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How to fix a Dell LCD monitor?

i have a 3-4 year old Dell LCD monitor for my PC and now it is not working. What happens is when i turn the monitor on it will work for about 2 - 3 seconds then go black. The power light stays on and stays green (green = on, yellow = standby)
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jasper | 3 years ago
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Gererally, if the monitor works sort of intermittently, or it comes on and turns off after a few seconds or minutes, you gotta replace the backlight or inverter, if that's the issue. It's not terribly hard to do, and the cost of the part depends on the make/model. You can search internet. I got parts from ScreenCountry http://www.screencountry.com were helpful.
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yagelski | 3 years ago
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The LCD pixels are "lit" from behind by fluorescent lamps.
http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2006/03/how_crt_and_lcd_monitors_work/vs14.jpg
It sounds as though the lamps are malfunctioning. Unfortunately, repair is likely to cost you nearly as much as a new monitor. Sounds like it's time to look for a deal on a new monitor.

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jasoncalacanis | 3 years ago Report

I'm going to agree here... very hard to fix and shipping for the monitor to and from a repair shop might be $30-50 each way.

Time to upgrade I fear.

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folkrockfan | 3 years ago Report

I agree. One suggestion re: finding a new monitor is to go to the electronics or computer store and ask them about open-box specials. One of my good friends and I went into an office-supply store and she walked out with a very-nice, flat-screen LCD for about 75 percent of the actual retail price. It did not come with a box, but the instruction manual was included, as was the cable, stand, and all other necessary components. She also got the standard warranty, despite not having the box.

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bucknerkirsten | 2 years, 4 months ago
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By using electronic test equipment, you will know certain errors from your electronic devices.

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alexsmartson | 2 years, 4 months ago
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Check if it is a screen issue. Connect an external monitor to your notebook via its video output port to verify that the notebook's other components still work. If it functions properly, you can easily replace the LCD screen for about $50-100 from any laptop screen distributors, like, Laptopscreen.com

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