My monitor arm staged a silent protest during finals week

I added a swing arm to hold my screen up and save space. It worked well for months without any fuss. Then while prepping a final project review, it started sinking inch by inch. I ended up balancing it on a textbook and a tin of mints to finish my work. Now I make a point to test all moving parts every Friday afternoon. That simple check has saved me from more awkward desk failures.

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luna_wells574d ago

Heard those monitor arm gas springs wear out faster than they claim. Your Friday check is smart, mine just gave out during a video call last month. Now I keep a stack of books handy too.

linda3684d ago

Hey @luna_wells57, I disagree that gas springs always wear out fast. My monitor arm has been solid for over three years without any special checks. Sometimes it's just about getting a well-made arm from the start.