Can a particular monitor(-type) get damaged when it gets rotated while it's powered on?
(like a screen-holder such as this allows)
Can a particular monitor(-type) get damaged when it gets rotated while it's powered on?
(like a screen-holder such as this allows)
Any movement can cause damage especially if it is often and especially with older monitors.
However, in most cases, it will be safe to rotate the monitor. I would not anticipate any problems.
There are generally no moving parts in a monitor that you need to worry about.. Many actually come with built in rotating stands and if connected by DVI will tell the computer to change the orientation of the screen automatically.
LCD monitors can be safely rotated while on with no problems. I've used one rotated as part of an arcade cabinet for a few years now with no issues, many users at my old place of business also used rotated monitors at the time, and they weren't even gentle with them in the least.