|
Viewsonic monitor blinking
|
|
|
jools1976
Newbie
|
18. April 2008 @ 17:33 |
Link to this message
|
I have a Viewsonic VX924 monitor that has died. The screen is black, but around every 5 second it'll pulse the input image for about 1/4 second. The green power light on the front flashing all the while. I did a little research and was informed that it is a power supply problem, specifically with the electrolytic capacitors. Upon examination I noticed that 3 out of 6 elec. caps on the board were bulged out. I replaced all three but it is still doing the same thing. Has anyone ever come across a problem like this?
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
AfterDawn Addict
4 product reviews
|
18. April 2008 @ 18:49 |
Link to this message
|
|
If three capacitors went, the circuitry of the monitor may have been damaged, you're best of having it replaced. Is it still covered by Viewsonic's 3 year on-site warranty?
|
|
jools1976
Newbie
|
18. April 2008 @ 19:49 |
Link to this message
|
Not sure... the monitor was a freebie cause it wasn't working. It's definately the power card though. I checked the voltage O/P and it pulsates between 12V (expected voltage) and 4V. This explains the monitor blinking on and off. I can order a new power card from Viewsonic for $31.00 but if something else went with it it would be a waste. Not sure what I'm gonna do. You know anywhere I can get cheap used replacement parts for stuff like this?
|
AfterDawn Addict
4 product reviews
|
18. April 2008 @ 19:53 |
Link to this message
|
I've never really looked into it to be honest, I just had my Viewsonic replaced when it went bad. Haven't had an issue with my 30" Dell yet (touches wood) but if I did it would certainly go for warranty, I wouldn't risk taking it apart myself.
|
|
jools1976
Newbie
|
21. April 2008 @ 10:10 |
Link to this message
|
|
It's past warranty anyway... any idea where I could get schematics?
|
AfterDawn Addict
4 product reviews
|
21. April 2008 @ 10:18 |
Link to this message
|
|
|
jools1976
Newbie
|
22. April 2008 @ 21:25 |
Link to this message
|
I know... It's ridiculous. I can't even find anywhere to get spare parts from. Viewsonic keeps it pretty tight.
|
AfterDawn Addict
4 product reviews
|
22. April 2008 @ 21:27 |
Link to this message
|
|
Unfortunately this is where they get you, beyond warranty, it's time to shell out for a new product. I've got to try and replace a graphics card that's only 3 months old at the moment, that didn't even have any warranty (which I believe is illegal in the UK)...
|
|
jools1976
Newbie
|
24. April 2008 @ 12:44 |
Link to this message
|
|
Well... I've launched a few posts asking around for some schematics, so we'll see how that plays out.
|
|
Locke_210
Newbie
|
3. August 2008 @ 20:46 |
Link to this message
|
|
jools1976,
Did you ever manage to fix this problem? Or did you end up scrapping the Moniter?
I am in a similar situation. The power flashes on and off, displaying the screen for about 1/4 of a sec. I have no way of knowing whether or not (or which) capacitor may be the problem.
Any information on how you solved your problem would be greatly appreciated.
-Locke
|
|
jaafar1
Newbie
|
16. November 2008 @ 13:56 |
Link to this message
|
I am in same boat here V
My viewsonic VX 924 is 3years and 3 months old...just outside warranty
blinking green LED on start....monitor blinking on and off and need to leave it for more than one hour then it stop blinking.
Video cards, software, drivers all fine. Refresh at 60.
I think its the monitor it self
|
|
jaafar1
Newbie
|
17. November 2008 @ 05:47 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by jaafar1:
I am in same boat here V
My viewsonic VX 924 is 3years and 3 months old...just outside warranty
blinking green LED on start....monitor blinking on and off and need to leave it for more than one hour then it stop blinking.
Video cards, software, drivers all fine. Refresh at 60.
I think its the monitor it self
|
AfterDawn Addict
4 product reviews
|
17. November 2008 @ 10:45 |
Link to this message
|
|
Yes, you should have it repaired or buy a new one.
|
|
jaafar1
Newbie
|
17. November 2008 @ 17:34 |
Link to this message
|
thinking of buying the:
22" Iiyama ProLite E2207WS-1, 2ms Widescreen Digital & Multi Media TFT Display. £133 worth.
Any views? giving up on Viewsonic
Many thanks
|
AfterDawn Addict
4 product reviews
|
17. November 2008 @ 19:28 |
Link to this message
|
|
Iiyama monitors are usually pretty good.
|
|
jaafar1
Newbie
|
18. November 2008 @ 08:59 |
Link to this message
|
so many are having the same problem with Viewsonic VX 924
will not buy another viewsonic
|
|
rulisky
Senior Member
|
18. November 2008 @ 09:16 |
Link to this message
|
I had a Viewsonic monitor, can't remember the model number though. It just would not work on my system one day. Could hear the computer start with sound and all. Tried it on my wife's system with no joy. Only a blank screen both ways.
Took the bloody thing into the repair shop and it worked perfectly for the repair guy!!
Unless you can fix the thing yourself - it's probably cheaper (and far less stressful) to just buy a new monitor.
That's what I did, my new Samsung wide screen is just fine.
|
|
jaafar1
Newbie
|
18. November 2008 @ 12:17 |
Link to this message
|
what model Samsung are yuy using? its one of my options....a bit pricier than iiyama ones
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
rulisky
Senior Member
|
18. November 2008 @ 13:41 |
Link to this message
|
|
|
