Opinions of LCD monitor repair kits?

[StefanOrenco]

Before finding this site (which looks like it will be invaluable), I found a few sites offering packaged kits of capacitors for LCD monitor repair.

Now, I think I could -- between reading here and looking at the actual components -- come up with a list of what I need. But a brief look at Digi-Key has me feeling a little intimidated. There are so many choices beyond the basics. (For example . . . lead separation! Lifetime!)

Which leads me to wonder . . . has anyone tried out the various part-bundlers?

I know that our host bundles motherboard cap kits . . . I'm specifically interested in LCD monitor repair kits. I have a ViewSonic vx2235vm with a half-dozen bulging and/or oozing caps!)

Any experiences appreciated!

[killian6pk]

Re: Opinions of LCD monitor repair kits?

I used a monitor kit from Ebay on a Dell 17". It had caps and 4 Rectifiers. Replacing all of these got the monitor working again. I am still using it almost everyday. That was over 6 months ago. I think the guy selling kits on ebay today is the same one I got mine from. Hope that helps.

[jsog]

Re: Opinions of LCD monitor repair kits?

See this thread, starting with PlainBill's post #13.

Digikey is always great to deal with, and you don't have to worry about their capacitors being genuine.

Let me suggest a quicker way to search. Put as much information as possible in the search box. For example,

470uf 25v radial bulk fm

Pick the size you need. Measure the lead spacing from the under side of the board, but most larger electrolytics are 5mm and smaller ones 3mm. Digital calipers make this quick and easy, but a ruler works.

If no results are found, or the right size isn't available, or the series you want is out of stock, change the series in the Keywords box at the upper left. If there weren't any in FM, then change the FM to FR or FC and search again.

[PCBONEZ]

Re: Opinions of LCD monitor repair kits?

See this thread, starting with PlainBill's post #13.

That is incredibly BAD advice.
I'll explain over there later.

[StefanOrenco]

Re: Opinions of LCD monitor repair kits?

All:

While I to intend to select my own components at Digikey someday, I wanted this first repair to start with a "known correct" set of parts.

Based on comments from folks referred here from lcdalternatives, I gave them a try. Everything went fine. Very fast getting the package out the door. The kit was $14 and postage was $1.71. Came in a ziplock with a checklist of the caps inside.

Based on this one order, I'd give them a thumbs-up.

(Oh, and the repair went fine. For that I can only thank the folks in the monitor repair areas of the forum!)