I have a KDS XF-9b monitor (19") that is about 14 months old. Recently it
started having a problem that I will try and describe. After it has been on
for a while (less time required lately) the screen will almost blank out for
a millisecond or two, then it comes back to normal. This is usually
preceeded by an electrical snap. Now I am also getting a series of snaps
when the monitor first comes on or out of standby mode.

I have tried degausing and I have also removed the cover and blasted away
all the dust I could. No change in the symptoms.

I'm no electronics tech, so I gues I am hoping for a possible "dummies" fix.
I hate to go shopping for a new monitor when this one is only a little over
a year old.

Your help is appreciated!