Thanks for the tips! I managed to get the back cover off, with the help of an extra pair of hands, and got to the inner boards OK. Just by the naked eye, I saw one cap that was definitely bulged: 35v/470uf [SG] purple and grey cap. Don't see any bulging on the other caps, but like someone previously mentioned, might as well replace them while you got it open. I took some pics and will post them tomorrow afternoon...
Now I noticed on the back panel that the model no. is LP2407, and below that FPD2485W. Which dawned on me that another thread posted by fadec "Gateway 24" LCD Model LP2407" may have relavent data. Sure enough, after looking at fadec's pics and Capacitor data, the LP2407 he posted has the same power-board as my 24" FPD2485W - which must be a dressed up LP2407. Real Genius aren't I

That thread by fadec, who was helped by PlainBill and others here, makes itemizing and getting replacement caps much easier.
Just checked online that a Fry's near me sells caps (see Electronic Components>Integrated Circuits>Capacitors). Besides Aluminum, which subcategory suits the capacitors I need? Lead, Ceramic, Non-Polar, through hole, surface mount...??? They carry NTE brand caps, any good?
Thanks again, RacerX
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