My LCD monitor fell !

[AwesomeAlbert]

My computer lcd monitor fell off the desk. It turns on but after a few seconds it goes black.  I can still kinda see some stuff on the screen, its just not lit. Can anyone help me with what i can do to fix it? its a 15 inch, im better off buying a new one?

Thanks in advance

[shorthair]

And it can't get up?!

Yeah, go buy a big kids one.

[SavannahLion]

A long time ago, my monitor went black. Totally pitch black, couldn't see ---Cleveland steamer---. I was kind of depressed since it was my favorite monitor.

What was weird was the control interface was still visible, so I couldn't work out what the problem was. I was getting ready to toss it when I decided to fiddle with the controls, it was then I noticed the brightness and contrast were set all the way down to zero.

I reset them back to their defaults. Turns out my cat really likes sleeping around my PC, especially my monitor. Her fat ass would push the control buttons and tweak my settings. I almost threw out a $500 monitor because of that. 

Check your settings, make sure they're all correct.

Since the LCD lights up then goes dim, there might be a loose connection somewhere inside. Check the bulb while you're at it.

That's all I have. Like a  , I gave two of my LCD's away and the rest have shattered bulbs or are really poor resolutions. I've got one functioning flatscreen right now. Oh well. 

[AwesomeAlbert]

Opened it up (never opened up an LCD before) not much to see inside  . two small circuit boards, and a whole bunch of thin sheets of plastic, a Fresnel lens. two bulbs, one on top one on the bottom, well one of the bulb is shattered.  You think i can find the bulb somewhere? look for a non working screen on eBay?

[leapinlew]

I would at least attempt to fix it. As long as it's cheap.

[richms]

generally any thats the same length and diameter will work ok, so see if you can find a same size screen that someones chucking out because the panel has lines or something on it.

[BobA]

Link to LCD backlight repair DIY  LINK

[SavannahLion]

Link to LCD backlight repair DIY  LINK

Holy smokes! That leads to a link that has tubes for 5" screens! I thought I was never going to get my portable NES backlight fixed. Why the hell couldn't I find them before? 

[padstack]

I would at least attempt to fix it. As long as it's cheap.

If you can't get it fixed, let me know.  I've been looking for a 15" w/ a broken backlight for an attempt @ a projector project.

LMK.

(sorry to be a vulture)

[AwesomeAlbert]

im gonna see if i order the bulbs, thanks.

[BobA]

Short inst page on site that sells various lamps and supplies. If you follow the pages there are even inst for specific brands and models of laptops and monitors.

Link