Samsung 225mw displays image for 2sec and go very dark

[maateusjo]

I have a TV/Monitor Samsung SyncMaster 225MW 55,9 cm (22") 1680 x 1050 HD that shows image when turned ON but after 2 seconds the image gets very very dark.

If you look at it in a certain angle with you will see that the picture is still there. This TV/Monitor has like 10+ years old so it can be many problems due the age, battery supply or due to Cap problems.

Someone have any sugestion or help?

Cheers,
maateusjo.

[Per Hansson]

Re: Samsung 225mw displays image for 2sec and go very dark

A more common name for this monitor is 225BW.
You can search the forum for threads (select "search thread titles only" on the search page with this: 225*

You will find many examples, you specific failure is called "2 seconds to black" in the repair industry.
Here is one example (of many):
https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31174

And here is the big thread for this monitor:
https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6930

[maateusjo]

Re: Samsung 225mw displays image for 2sec and go very dark

Thank you a lot, I'll check them out!

Cheers,
maateusjo

[Per Hansson]

Re: Samsung 225mw displays image for 2sec and go very dark

You're welcome, you can also read the sticky thread in this forum section, especially posts #19 and #20:
A guide on how to troubleshoot 2 seconds to black.