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    Viewsonic-Optiquest Q20wb

    I have replaced the domed capacitors but no joy. Have to leave case open with large fan blowing on it to stop the constant blinking off/on. With the cooling fan it works OK. What would be the next step to check?

    Thanks for any suggestions.

    RMK
    Last edited by Bkeesk; 06-03-2010, 10:49 PM. Reason: Change wording
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    Re: Viewsonic-Optiquest Q20wb

    It is possible that the non-domed caps are also bad. Caps can be bad without being domed.

    Their ESR can be very high which leads to problems.

    If there were say 4 caps, all 1000uF 10V (same brand) and you replaced the 2 domed ones and left the other 2, there is a good chance the other 2 are bad, but not domed.

    Caps near lots of heat can "dry out" and be bad.

    Originally posted by Bkeesk
    I have replaced the domed capacitors but no joy. Have to leave case open with large fan blowing on it to stop the constant blinking off/on. With the cooling fan it works OK. What would be the next step to check?

    Thanks for any suggestions.

    RMK
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      Re: Viewsonic-Optiquest Q20wb

      Have you checked for bad solder joints? Sometimes heat will make them make/break connections which could cause your problem. You could also check to see which components are getting hot with a non-contact thermometer. Once you find the hot bits, trace back to their power source and inspect, or trace their 'load' if they are part of a power supply, for shorts or other defects.

      tom

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        Re: Viewsonic-Optiquest Q20wb

        Check out this video (he demonstrates with a fan and temperature probe). It talks about a LG monitor overheating due to bad solder connection.

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rePrm...eature=related

        Originally posted by tmwalsh
        Have you checked for bad solder joints? Sometimes heat will make them make/break connections which could cause your problem. You could also check to see which components are getting hot with a non-contact thermometer. Once you find the hot bits, trace back to their power source and inspect, or trace their 'load' if they are part of a power supply, for shorts or other defects.

        tom
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