Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

[nico95]

I have a Gateway FPD2275W Monitor. Samsung LCD model is LTM220M1-L01
I had a blown cap and one on the way,with I replaced both(same kind) I finally recieved some caps I have been waiting for to replace all the rest on the Power/invertor board but wanted to make sure I can put it back together. I have most of it figured out. Stuff kinda got seperated so I couldn't remember. My main question in on the 4 connectors for the ccfls to the invertor. What would be the proper order? also there are 2 connectors- one for a speaker(not sure why it has one since there is no sound available for the monitor and a second cable on the invertor board. One cable goes to the USB hub and the other goes to the proccesor/componetn board. Im assuming the speaker goes to the component board and the other cable from the inverter board goes to the USB hub board. I will attach pics any help would be great. I really need to get this thing going it been sitting here for to long mostlly waiting on the cap set and would like to get this in. Thought I would test the 2 caps I replaced first. Since the rest tested mostlly ok(nothing that shouldn't make it not turn on)
THanka again in advance,
Nick

[anno]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

the order of the ccfls doesn't matter

[Wrog]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

also there are 2 connectors- one for a speaker(not sure why it has one since there is no sound available for the monitor and a second cable on the invertor board. One cable goes to the USB hub and the other goes to the proccesor/componetn board. Im assuming the speaker goes to the component board and the other cable from the inverter board goes to the USB hub board.

The reason there is a speaker is for the touch controls. By default, there is a chime associated when a touch is sensed, presumably so you "know" when one has registered. From the pictures it looks like you have it all correct. Good luck with it!

[seanc]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

When you say 'blown cap' you don't mean the yellow film cap with a burn mark next to it, next to the connectors for the lamps do you?

Edit: Saw your other thread, you've done that bit!

[nico95]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

Thanks for the info on the CFL connectors Anno.
I was hoping that might be the case

[nico95]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

Wrog,
Thanks for the background on the Speaker. That makes a lot more sense now, and thanks for the reassurance on the correct connections. I didn't want to take a chance, not for how long it has taken to get caps

Thanks for the help

[nico95]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

Thanks Sean, I hope that is all thats wrong with it, Well I'll find out once I do the other caps(since its apart)
THanks again
I'll let you guys know How I make out when Im done.

[itx]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

nico - How did you get this thing apart? Working to repair one for a customer and the back plastic panel is on extremely tight despite all the screws out. I googled around - saw one post that suggested the front bezel sliding up 3/8" but I don't see that happening. Trying not to ding it up much but it's not snapping open, even with a breaker.

[nico95]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

Hi ITX,
Sorry for the slow reply. It is a little tricky I had to do some searching and came across some info about using a credit card(use a old one) or one of those debit cards you have left over from a rebate. Use that to slowly pop it open. If I remember correclly you can push down on the top part of the front bezel as you try to seperate .I believe that is he part with the clip. There are a lot of them. and there is also a small ribbon cable for the touch screen on the right side(mostlly the bottom half) becaefull on that side because of the cable. I would open that part last. I think I either started at the top or bottom and worked my way around very slowly. Work slowly it will pop as mentioend below but if your carefull you should be ok. I did have one problem as the front bezel is thin it cracked on my so something to keep in mind. It glued back together ok but you can see the crack. The old credit card really does the trick believe it or not. If you have more question please let me know. The monitor is back up and now working. I was going to pop it back open but decided I better not since its been used by someone. If need be I can though start to open it if you need help.
Here is a little info that I found when I was figureing out how to open this thing

"Just to let you know. I've used my expired creditcard edges to physically remove the monitor apart...you will here small cracks once you slide in the card...
Also a little more info than you may need below
"Here is a step by step guide (I could not find anything on this monitor except what is on this site which is not much)

1. Remove the stand by taking out the 2 screws
2. Remove the 4 Wall mount screws
3. Remove the 3 screws at the bottom back of monitor
4. Pry the rear case off by starting in either the left or right corner at the bottom and work your way
to the center. (Note you WILL break off a little piece of the retainer clip on the inside but its not a major concern as you will not see it when you put it back together) Once you get it split a bit you need to work your way around the sides very carefully.
5. Once you get it split do not pull off the front bezel too fast as the tape wire for the front controls will be attached, all you need to do is pull up in the direction the cable is running and it will pull out very easy, be careful not to damage this tape wire.
6. Once you get the front bezel off there are 4 screws retaining the LCD cage to the rear case, remove these 4 screws.
7.Set the front and rear case cover aside and lay a soft towel down and flip the LCD on its face, next there are 4 screws securing the LCD into the LCD cage (Please note I'm not a professional and don't know the exact names for all the parts but I think once you get the case open you will understand what I'm calling what)
8. Remove the 4 wires on the left of the unit and the cable grouping on the right. you will also need to remove all the taped wires that are secured to the LCD cage.
9. There are 2 parts to the cage, you will need to only remove the top 4 screws and the 2 screws where the monitor speaker is. This is needed only because in order to get the power supply out you need a little space to remove it.
10. Remove the 2 screws where the power cord plugs into
11. Flip the unit over so that you can see the power supply and the video board and remove the * screws holding the power supply into the cage.
12. Remove the wires from the Video board going to the power supply board, you will also need to remove the wire going to the USB hub, this can be done by removing the 2 screws holing the metal protection plate and then pull the wires from the hub.
13. Now remove the power supply and look at the capacitors on the board, you will see the top of the capacitor has a bulge on the top, that is the one that needs to be replaced."

[nico95]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

THanks to everyone for there help. THe Monitor is back up and running!
I have one minor problem. THe person I gave this too(planned this in advance) I didn't think to measure the location height where it was going. Its a tad tight so that is a little bit of a problem at the moment. THey may need to change the desk out to get it to work properlly but they did want to do that at some point anyways so...
Woops, guess I should have thought of that.
Thanks again guys!

[retiredcaps]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

I used those spam/junk mail credit cards to open the first couple of monitors, but now I switched to 2 regular screw drivers and can do a decent job of not destroying the plastic. I have now opened 12 and gotten the hang of them.

Hi ITX,
It is a little tricky I had to do some searching and came across some info about using a credit card(use a old one) or one of those debit cards you have left over from a rebate. Use that to slowly pop it open.

[nico95]

Re: Gateway FPD2275W LCD Monitor Bad Caps Reassembly

I have tried the screw driver method now and that does work well, take a little to get the hang of it,I know that Gateway was a lot trickyier than the others's I have opened since(still working on the others(parts needed)
Thanks again for the pointers, I still owe you a update on the Acer Monitor you where helping me with back in August, I needed parts and finally have gotten them ordered. THe one Transistor was on backorder so I kinda put everything on hold and had no time after that. Just ordered the parts today so I will let you now in that post How I made out and hopefully all set. I have to post on another monitor(1 for now) and may have a few more qutions.Thanks again for your help and everyone elses as well.