Re: Samsung Syncmaster 245BW



Since the symptoms are similar, I'd still probably focus on the PSU. Have you tested things with a meter? Its time consuming to troubleshoot and I looked online elsewhere with no luck for you. If you do find a bad resistor or cap, please post back....

Re: Samsung Syncmaster 245BW



Check rb805/6/7 ? Don't go on visual inspection alone. Make sure they all read 68 ohms. 805 was blown on mine but I couldn't tell until I ohmed it out. My blue power button also blinked with no picture....

Re: Samsung Syncmaster 245BW



As far as the glue goes, I replaced all 3 resistors No more glue. I meant to say series vs parallel. My apologies there and thanks for catching it for me. Running the multimeter across all 3 shows more resistance vs less resistance which running in parallel would so. I posted the first post on my cell and I didn't read before hitting submit lol....

Re: Samsung Syncmaster 245BW

It also appears this forum doesn't allow you to add / edit your reply.... Sorry for the multiple posts in a row. I did notice that the monitor I replaced the blown resistor in runs a bit warmer on the back for some strange reason. I may add a couple 12V fans to both screens later.

One more thing to note. On the first photo I posted showing the original resistors, none looked visibly blown. I had to take out my multimeter ( yes analog..... dont ask... I just prefer them LOL ). The brown stuff in the photo is just the factory glue which I...

Re: Samsung Syncmaster 245BW

Forgot to post pics LOL. Sorry here they are ...

Re: Samsung Syncmaster 245BW

Just wanted to drop a quick thanks. I have 2 245bw's and 2 weeks ago one went out. Rather than trying to use my cheapo 30 watt ratshack iron, I waited and ordered a ratsjack temp controlled station. It did a much better job. I lifted the 2 pads which run the 3 resistors in parallel. Luckily the important pads didn't get damaged. I was able to solder bridge the 2 center pins joining the resistors and all went well. I replaced them with much larger 3 watt resistors. At .69 cents USD each it was worth waiting on them.