Author Topic: Need help diagnosing problem with LCD computer monitor (Read 1298 times)

TxGlenn · « **on:** February 13, 2009, 08:26:16 am »

I have a Dell LCD computer monitor (e171fps ...I think?) that takes over 10 minutes to "power up" and display an image after I turn on power to the CPU. I can see it flickering between two shades of near-black before the display turns on. The same thing happens when it comes out of hibernation. However, it seems it doesn't take as long if it hasn't been in hibernation long or if I restart the computer...kind of like it needs to be "warm" before it will display an image.

Can anyone tell me what the problem is?

northerngames · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:12:40 pm »

Dude you got a dell!!

qrz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:55:22 pm »

problem most likely caused by fault 'lytic caps in the smps.

look for domed caps/evidence of leakage, etc...

qrz

MadGamer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:55:07 am »

Don't buy caps from radioshack get them from mouser.


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Author Topic: Need help diagnosing problem with LCD computer monitor (Read 1298 times)

TxGlenn

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