My 19" HP monitor (model 1907, I think), has gone completely dead.

The local IT man has put in a new fuse which also blew when he tested it.

The replacement monitor he lent me works fine so it is the monitor at fault, not the computer. The IT man says he will try to fix it further but might have to send it back to Compaq. I am almost inclined to buy a new Samsung for $299 from DSE but the broken monitor is only 16 months old and I am reluctant to ditch it.

Any ideas what the problem could be? Is it worth whatever Compaq charges to get it fixed?

Thanks for any help.