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Title: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: AwesomeAlbert on April 16, 2007, 11:29:26 pm

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

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: shorthair on April 17, 2007, 01:30:05 am

And it can't get up?!

Yeah, go buy a big kids one.

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: SavannahLion on April 17, 2007, 02:53:56 am

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.  :banghead:

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  :censored:, 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.  :dunno

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: AwesomeAlbert on April 17, 2007, 11:31:12 pm

Opened it up (never opened up an LCD before) not much to see inside  :o . 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?

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: leapinlew on April 17, 2007, 11:47:56 pm

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

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: richms on April 18, 2007, 12:59:25 am

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.

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: BobA on April 18, 2007, 02:28:10 am

Link to LCD backlight repair DIY  LINK (http://inventgeek.com/Projects/shorts/lcdfix.aspx)

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: SavannahLion on April 18, 2007, 02:34:58 am

Quote from: BobA on April 18, 2007, 02:28:10 am

Link to LCD backlight repair DIY  LINK (http://inventgeek.com/Projects/shorts/lcdfix.aspx)

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?  :banghead:

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: padstack on April 18, 2007, 10:57:34 pm

Quote from: leapinlew on April 17, 2007, 11:47:56 pm

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)

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: AwesomeAlbert on April 19, 2007, 01:05:12 am

im gonna see if i order the bulbs, thanks.

Title: Re: My LCD monitor fell !
Post by: BobA on April 21, 2007, 03:55:07 pm

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 (http://www.lcdpart.com/doc/ccflinstallation.html)