Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

[lurker]

Got this Dell dreamcolor 2480zx that has a pink tint. Been looking around to point me in the direction that would cause this. The color on the photo posted exaggerates the pink, it's not as strong as it looks, but really noticeable.
Struggled to open this monitor. Looking inside the caps visually look ok.

Anyone with suggestions?

[budm]

Re: Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

already check and reseat the Video cable?

[lurker]

Re: Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

Good point, I'll check tomorrow. I suppose I need to lift the main board and check if there's another connector underneath going directly to the LCD.

[budm]

Re: Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

I mean the cable between the monitor and your video card of your PC.

[diif]

Re: Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

I think the HP logo means it's not a Dell

I've seen failing CCFL tubes turn the image pink.

[budm]

Re: Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

"I've seen failing CCFL tubes turn the image pink."
+1

[lurker]

Re: Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

diif, I can't believe I titled it a Dell. I knew going into this it was HP -duh!

I thought of the CCFL too but don't know any better, this is suppose to be an LED display. Would the LED cause the pink?

budm, I did use two different computers and cables but the display still has some pink.

I never saw a monitor with so much electronics, typically 2 or 3 boards. This one has another board under a cooling fan. I can post some pix later.

Thanks.

[diif]

Re: Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

Ahh, seems it uses RGB LED backlighting, rather than edge lit so yes i guess it could be causing the fault. The pink looked exactly like a monitor i have here that is caused by faulty CCFLs.

[lurker]

Re: Dell 2480zx dreamcolor pink tint.

At one time I did have a monitor which I replaced the CCFL. The monitor kept turning black. The failing CCFL had a pink tint to it.

At this point I don't really have anything to loose. I'll try replacing the green caps on the board. I have some extra caps anyway.