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    BenQ FP71E reluctant to start

    Hi Guys,

    I have an old BenQ FP71E which started playing up about a year ago - if turned off, when trying to turn it on the on light would come on, but then when you would expect the 'splash screen' there would be no display, a high pitched noise would sound and the 'on' light would go out. If I tried to turn it on a few more times (and/or left it in the sun) it would eventually start. I found myself leaving the monitor on for a month at a time! and then eventually splashed out on a new 24".

    So now... for a bit of fun, I thought I might crack it open and see if it is fixable. This is my first look in to the world of recapping - but it is something that interests me. I have a few ADSL modem/routers about which also might benefit from this.

    Does this sort of behavior sound like bad caps on the power supply?

    I've taken a few pics of the board - the purple 'elite' caps appear to be a bit bulgey on the top and I have noticed the board looks like it has gotten a little warm near here. Maybe replacing these caps is a good place to start?

    Any pointers in the right direction for this fix up project would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
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    Re: BenQ FP71E reluctant to start

    Originally posted by SenorClean
    a high pitched noise would sound and the 'on' light would go out.

    I've taken a few pics of the board - the purple 'elite' caps appear to be a bit bulgey on the top and I have noticed the board looks like it has gotten a little warm near here. Maybe replacing these caps is a good place to start?
    High pitched noise sometimes indicates caps going bad as they vent.

    Replace all Elite caps around that heat sink. All 4 are definitely bloated.

    Most here will recommend that you replace ALL the caps on the board due to age, usage, and to get a better brand of caps like Rubycon, Panasonic, or United Chemicon.

    Also, for Benqs (you can search here for their numerous problems), you will have to test the C5707 transistors, FU9024, picofuse, and resolder all the transformer joints.
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      #3
      Re: BenQ FP71E reluctant to start

      Those 2 1000uF/16V sure looked domed!

      One of the 470uF/35V also looked domed. So replace them all.

      Please post your location so if you need help to locate repalcement caps.

      Personally, I prefer Panasonic FMs from Digikey.

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        Re: BenQ FP71E reluctant to start

        Thanks for the advice so far guys - I'm in Brisbane, Australia. I would guess that Jaycar / RS Components / Farnell would be my best bets locally - but I'm not against buying online if it works out well.

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          #5
          Re: BenQ FP71E reluctant to start

          Lucky you, I only found one failed in mine.

          Did fine 2 shorted transistors and a blown picofuse, waiting on fuses.

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            Re: BenQ FP71E reluctant to start

            Originally posted by SenorClean
            Thanks for the advice so far guys - I'm in Brisbane, Australia. I would guess that Jaycar / RS Components / Farnell would be my best bets locally - but I'm not against buying online if it works out well.
            Unless I am very much mistaken, Jaycar don't stock any electros that I'd ever dream of using in a re-cap. I normally use Hitano (from X-On or WES) but WES are trade only and X-On effectively have a MOV. RS and Farnell do carry suitable caps, and Farnell do free shipping for web orders (min$10 for CC).

            Make sure you use low-ESR 105C caps of a reputable brand/series (Panasonic FM is a popular one), and check the dimensions will allow the replacements to fit BEFORE you order ...
            Friends don't let friends buy Samsung ....

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              Re: BenQ FP71E reluctant to start

              Thanks for the advice - sounds like Farnell are a good opion

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                #8
                Re: BenQ FP71E reluctant to start

                I ordered from Farnell yesterday and noticed a new Panasonic series called FR, which seems to be equivalent to, if not better than FM.

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