two seconds to black

noun

The situation where a computer monitor displays a correct screen image when first switched on, but then quickly blanks out, typically associated with capacitor problems.

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Meanings

nountwo seconds to black (uncountable)
  1. informaluncountablecomputingThe situation where a computer monitor displays a correct screen image when first switched on, but then quickly blanks out, typically associated with capacitor problems.
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