I have what seems a common problem. I have no picture at all but the power LED lights. The failure was sudden. The monitor worked perfectly then the next time I powered it on, I had no picture. Pushing the menu button has no visible effect. I connected it to a second computer to confirm that it was the monitor and not the PC.
I assume the inverter has failed but don't know how to test that hypothesis. I have disassembled the monitor and did not see any bulging capacitors.
Can anyone suggest next steps? I have a multimeter but am inexperienced in its use. If you suggest testing components please explain the testing procedure, e.g. power on/power off, where to place the probes, etc..
Thanks very much,
Tom
I assume the inverter has failed but don't know how to test that hypothesis. I have disassembled the monitor and did not see any bulging capacitors.
Can anyone suggest next steps? I have a multimeter but am inexperienced in its use. If you suggest testing components please explain the testing procedure, e.g. power on/power off, where to place the probes, etc..
Thanks very much,
Tom
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