Oh that sucks. Well I'll just have to get an even better one that is then. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by GrandDad
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Oh that sucks. Well I'll just have to get an even better one that is then. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by GrandDad
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Originally Posted by GrandDad
Not tonight, but I could probably help you out with it another day. You say it works sometimes right? When it doesn't work is it completely dead or do you get a power light but no video or what? Any clicking sounds when it's not working? Does it stop working after prolonged use or is it ok once it's turned on?
I used to work on monitors and the easiest ones to fix were always the ones that worked 'sometimes'. A picture of your monitor would help to explain what all screws you'll need to take out. Most are pretty simple to get apart, especially the ones without an HP or Compaq written on the front.
I thought you were joking around ,Quote:
Originally Posted by imaeditedbysowulo
ok , here it is ;
(as its sitting right now=PC-off , power switch on)
stand-by light barely seen ,
turn switch off=no click or static sound
turn on=noclick or static
unplug -plug back in=same
(normaly takes 2 to 3 trys of following)
start PC , wait a few seconds=nothing
turn power on PC off-then back on
start PC again
and retry until hear that click and it comes on
works fine
until next time wife goes to start it again
I should be able to take it apart if need be ,
as I've taken many things apart in my lifetime ,
cars-motorcycles-houses-PC's , you name and I've probably took it apart
(may not always get it back together :D )
and Thanks if your offering help
http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/cla...a/elecshok.gif
Careful when you go inside the monitor....https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif
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Originally Posted by GrandDad
No prob, fixing monitors will always have a soft spot in my heart since that was my first real job.
Serious question, does hitting the monitor help it to turn on quicker? As in giving it a good punch on the side of the case?
If a good jostle doesn't help it, chances are you have a failing capacitor.
If you set the monitor face down and are looking at the back of the circuit board, your faulty cap will be on the top left quadrant of the board. It should be fairly easy to spot. They should be completely flat across the top, if there is any bulge whatsoever, replace it.
For safety sake, don't grab the big red plug on the back of the tube. It won't shock you, but don't grab it anyhow. Every time I've been shocked by a circuit board it was because I put my hand somewhere on the bottom of the board without paying attention to how many different spots I was contacting with my fingers. Don't do that and you should be fine. Make sure you put the caps in the right way. If you put them in backwards they will explode quickly. On second thought don't worry about which way they go in. Not knowing what will happen when you hit the power switch is always more fun and exciting.
Here's what some obvious bad caps look like.
http://www.auroracomputer.ca/images/bad_cap.jpg
New 17" Monitor=$94.00 plus shipping
2 new capacitors+ soldering iron and solder=$18.00
Touching the wrong part of the moitor and shocking the sh(t out of the old Granddad heart=Amazing Grace and a shot at the Darwin Award
Granddad Wife
New 17" Monitor=$94.00 plus shipping
2 new capacitors+ soldering iron and solder=$18.00
Touching the wrong part of the moitor and shocking the sh(t out of the old Granddad heart=PRICELESS https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif
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Originally Posted by MobilePCPhysician
You're on a role tonight. I'm still laughing at that picture.
TV's are dangerous, monitors over overhyped. Besides you can't put a price on the satisfaction of fixing something that you think you know nothing about.
Besides I think he's crazy enough to try it. :cool:
Got the cover off , and hadn't noticed anything yet , but it needs some cleaning with the vac. and light brush if I can dig one up to see the rest .
to late now wife in bed and its 1:15am :sad:
it has a Samsung tube and mainboard says ;
66-0039-2100 REV.A
may hunt around about .
Thanks so far ! :thumbs:
and MPC , wouldn't be the first time got shocked , if 220 hasn't killed me don't reckon this will , might straighten something out tho :D
Tad more than 220... more like 5-7 kva.... Stay away from the HT line
some good pics here but none show you how to discharge the anode
Looks like the resolution is 852x480, you'd get to look at a quarter of one web page, but really really big.Quote:
Originally Posted by WebHead
I've never had to discharge the HV on a color monitor. Always grabbed the suction cup with the bare hands and pulled it out. Scary the first coupld hundred times.Quote:
Originally Posted by NooNoo
Monochrome monitors and tv's are a whole different story tho. Those should be discharged before you do any poking around inside. Just as a side note, if you get the crap shocked out of you by a tv's anode, that doesn't mean that it discharged thru you, and if you grab it a second time it will hurt just as bad as the first time.
yup :D
Ok then,.. how about this one? :eek2:Quote:
Originally Posted by WinDrivers
Resolution is only 1024 x 1024...Quote:
Originally Posted by WebHead
Ok then,.. here's my question. Let's say I want to *one up" the Driver guy with his 24" Sony. What can I purchase to accomplish that goal? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by RIOT