i have about 6 lcd monitors...some with bad circuit board with no visible bad capacitor... some with broken lcd...but they are different sizes so i cant swap the screen.... but im happy already with the ones in was able to fix...1pc 24", 1 pc 22", 2 pcs 19"...all from garbage :D
Thanks for the informative video. This helped me out a lot. I've always been aware of this kind of operation, but have only recently had the opportunity to try it now. I was given a busted Dell LCD to fix and all this info came in handy as I've never soldered/desoldered capacitors before.
it works for me. I was thinking about capacitor and then i search ur post and solve my problem. I get Capacitor from my Dead Computer mother board :D so i solve my problem free :D I use 16V 15000U. before it was 16V 10000U. now its working very good. Thanks and sorry for bad English :)
guess something else has gone rather then the capacitor i think its the transformer and i had another but it was ic chip that went bad and i cant find replacements for either so just gonna use the lcd screens for something else
My brother got a computer a few months ago but didn't get it set up until recently, it was working fine for about a week then the monitor started showing the no input screen when he would turn it on. It's some kind of Hp monitor, not sure what model. Does anyone out there know what the problem might be. He hasn't even had the computer a year yet
Sadly my P5q motherboards southbridge does not power on because of one bulging capacitor, which happens to be in the same place as the last motherboard lol.
I have a IMB Point of Sale 15" touch screen with a bad video board. When I turn it on I get a royal blue haze over the entire screen. Also the image of the screen is shifted 2 to 3 inches to the right. Any clue if a bad Cap could be the culprit?
I'm familiar with different pc repair, but never messed with soldering and actually fixing malfunctioning hardware. My problem is similar to BSEmadcow's, are these "caps" the dented up part? I opened it up and it looked very similar to your dented up capacitors.
I have a samsung 930B monitor....It has the flashing power on light with a black screen...It will come on but takes a while....After watching this vid I took a look at the power supply caps and found 1 bad cap with the bulge out of 6 in the P/S.....Just waiting on parts to show up and see if it is a good fix....Another type of evidence can be a brown or clear fluid at the base of the cap and it will stink when being de-soldered...
I just had the exact same problem with a 15" compaq. I replaced the 1000uF /16v with a 1200uF / 16V from an old motherboard. The capacitors used in this part of the monitor are smoothing capacitors so it doesn't really matter if you use a larger uF value. With smoothing capacitors larger values are better... up to a point.
My monitor stays on for about 2-3 seconds then shuts back off. I just keep turning it on and it turns off and after about 7-10 times it will stay on lol...and btw the screen flashes madly and each time i turn it back on it flashes less rapid and finally it stops flashing and works... It only does this if its off for at least 4-5 hours.
@alecjahn great video, any pointers on a good place to buy these capacitors online? ill be trying to repair my 19" widescreen that died about an hour ago.
I replaced 5 caps on my monitor that died yesterday, and I just heard a pop from inside after having it on for 5 minutes,..it's still working fine, so far.. but why would one pop so soon after I replaced them? made sure they were the correct ones I replaced.
I have an old LCD that won't turn on instantly and it takes a hour or so to warm up. During this 'warm-up' period the power LED flashes off and on and there's a static sort of sound which disappears when it's up and running . In your opinion, do you think the capacitors could be what's wrong with mine?
my capacitor looks flat but has black ink like marking on it. do you think these capacitors are blown or do you think it came that way from the factory.
@mooserak I've seen them with marker on the top. If you have some rubbing alcohol, see if it will come off easily, in which case I would assume it is simply permanent ink from the factory.
Thanks for the tips. I stumbles across this vid. I have an old Gateway computer that works sometimes and it has 2 blown caps that I can see. This could be the problem. I shall try to replace them when I have time.
Maybe can show how to solder the bad piece off and the good ones back on. I see the ling prongs on the new parts but have no idea how to get them soldered on...
One question, is that white gunk on the capacitors cooling gel or some other stuff i should worry about? N i had the exact same problem, this vid helped out a lot!
-IF- these are part of a switching power supply (as evidenced by nearby inductors) - you need low-ESR type caps. Just going to a higher temperature grade and not the right type of cap - you will be doing this again in the future. Radio Shack does NOT sell low-ESR type caps.
The only downside to going higher voltage is that higher voltage caps will be physically larger and might not fit. Oh, and higher voltage caps will cost more.
You can find 2 types of caps: 85 and 105 degree. Err on the side of caution and get the high temp. You are pretty safe upping the voltage, it makes the cap brawnier for the circuit and may last a lot longer.
i just got three acer 17" monitors for free from work since they had stopped working. just finished putting one back together.... spotted the bad capacitors on the power supply immediately. all 3 turn on about ~10seconds and then cut off. soon ill try the fix and report back. thanks man! and lol at people bitching. its FREE info...
thank you so much mate, my LCD ViewSonic is giving me high noise on startup + stripes and spots and all sort of things, and i was afraid that its time to go for repair service (warranty ran out), and eventually being ripped off for extra cash. But u have given me hope, young padavan! I've never been too much into salvaging, but now i have much more experience in that. You made my day, thanks
Thanks a lot. Just repaired my 13.3 inch Dell monitor by using your tips. Spotted the bad capacitor right away. Thanks for saving me a lot of time and money.
i did fixed my monitor by replacing the two capacitors in power supply...and i got my new capacitors in my old power supply unit from my cpu....now it works like a new one...thanks man!!!!i saved 30,000 yen...
@alecrepliestothings (Google Translate) Yes you good fellows that repair. And that to us say that in the west somebody isn't engaged in it what easier to buy new, and experts in repair not to find. I am engaged in repair of electronic technics. Monitors and TVs are my professional work.
very good. i liked this video. had some good information. My samsung 40" LCD tv went bad and would keep restarting over and over again. i took it apart and sure enough the capacitors were the problem. i fixed it myself and saved a 2000 dollar tv !
Yes, I also fixed a monitor with two blown caps, but in most cases, the CCFL tubes are bad and that's a very expensive thing to replace, not to mention hard to find.
usually, if theirs lines or lcd distortion, the screen is damaged, either the leads or the transisters inside the screen itself (the latter case means the screens unusable).
Be aware of the High Voltages (round about 300Volts on 230Volts AC) of the big capacitors (they often have a big one the primary side of the power supply). Check the Voltages with a Multimeter. If they are loaded (they will if the device has been plugged in some time a ago) you need to shorten them before you keep on working on it. the new capacitor must have a least the Same Voltage-Reading a the old one and they have to be "Low ESL"-Type!!! Good luck!
That's not a 'U' that's Mu. Also, the voltage is the maximum voltage the capacitor can handle. A capacitor will charge to whatever voltage it is charged at, accepting up to the maximum. If you have a 16V and you swap for a 50V it doesn't matter as long as the capacitance is correct. it'll be a waste of money and space, but you could do it.
should i discharge all the capacitors on the board? (even the ones i'm not removing)
and what about those rectangular things that have like a clear window on them (and red wire inside) and it says caution high voltage. what should i do exactly... right before desoldering the bad caps?
oh, and there is a big fat one that says 450v 150uf. is that going to be a problem to deal with? (it's not dead, just scared to get shocked if it isn't discharged)
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Thanks for the video... As far the camera I think if you give us a couple examples on where to read the voltage/uf on each capacitor don't have to angle it to show us all of them. Maybe you can attempt a stationary cam pov and you angle the stuff your working on to create the shots. On the plus side it was clear what needed to be done. On a side not, my LCD screen got hit and turned all white, i'm sure it's internal, any ideas on what could have happened there, and if it's fixable?
Thanks for the video... As far the camera I think if you give us a couple examples on where to read the voltage/uf on each capacitor don't have to angle it to show us all of them. Maybe you can attempt a stationary cam pov and you angle the stuff your working on to create the shots. On the plus side it was clear what needed to be done. On a side not, my LCD screen got hit and turned all white, i'm sure it's internal, any ideas on what could have happened there, and if it's fixable?
Thanks for the video... As far the camera I think if you give us a couple examples on where to read the voltage/uf on each capacitor don't have to angle it to show us all of them. Maybe you can attempt a stationary cam pov and you angle the stuff your working on to create the shots. On the plus side it was clear what needed to be done. On a side not, my LCD screen got hit and turned all white, i'm sure it's internal, any ideas on what could have happened there, and if it's fixable?
dude has a wonderful look at things , very simplified and should make more videos like this ... i just picked up a 19 in soyo in the trash pile for trash pick up , hesitated , but said wat the hell ... came across this bit ... and i gotta tell ya im inspired to fix it .... awsome job guy keep pumping em out and look forward to other videos , thx
Dude, forget anyone who said this video is too long or too much talking. This has been one of the most helpful vids on Youtube that i've found. Thanks man!
I've got a Acer x223w monitor which the backlight shuts off after a second.
did a little research on forums, and found people with similer problems and they suggest it's faulty capacitors so i'm taking mine apart today to find out.
@TheWillSmithy If your back light is going out on your Monitor. It is the inverter board. You may also wanna test the transformers for the Inverter board as well. as those can be faulty. Just Search "Testing Transfomers" You will find a video about testing them on inverter boards
@bangulo2012 i bought a new one but found it was actually the lamps.. bad soldering caused the top ones to spark, short out ma screen, blow the lamps while melting everything in the area a bit each time.. :/
@TheWillSmithy Oh wow. Thats odd. ive never seen this happen. Ive done about 30 repairs in lcd and haven't seen this type of problem thanks for replying
Great video mate! I can handle the jerky cam (my mum can't she gets sick - can't watch stuff like fight scenes in Bourne Identity hehe).... I have this Packard Bell PT500 but the caps look fine (it doesn't switch on at all), no bulbing of them on the powerboard nor those little ones on the video board. no broken connectons, discolouring on those ballooons... Wait, it's been unplugged for ages and I just got a spark checking if wires were intact under a yellow box. Left over charge no doubt.Help?
Good Video =) Thanks. Going to try to fix my Acer AL2002w after work today and I'll let ya know if it worked or not. On mine, my picture would come up for a second and then go to a blank screen. So I hope this will fix it.
You can pick up all of the capacitors in one place at lcdalternatives(dot)auctivacommerce(dot)com// . They have them for about all of the lcd monitors.
@NobbyKNobbs Just about any electronics shop. Don't know where you live so I can't name any places... in Australia the quickest (But probably most expensive) route is a retail store like DSE or Jaycar.
I recently pulled apart my monitor after it went dead and i was completely disorganized in doing so, now i have shit everywhere! .. A bit of patience i should have it altogether ;)
Had the same problem with my PC Motherboard about 2 years ago. Random crashes, and my fans stopped. The problem was my previous power supply. The 12V went faulty and popped a cap (Black can) on my MB. Replaced the cap with a higher temp (purple can), same value/voltage from a spare power supply I had. Replaced power supply with a better make/higher power type. Havent had a problem since!! Thanks for uploading. Very nice find for the price! Jammy bugger !!
Hey good video..i got a sexy looking silver LCD monitor from a car boot sale under $10..got it home and it did not work except for the green ON dot..so i put it in the bin..now i am Thinking was it a capacitor?
hello i was wondering if you could help me. when there is no vga wire connected to it the green light goes on and it says no signal. so am sure that normal as their is no interface wire connected to it.but the problem is when i connect the vga its start going on and off repeatedly about a sec interval.Am hoping you might have the knowledge and experience to understand this problem so i myself could do a DIY repair.
@dingo27mobile i have opened the casing and the capacitors have some sticky stuff coming out of them and they are also bulged up so am guessing thats the problem
@dingo27mobile am not so sure because the monitor is going on and off repeatedly until i disconnect it from my laptop or tower.
so my theory is that because the capacitors are leaking the monitor can only handle its own power. when there is power from an input the laptop that is it starts bleanking.
However, some boards may have different markings, including those indicating polarity so observe carefully.
If the old cap has not been removed yet, make note of the exact orientation of the old cap in the board and make sure the new cap is oriented in exactly the same way.
And, when soldering, be careful not to cross solder the joints.
On polarized electrolytic caps, you may notice a line or stripe that is in visual contrast of the rest of the casing that goes the length of the cap and is lined up with the leads. That line indicates the negative side.
On the board, there should be a marking, like a small dot or a small mark next to one of the two holes where the old cap was. That is the negative, and that's where the negative lead of the cap is supposed to go while the positive goes into the other hole.
'i just came home from the electro shop the guy working there said that there is no 2700 uF capasitor'
Actually, there are 2700 microfarad capacitors. But 2700 is an unusual rating that isn't typically stocked in most shops, so you'd have to order it from an electronics parts supplier.
But, you can use a 3300 in lieu of a 2700 and it'll work safely and reliably so long as it will physically fit and so long as the voltage rating is at least the same or even a few volts higher of the old cap.
You might be able to go slightly higher or slightly lower or you may have to stick exactly with the rated value; this depends on the capacitor and the circuit it's used in.
For instance, a 2200 microfarad may be used for condensing and you might be able to get away with using a cap slightly higher or lower in value.
A 1 microfarad may be used for coupling and it's very important to use a correctly rated replacement in that application.
Swollen and leaking electrolytics are due to cheap knock off Chinese caps not having the proper stabilizer (aka preservative) in them and the dielectric between the plates (foils) dries out, bubbles, expands and other things and causes the tops to swell then eventually split and leak "bird shit"" out the top. They last just long enough most times to get past the warranty and while it used to be mostly Dell I'm seeing it in all Chinese electronics now.
Ideally the voltage the same as you implied but you can go higher, try to stay close to the voltage rating of the old one, never go lower (dont replace a 16V cap with a 10V cap). uF 2200 is the same as 2200 uF, just depends on how it's marked. There are F, uF and pF markings on caps. The type you have on the board are radial, the ones with a lead out each end are axial. I usually shoot for caps made by Sanyo, never had a failure with them. Wonderful how the Chinese have ruined products with junk
@alecjahn The stuff that is swelling and leaking is a result of China making ou electronics now. No preservative in the dielectric causes failure at about 1-3 yrs. Hard to tell origin of the caps though you have to just get what you can and cross your fingers. Radio Shack is ridiculous on pricing - about $1.29 each for a 470uF 35V radial - if they have any in stock since the 1000uF and 470uF ones are seemingly the worst to fail. RS only sells 35V caps.
Please help if you know what to do ?. I have a 12 v dc to 120v AC invertor, it is not working because output read only 84V AC. I look at all capacitors are good, What is the next thing to do ?. Thanks
hi i need u help (XD) jajajaja my monitor is not working properly , i hope u can tell me what's rong with it i getting fuzy image i hoppe u can tellme what to buy to fix it thnkz
after $8 for a bag of 10 capacitors shipped from eBay and 30 minutes of time, My once flickering-screen Dell monitor is working like new again. thanks for the helpful video.
on my pcb, it doesn't show which is positive or negative. Since this is my first project, I want to be very careful. I know which is which on the capacitor, but wanna know if I am installing right. In the circle where I removed the bad capacitors is a black side of the circle, and a yellow side(the color of the pcb side). Which side is + or -? And should I go + to + - to -?
Good video, but in this kind of case it's best to replace all the capacitors instead of just the bulging ones (except for the large primary filter cap) Because the rest will be in almost as bad condition, even if they aren't showing it. Also I notice yours are branded "Elite" which are known to be pretty cheap quality. That brings up another thing, you should avoid cheap capacitors from RS, as they are probably just as bad quality as the ones you already took out. You usually need Low ESR ones
@Tda7000 When I say all, I mean only all those on the PSU board. If you have an ESR meter and measured that 5th capacitor next to the other 4 bulging ones, you would probably find the ESR was way too high.
For replacements, it's best to look up the datasheet for the original capacitor, and then find a replacement that matches it, especially for ripple handling ability and ESR.
You should go for higher quality like Panasonic, Rubycon etc. You can buy these from Digikey, Mouser, Farnell etc
Thanks for the tips. I'm not too concerned with my own junk, if another fails then I just have an excuse to have fun replacing it. :D
But yeah, I just went for the quick fix and nabbed what I could find locally.
When I did a big Samsung CRT a few months ago, I spent the time to order from Digikey and paid closer attention and got what I presumed to be the exact part. Worked like a champ, and my parents love their new TV.
I have two busted monitors and I suspect that their capacitors are blown, BUT i'm struggling to open the back panels. both seem to have this rectangular key hole. One monitor even has a symbol of a lock near the hole. Do I need to get some sort of key to open these monitors?
The key hole is actually for attaching a locked cable to the monitor, which can then be attached to a table so noone steals it. :D If you ever find yourself in a large public computer place, like a library maybe or a school or something, they might have cables/locks on their monitors and computers.
Anyways, displays usually have some silly plastic clips around the edge. You may have to get a screwdriver out and start CAREFULLY prying at the seams. Be careful and find the way the clip goes
@alecjahn Dude, I just bought a 19" LG lcd for 50 bucks on ebay and I'm gona try and fix it. First timer here so wish me luck! Oh, and thanks for this awesome vid, it will sure help a ton!
@alecjahn Oh, and I forgot to ask something. What the heck is that "white stuff" on some of the capacitors? Will I have to put that stuff on the new capacitors?
@alecjahn Bro! thank you soo much! I just fixed my first LG 19" monitor, it had 3 blown capacitors XD. I bought two more from ebay as well. Heck this is fun!
i just picked up at 22inch monitor that someone was throwing out, found 6 caps that are bad and I'm hoping to have it working by the end of the week. ^.^
definately got it working!!! I'll do a video later, but i got 6 capacitors for $1.87 and now I've got a duel monitor desktop! (Saved me $300 because I was about to buy a new samsung)
I just repaired a couple of Westinghouse 17" LCD displays. Both of them would work for 2-3 minutes and then the panel would fade to white (Loss of input from the video circuit. LCD panels "relax" open.) So on the power board, there were two 220uF 25V caps that had failed in each unit. Radio Shack carries 220uF 35V caps. $2.50 per monitor, replaced the bad caps and they both are working fine now.
Hey ngtflyer, I have a 22" Westinghouse monitor that just recently started turning white when I shut my computer down or it goes into standby. Could this be the issue. And if so, did you make a video of how you replaced the capacitors. It's 3 yr old and Im a big gamer. I don't want to lose this monitor right now. I'd appreciate any input. Thanks
I imagine your monitor has the same issue as described here and in my comment. If you are comfortable working on such things, and you're good with desoldering/soldering to a board, open your monitor and look at the power board. Look for capacitors that have bulged and/or leaked. Replace with exact same uF values. Higher voltage ratings are OK if you can't find exact replacements. I suspect you've got the same issue.
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Possible class action lawsuit regarding ViewSonic LCD monitor problems. The law firm is Abington Cole.
CP9skeet 1 day ago
i have about 6 lcd monitors...some with bad circuit board with no visible bad capacitor... some with broken lcd...but they are different sizes so i cant swap the screen.... but im happy already with the ones in was able to fix...1pc 24", 1 pc 22", 2 pcs 19"...all from garbage :D
EvendimataE 1 week ago
Thanks for the informative video. This helped me out a lot. I've always been aware of this kind of operation, but have only recently had the opportunity to try it now. I was given a busted Dell LCD to fix and all this info came in handy as I've never soldered/desoldered capacitors before.
sec713 2 weeks ago
Why when i heat mine up w/ hair dryer it works w/in a 1-2 mins.???
cookiemonster31377 1 month ago
it works for me. I was thinking about capacitor and then i search ur post and solve my problem. I get Capacitor from my Dead Computer mother board :D so i solve my problem free :D I use 16V 15000U. before it was 16V 10000U. now its working very good. Thanks and sorry for bad English :)
meetumair00 1 month ago
guess something else has gone rather then the capacitor i think its the transformer and i had another but it was ic chip that went bad and i cant find replacements for either so just gonna use the lcd screens for something else
kinstar 2 months ago
My brother got a computer a few months ago but didn't get it set up until recently, it was working fine for about a week then the monitor started showing the no input screen when he would turn it on. It's some kind of Hp monitor, not sure what model. Does anyone out there know what the problem might be. He hasn't even had the computer a year yet
HarlanKristofferson1 2 months ago
Sadly my P5q motherboards southbridge does not power on because of one bulging capacitor, which happens to be in the same place as the last motherboard lol.
GhostXoP 3 months ago
I have a IMB Point of Sale 15" touch screen with a bad video board. When I turn it on I get a royal blue haze over the entire screen. Also the image of the screen is shifted 2 to 3 inches to the right. Any clue if a bad Cap could be the culprit?
aoshima6566 4 months ago
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Nvm, I learned that "caps" is short for capacitors.
naRevolution 4 months ago
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naRevolution 4 months ago
I'm familiar with different pc repair, but never messed with soldering and actually fixing malfunctioning hardware. My problem is similar to BSEmadcow's, are these "caps" the dented up part? I opened it up and it looked very similar to your dented up capacitors.
naRevolution 4 months ago
I have a samsung 930B monitor....It has the flashing power on light with a black screen...It will come on but takes a while....After watching this vid I took a look at the power supply caps and found 1 bad cap with the bulge out of 6 in the P/S.....Just waiting on parts to show up and see if it is a good fix....Another type of evidence can be a brown or clear fluid at the base of the cap and it will stink when being de-soldered...
avionicswirenut 5 months ago
Popped capacitors Like popcorn? :p
ultragaming1993 5 months ago
I just had the exact same problem with a 15" compaq. I replaced the 1000uF /16v with a 1200uF / 16V from an old motherboard. The capacitors used in this part of the monitor are smoothing capacitors so it doesn't really matter if you use a larger uF value. With smoothing capacitors larger values are better... up to a point.
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stvensonnathanael 6 months ago
My monitor stays on for about 2-3 seconds then shuts back off. I just keep turning it on and it turns off and after about 7-10 times it will stay on lol...and btw the screen flashes madly and each time i turn it back on it flashes less rapid and finally it stops flashing and works... It only does this if its off for at least 4-5 hours.
SynikaI 6 months ago
great video
electronicsdevice 6 months ago
JUST FIX THE CAPS REPLACE THEM TO MUCH CRAP TALKING
TheRossd8981 6 months ago
@TheRossd8981 Says the guy who's only video favorited is fixing his PS3 crappily and using a heat gun for like 5 straight minutes.
alecjahn 6 months ago 9
@alecjahn great video, any pointers on a good place to buy these capacitors online? ill be trying to repair my 19" widescreen that died about an hour ago.
HopeForBipolar 5 months ago
@TheRossd8981 man you're hilarious, but please no trolling.
superniokas 6 months ago
I replaced 5 caps on my monitor that died yesterday, and I just heard a pop from inside after having it on for 5 minutes,..it's still working fine, so far.. but why would one pop so soon after I replaced them? made sure they were the correct ones I replaced.
relativityparadox 7 months ago
i just wanted to say that for geting parts i like digikey 11cents to 50
for caps it some case's
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22donkeyman 8 months ago
I have an old LCD that won't turn on instantly and it takes a hour or so to warm up. During this 'warm-up' period the power LED flashes off and on and there's a static sort of sound which disappears when it's up and running . In your opinion, do you think the capacitors could be what's wrong with mine?
BSEmadcow 8 months ago 3
@BSEmadcow I think there's a big chance it is just the caps. You've got a classic symptom.
alecjahn 8 months ago
@alecjahn Thanks for your reply! I suppose I'll open it up and have a look. :-)
BSEmadcow 8 months ago
@BSEmadcow That's exactly how it is for me. Did you already replace the caps? Where did you get them? Coz I'm looking to do the same...
And thanks OP, you help a lot. Peace
superniokas 6 months ago
my capacitor looks flat but has black ink like marking on it. do you think these capacitors are blown or do you think it came that way from the factory.
mooserak 9 months ago
@mooserak I've seen them with marker on the top. If you have some rubbing alcohol, see if it will come off easily, in which case I would assume it is simply permanent ink from the factory.
alecjahn 9 months ago
Thanks for the tips. I stumbles across this vid. I have an old Gateway computer that works sometimes and it has 2 blown caps that I can see. This could be the problem. I shall try to replace them when I have time.
danNMx 9 months ago
What is sodder?
puterzhome 9 months ago
Sorry....long prongs not ling prongs. Keep up the vids and sorry you missed out on the item you went to originally purchase. Peace
philjackson442 9 months ago
Maybe can show how to solder the bad piece off and the good ones back on. I see the ling prongs on the new parts but have no idea how to get them soldered on...
philjackson442 9 months ago
One question, is that white gunk on the capacitors cooling gel or some other stuff i should worry about? N i had the exact same problem, this vid helped out a lot!
Manilla3150 9 months ago
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great video! gave me some in site of what might be wrong with my free lcd dell that I got from work. Thanks a lot man!
andrew31688 9 months ago
great video! gave me some in site of what might be wrong with my free lcd dell that I got from work. Thanks a lot man!
andrew31688 9 months ago
There are far more than two types of caps.
-IF- these are part of a switching power supply (as evidenced by nearby inductors) - you need low-ESR type caps. Just going to a higher temperature grade and not the right type of cap - you will be doing this again in the future. Radio Shack does NOT sell low-ESR type caps.
The only downside to going higher voltage is that higher voltage caps will be physically larger and might not fit. Oh, and higher voltage caps will cost more.
GPE001 9 months ago
You can find 2 types of caps: 85 and 105 degree. Err on the side of caution and get the high temp. You are pretty safe upping the voltage, it makes the cap brawnier for the circuit and may last a lot longer.
Miketar2424 9 months ago
did you fix it?
llaaddyy505 9 months ago
this helped loads!!!
hitthedeckstudios 10 months ago
i just got three acer 17" monitors for free from work since they had stopped working. just finished putting one back together.... spotted the bad capacitors on the power supply immediately. all 3 turn on about ~10seconds and then cut off. soon ill try the fix and report back. thanks man! and lol at people bitching. its FREE info...
mindexplorer01 10 months ago
that used to be my monitor
SnakierGrizzly 10 months ago
thank you so much mate, my LCD ViewSonic is giving me high noise on startup + stripes and spots and all sort of things, and i was afraid that its time to go for repair service (warranty ran out), and eventually being ripped off for extra cash. But u have given me hope, young padavan! I've never been too much into salvaging, but now i have much more experience in that. You made my day, thanks
psyxerr 11 months ago
Thanks for this will try and resuscitate my 206BW tomorrow :)
CivilNL 1 year ago
Thanks a lot. Just repaired my 13.3 inch Dell monitor by using your tips. Spotted the bad capacitor right away. Thanks for saving me a lot of time and money.
lulebr7 1 year ago
Did this one wind up getting fixed? I didn't view entire video but I would love to see a clip of this $2.99 LCD working =) thx.
AmericanMoviesAward 1 year ago
i just put the caps in my 920nw 31 bucks still turns off whats my problem ?
hookuspookus529 1 year ago
i did fixed my monitor by replacing the two capacitors in power supply...and i got my new capacitors in my old power supply unit from my cpu....now it works like a new one...thanks man!!!!i saved 30,000 yen...
d3nhisbautista 1 year ago
@alecrepliestothings (Google Translate) Yes you good fellows that repair. And that to us say that in the west somebody isn't engaged in it what easier to buy new, and experts in repair not to find. I am engaged in repair of electronic technics. Monitors and TVs are my professional work.
MrKZKZKZKZ 1 year ago
"When capacitors blow... you're gonna have some fuckin shit happen" how true! It just happened to me.
DLPBurke 1 year ago
very good. i liked this video. had some good information. My samsung 40" LCD tv went bad and would keep restarting over and over again. i took it apart and sure enough the capacitors were the problem. i fixed it myself and saved a 2000 dollar tv !
TheRossMan808 1 year ago
I feel your pain about IT guys not having the best monitors. The cube jockeys get better computer equipment than us.
cgillyard 1 year ago
Yes, I also fixed a monitor with two blown caps, but in most cases, the CCFL tubes are bad and that's a very expensive thing to replace, not to mention hard to find.
ZdenekJindra 1 year ago
The problem is obvious....birds shit all over the capacitors.
jcb1972 1 year ago 10
@jcb1972 Some people have roach infestations in their electronics, others get finches inside their monitors.
alecjahn 1 year ago 3
@alecjahn: That is true. I was working in someone laptop and roaches came out of the LCD screen..
longbeach225 1 year ago
You should think about building or buying an ESR meter. It can find those caps that physical inspection alone won't.
Also look for a brownish-black goo around the base of the caps, and sniff for a fishy smell.
AlienRelics 1 year ago
Unnecessary foul language.
evislock 1 year ago
usually, if theirs lines or lcd distortion, the screen is damaged, either the leads or the transisters inside the screen itself (the latter case means the screens unusable).
DeusMalleus 1 year ago
Nice vid!
Be aware of the High Voltages (round about 300Volts on 230Volts AC) of the big capacitors (they often have a big one the primary side of the power supply). Check the Voltages with a Multimeter. If they are loaded (they will if the device has been plugged in some time a ago) you need to shorten them before you keep on working on it. the new capacitor must have a least the Same Voltage-Reading a the old one and they have to be "Low ESL"-Type!!! Good luck!
michadergrosse 1 year ago
Жалко плохо знаю англиский, ты его за 2 доллара купил?)) меняй кондеры, всё будет работать)))
MrKZKZKZKZ 1 year ago
That's not a 'U' that's Mu. Also, the voltage is the maximum voltage the capacitor can handle. A capacitor will charge to whatever voltage it is charged at, accepting up to the maximum. If you have a 16V and you swap for a 50V it doesn't matter as long as the capacitance is correct. it'll be a waste of money and space, but you could do it.
TakronRust 1 year ago
should i discharge all the capacitors on the board? (even the ones i'm not removing)
and what about those rectangular things that have like a clear window on them (and red wire inside) and it says caution high voltage. what should i do exactly... right before desoldering the bad caps?
oh, and there is a big fat one that says 450v 150uf. is that going to be a problem to deal with? (it's not dead, just scared to get shocked if it isn't discharged)
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Stgopena1212 1 year ago
I have fixed many monitors by replacing the capacitors, but like you said, there might be other problems too. Cool video.
ArcadeGames 1 year ago
No there is not another problem. there was a bad run of Capacitors that affected 1000's of monitors and TVs.
carl1124 1 year ago
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Thanks for the video... As far the camera I think if you give us a couple examples on where to read the voltage/uf on each capacitor don't have to angle it to show us all of them. Maybe you can attempt a stationary cam pov and you angle the stuff your working on to create the shots. On the plus side it was clear what needed to be done. On a side not, my LCD screen got hit and turned all white, i'm sure it's internal, any ideas on what could have happened there, and if it's fixable?
jilow 1 year ago
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Thanks for the video... As far the camera I think if you give us a couple examples on where to read the voltage/uf on each capacitor don't have to angle it to show us all of them. Maybe you can attempt a stationary cam pov and you angle the stuff your working on to create the shots. On the plus side it was clear what needed to be done. On a side not, my LCD screen got hit and turned all white, i'm sure it's internal, any ideas on what could have happened there, and if it's fixable?
jilow 1 year ago
Thanks for the video... As far the camera I think if you give us a couple examples on where to read the voltage/uf on each capacitor don't have to angle it to show us all of them. Maybe you can attempt a stationary cam pov and you angle the stuff your working on to create the shots. On the plus side it was clear what needed to be done. On a side not, my LCD screen got hit and turned all white, i'm sure it's internal, any ideas on what could have happened there, and if it's fixable?
jilow 1 year ago
@jilow That's actually a common capacitor issue
GODZILLAMANASS 1 year ago
dude has a wonderful look at things , very simplified and should make more videos like this ... i just picked up a 19 in soyo in the trash pile for trash pick up , hesitated , but said wat the hell ... came across this bit ... and i gotta tell ya im inspired to fix it .... awsome job guy keep pumping em out and look forward to other videos , thx
LIQUIDCIRCUIT7788 1 year ago
Nice, Thanks for Your time Very GOOD Video
kg2usa 1 year ago
Dude, forget anyone who said this video is too long or too much talking. This has been one of the most helpful vids on Youtube that i've found. Thanks man!
amishdude 1 year ago
Thanks, nice vid, I learned a bunch
kaw500 1 year ago
nice vid
wish people would stop moaning
I've got a Acer x223w monitor which the backlight shuts off after a second.
did a little research on forums, and found people with similer problems and they suggest it's faulty capacitors so i'm taking mine apart today to find out.
very useful information
thanks
TheWillSmithy 1 year ago
@TheWillSmithy If your back light is going out on your Monitor. It is the inverter board. You may also wanna test the transformers for the Inverter board as well. as those can be faulty. Just Search "Testing Transfomers" You will find a video about testing them on inverter boards
bangulo2012 1 year ago
@bangulo2012 i bought a new one but found it was actually the lamps.. bad soldering caused the top ones to spark, short out ma screen, blow the lamps while melting everything in the area a bit each time.. :/
TheWillSmithy 1 year ago
@TheWillSmithy Oh wow. Thats odd. ive never seen this happen. Ive done about 30 repairs in lcd and haven't seen this type of problem thanks for replying
bangulo2012 1 year ago
Great video mate! I can handle the jerky cam (my mum can't she gets sick - can't watch stuff like fight scenes in Bourne Identity hehe).... I have this Packard Bell PT500 but the caps look fine (it doesn't switch on at all), no bulbing of them on the powerboard nor those little ones on the video board. no broken connectons, discolouring on those ballooons... Wait, it's been unplugged for ages and I just got a spark checking if wires were intact under a yellow box. Left over charge no doubt.Help?
jimmicreesti 1 year ago
Well for all the moaning bitches, i thought this was very imformative.
Thanks.
formidable38 1 year ago 16
What are those white stuff sticking on the capacitors? Someone try to fix em with gum?
xxmannylee1992xx 1 year ago
@xxmannylee1992xx Usually it's glue.
ubuntututorials 1 year ago
Good Video =) Thanks. Going to try to fix my Acer AL2002w after work today and I'll let ya know if it worked or not. On mine, my picture would come up for a second and then go to a blank screen. So I hope this will fix it.
fextriplex 1 year ago
@fextriplex Must not of been that... Now it comes on for a second and then gets real dim then goes blank.... Any clue to what that is all about?
fextriplex 1 year ago
Sweet video thank you :)
TooYoungToGamble 1 year ago
What's that white stuff on one of the capacitors?
vcamnowaa 1 year ago
@vcamnowaa Glue, to hold the cap in place
poikaa3 1 year ago
@poikaa3 Oh so thats what that stuff is My 22inch LCD Monitor has that stuff on one giant capacitor!
vcamnowaa 1 year ago
I have an acer monitor goes on but after 10 secs backlight turns off No blown capacitors or leaking stuff Whats the problem?!
MarantzSt153 1 year ago
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daxweb 1 year ago
@daxweb Sorry.
alecjahn 1 year ago
@rbeoulve Fuque China in the mouth.
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Alec, great video. This makes my confidence +2.
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Sorry you missed out on the synthesizer. You on gearslutz?
JuniperSprouts 1 year ago
@fukouzero, ty for the help,
renotuff 1 year ago
You can pick up all of the capacitors in one place at lcdalternatives(dot)auctivacommerce(dot)com// . They have them for about all of the lcd monitors.
capman911 1 year ago
tell me something, when they sya they have mercury in the computer screen, is it unsafe to take apart to repair?
renotuff 1 year ago
@renotuff
From what I understand as long as you don't break the backlight opening it up (difficult to do), you won't be exposed to mercury.
fulouzero 1 year ago
This is a stupid question but where can I buy capacitors? thanks
NobbyKNobbs 1 year ago
@NobbyKNobbs
I bought mine from Radio Shack. Mine was for a RCA 46 inch Flat screen. just replaced all four, only three were bad, but it works great again.
doginstine 1 year ago
@NobbyKNobbs Just about any electronics shop. Don't know where you live so I can't name any places... in Australia the quickest (But probably most expensive) route is a retail store like DSE or Jaycar.
Worst case scenario, ebay.
schnappy00 1 year ago
I recently pulled apart my monitor after it went dead and i was completely disorganized in doing so, now i have shit everywhere! .. A bit of patience i should have it altogether ;)
blade004 1 year ago
Had the same problem with my PC Motherboard about 2 years ago. Random crashes, and my fans stopped. The problem was my previous power supply. The 12V went faulty and popped a cap (Black can) on my MB. Replaced the cap with a higher temp (purple can), same value/voltage from a spare power supply I had. Replaced power supply with a better make/higher power type. Havent had a problem since!! Thanks for uploading. Very nice find for the price! Jammy bugger !!
JohnnyX50 1 year ago
Very Cool Video Thanks I`m learning :)
Torq64 1 year ago
Hey good video..i got a sexy looking silver LCD monitor from a car boot sale under $10..got it home and it did not work except for the green ON dot..so i put it in the bin..now i am Thinking was it a capacitor?
redraz09 1 year ago
Thanks for this video!!! I didn't know how to identify a bad capacitor. Now my LCD is working again!
marcomugnatto 1 year ago
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dingo27mobile 1 year ago
@dingo27mobile well, thanks for giving it a shot. My apologies.
alecjahn 1 year ago
@alecjahn Don't listen to this dink, I've seen way worse. Great vid! :)
xxBalialxx 1 year ago
@alecjahn i watched all 10mins iono what dude talking about. he must didnt need help that i needed got all the info i need
BlaccChoppa 1 year ago
@dingo27mobile come on mate give him a break i found this very useful and have managed to fix my 19" because of this genius thanx alecjahn
tdproductions2 1 year ago
Great vid!
kosai19 1 year ago
hi i have a dmtech monitor wich will not even create a standby light. should i be checking capacitors for a cheaper fix??? thanks
6shaneyG9 1 year ago
@6shaneyG9 you should check fuse first
dingo27mobile 1 year ago
hello i was wondering if you could help me. when there is no vga wire connected to it the green light goes on and it says no signal. so am sure that normal as their is no interface wire connected to it.but the problem is when i connect the vga its start going on and off repeatedly about a sec interval.Am hoping you might have the knowledge and experience to understand this problem so i myself could do a DIY repair.
any help would be appreciated thank.
360kal 1 year ago
@360kal and do you have monitor in windows setted up correctly? Resolution, update frequency...
dingo27mobile 1 year ago
@dingo27mobile i have opened the casing and the capacitors have some sticky stuff coming out of them and they are also bulged up so am guessing thats the problem
360kal 1 year ago
@360kal Are you sure that its not just glue that holds them in place?
dingo27mobile 1 year ago
@dingo27mobile am not so sure because the monitor is going on and off repeatedly until i disconnect it from my laptop or tower.
so my theory is that because the capacitors are leaking the monitor can only handle its own power. when there is power from an input the laptop that is it starts bleanking.
360kal 1 year ago
@rbeoulve
Hope the info is helpful. Good luck.
Watcher3223 1 year ago
@rbeoulve
However, some boards may have different markings, including those indicating polarity so observe carefully.
If the old cap has not been removed yet, make note of the exact orientation of the old cap in the board and make sure the new cap is oriented in exactly the same way.
And, when soldering, be careful not to cross solder the joints.
Watcher3223 1 year ago
@rbeoulve
On polarized electrolytic caps, you may notice a line or stripe that is in visual contrast of the rest of the casing that goes the length of the cap and is lined up with the leads. That line indicates the negative side.
On the board, there should be a marking, like a small dot or a small mark next to one of the two holes where the old cap was. That is the negative, and that's where the negative lead of the cap is supposed to go while the positive goes into the other hole.
Watcher3223 1 year ago
@rbeoulve
Just remember, when installing a new cap, be sure it is installed in the right direction.
Positive to positive, negative to negative. Reverse polarity will result in a catastrophic failure of the cap.
But, there are markings on the board where the capacitor mounts to that indicate proper polarity.
Watcher3223 1 year ago
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'i just came home from the electro shop the guy working there said that there is no 2700 uF capasitor'
Actually, there are 2700 microfarad capacitors. But 2700 is an unusual rating that isn't typically stocked in most shops, so you'd have to order it from an electronics parts supplier.
But, you can use a 3300 in lieu of a 2700 and it'll work safely and reliably so long as it will physically fit and so long as the voltage rating is at least the same or even a few volts higher of the old cap.
Watcher3223 1 year ago
@rbeoulve
You might be able to go slightly higher or slightly lower or you may have to stick exactly with the rated value; this depends on the capacitor and the circuit it's used in.
For instance, a 2200 microfarad may be used for condensing and you might be able to get away with using a cap slightly higher or lower in value.
A 1 microfarad may be used for coupling and it's very important to use a correctly rated replacement in that application.
Watcher3223 1 year ago
Recently when I turn off my monitor it turns white because the lamps inside dont turn off. I opened it up and noticed 4 bulging capacitors.
Will replacing these fix my problem?
jrolson85 1 year ago
yo! didi u finaly fix it,if u did, Respect ;)
younes727 1 year ago
Venting is what has happened to the caps due to heat and high frequency.
X2YeZCAMCNC 1 year ago
Best video I have seen in a long time. Looks like I may just be able to fix my 22 inch flat screen. thanks a whole lot. :)
chiefwiggums 1 year ago
Swollen and leaking electrolytics are due to cheap knock off Chinese caps not having the proper stabilizer (aka preservative) in them and the dielectric between the plates (foils) dries out, bubbles, expands and other things and causes the tops to swell then eventually split and leak "bird shit"" out the top. They last just long enough most times to get past the warranty and while it used to be mostly Dell I'm seeing it in all Chinese electronics now.
rhblakeman 1 year ago
Great video, very informative. I hoping this will fix my monitor. Thanks.
rvpetta 1 year ago
Gotta be the right uf.
alecjahn 2 years ago
Ideally the voltage the same as you implied but you can go higher, try to stay close to the voltage rating of the old one, never go lower (dont replace a 16V cap with a 10V cap). uF 2200 is the same as 2200 uF, just depends on how it's marked. There are F, uF and pF markings on caps. The type you have on the board are radial, the ones with a lead out each end are axial. I usually shoot for caps made by Sanyo, never had a failure with them. Wonderful how the Chinese have ruined products with junk
rhblakeman 1 year ago
@rbeoulve Naw, 3 bucks for all of 'em. I'd be afraid of what quality eBay China puts out. :D
alecjahn 2 years ago
@alecjahn The stuff that is swelling and leaking is a result of China making ou electronics now. No preservative in the dielectric causes failure at about 1-3 yrs. Hard to tell origin of the caps though you have to just get what you can and cross your fingers. Radio Shack is ridiculous on pricing - about $1.29 each for a 470uF 35V radial - if they have any in stock since the 1000uF and 470uF ones are seemingly the worst to fail. RS only sells 35V caps.
rhblakeman 1 year ago
Please help if you know what to do ?. I have a 12 v dc to 120v AC invertor, it is not working because output read only 84V AC. I look at all capacitors are good, What is the next thing to do ?. Thanks
khonglap 2 years ago
hi i need u help (XD) jajajaja my monitor is not working properly , i hope u can tell me what's rong with it i getting fuzy image i hoppe u can tellme what to buy to fix it thnkz
deylene20 2 years ago
Thank you. You video give mе some positivism. And i fix my lcd for 3$ =)
laoverlord 2 years ago
after $8 for a bag of 10 capacitors shipped from eBay and 30 minutes of time, My once flickering-screen Dell monitor is working like new again. thanks for the helpful video.
derekjmu 2 years ago
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on my pcb, it doesn't show which is positive or negative. Since this is my first project, I want to be very careful. I know which is which on the capacitor, but wanna know if I am installing right. In the circle where I removed the bad capacitors is a black side of the circle, and a yellow side(the color of the pcb side). Which side is + or -? And should I go + to + - to -?
knockout1981pro 2 years ago
Good video, but in this kind of case it's best to replace all the capacitors instead of just the bulging ones (except for the large primary filter cap) Because the rest will be in almost as bad condition, even if they aren't showing it. Also I notice yours are branded "Elite" which are known to be pretty cheap quality. That brings up another thing, you should avoid cheap capacitors from RS, as they are probably just as bad quality as the ones you already took out. You usually need Low ESR ones
Tda7000 2 years ago
@Tda7000 When I say all, I mean only all those on the PSU board. If you have an ESR meter and measured that 5th capacitor next to the other 4 bulging ones, you would probably find the ESR was way too high.
For replacements, it's best to look up the datasheet for the original capacitor, and then find a replacement that matches it, especially for ripple handling ability and ESR.
You should go for higher quality like Panasonic, Rubycon etc. You can buy these from Digikey, Mouser, Farnell etc
Tda7000 2 years ago
Thanks for the tips. I'm not too concerned with my own junk, if another fails then I just have an excuse to have fun replacing it. :D
But yeah, I just went for the quick fix and nabbed what I could find locally.
When I did a big Samsung CRT a few months ago, I spent the time to order from Digikey and paid closer attention and got what I presumed to be the exact part. Worked like a champ, and my parents love their new TV.
alecjahn 2 years ago
Three dollars for a small standard cap?
Whoever is selling you capacitors is ripping you off.
conoba 2 years ago
Well, if it was a bigass cap...
But no, that was for all the caps I needed.
alecjahn 2 years ago
fucking mint!!!!! hiliraious!!! 0:13
superchizzle 2 years ago
I have never seen any type of PCB with that many jumpers. LOL!
7wizkid 2 years ago
thanks for a great video...
chrispixem 2 years ago
hey my lg flatron monitor is over heating in 1 hour and turns it self of can anyon help?
0170andrews88 2 years ago
@0170andrews88
rotten caps most likely on the power supply board.
gavincurtis 2 years ago
it's a little mu (mew) and not a little U (juu) 8 )
PigsCanFly99 2 years ago
If I would have said Mu, I would have gotten a hundred messages asking what I was talking about. :D
alecjahn 2 years ago
you should go on ebay an order broken monitors for like $1, fix them, and resell them. its what i do. i make a good bonus to my salary this way.
bellyum 2 years ago
I have two busted monitors and I suspect that their capacitors are blown, BUT i'm struggling to open the back panels. both seem to have this rectangular key hole. One monitor even has a symbol of a lock near the hole. Do I need to get some sort of key to open these monitors?
RadioactiveChris 2 years ago
The key hole is actually for attaching a locked cable to the monitor, which can then be attached to a table so noone steals it. :D If you ever find yourself in a large public computer place, like a library maybe or a school or something, they might have cables/locks on their monitors and computers.
Anyways, displays usually have some silly plastic clips around the edge. You may have to get a screwdriver out and start CAREFULLY prying at the seams. Be careful and find the way the clip goes
alecjahn 2 years ago
@alecjahn Dude, I just bought a 19" LG lcd for 50 bucks on ebay and I'm gona try and fix it. First timer here so wish me luck! Oh, and thanks for this awesome vid, it will sure help a ton!
Thanks again!
inlifex 2 years ago
@alecjahn Oh, and I forgot to ask something. What the heck is that "white stuff" on some of the capacitors? Will I have to put that stuff on the new capacitors?
inlifex 2 years ago
You mean the glue-type stuff stuck on the outside?
I've always assumed it was just reassurance that they don't wriggle too much.
But if it's a powder... uhh, don't breathe it or eat it!
alecjahn 2 years ago
yeah, it look like glue. Well, I'll try not to eat it, but don't promise nothing if I'm hungry. XD
Thanks bro!
inlifex 2 years ago
@alecjahn Bro! thank you soo much! I just fixed my first LG 19" monitor, it had 3 blown capacitors XD. I bought two more from ebay as well. Heck this is fun!
Thanks again for the vid, ur awesome!
inlifex 2 years ago
Cheers, man!
I've been wanting an LCD TV... and need to work up the courage to buy the right one off ebay. And by the right one, I mean the right broken one. :D
What has been your criteria for getting them? "Power issues"?
alecjahn 2 years ago
2ndturn-closeouts is the seller and they sell broken stuff. Under the description they sum up what's wrong with it.
Yeah, I was looking at the lcd tvs but I think I'll wait a while before I venture in those territories :P
inlifex 2 years ago
I just fixed samsung 204B :)
Thank you dude. I was so happy when i turned it ON
kkljajic 2 years ago
i just picked up at 22inch monitor that someone was throwing out, found 6 caps that are bad and I'm hoping to have it working by the end of the week. ^.^
minichado 2 years ago
Sweet! Post back here with your results, and good luck!
alecjahn 2 years ago
definately got it working!!! I'll do a video later, but i got 6 capacitors for $1.87 and now I've got a duel monitor desktop! (Saved me $300 because I was about to buy a new samsung)
minichado 2 years ago
I just repaired a couple of Westinghouse 17" LCD displays. Both of them would work for 2-3 minutes and then the panel would fade to white (Loss of input from the video circuit. LCD panels "relax" open.) So on the power board, there were two 220uF 25V caps that had failed in each unit. Radio Shack carries 220uF 35V caps. $2.50 per monitor, replaced the bad caps and they both are working fine now.
ngtflyer 2 years ago
Excellent!
alecjahn 2 years ago
Hey ngtflyer, I have a 22" Westinghouse monitor that just recently started turning white when I shut my computer down or it goes into standby. Could this be the issue. And if so, did you make a video of how you replaced the capacitors. It's 3 yr old and Im a big gamer. I don't want to lose this monitor right now. I'd appreciate any input. Thanks
vaper65 2 years ago
I imagine your monitor has the same issue as described here and in my comment. If you are comfortable working on such things, and you're good with desoldering/soldering to a board, open your monitor and look at the power board. Look for capacitors that have bulged and/or leaked. Replace with exact same uF values. Higher voltage ratings are OK if you can't find exact replacements. I suspect you've got the same issue.
ngtflyer 2 years ago