Vertical and Diagonal lines on Dell SE198WFPf

[George Ortiz]

Hi all,
I just got a dell SE198WFPf that was given to me today. Connected the monitor to my computer. Monitor powers up fine for both analog/digital modes. I am getting both vertical and diagonal lines moving from left to right.
I have never seen this on a monitor before. I don't want to tear apart yet,
not sure if monitor is under warranty. Monitor was manufactured in 2008.
Just need some ideas for repair if not under warranty.

[PlainBill]

Re: Vertical and Diagonal lines on Dell SE198WFPf

Hi all,
I just got a dell SE198WFPf that was given to me today. Connected the monitor to my computer. Monitor powers up fine for both analog/digital modes. I am getting both vertical and diagonal lines moving from left to right.
I have never seen this on a monitor before. I don't want to tear apart yet,
not sure if monitor is under warranty. Monitor was manufactured in 2008.
Just need some ideas for repair if not under warranty.

Is there nothing but the moving bars on the screen, or do the bars overlay the picture? If there is nothing on the screen but bars I would suspect the refresh rate or the resolution is set incorrectly. If the display (desktop) is present but the bars overlay it, I would suspect one or more bloated caps in teh power supply.

As I frequently say, one picture is worth a thousand words. My signature includes links on how to attach pictures.

PlainBill

[George Ortiz]

Re: Vertical and Diagonal lines on Dell SE198WFPf

Thanks again PlainBill. There is a display and the bars are overlaid on it. I'll check on the power supply.