Re: Gateway FPD2485W 24" LCD Fuse Blown, caps the cause?

Going through the same problem with the same Gateway FPD2485W. Maybe we can kill two birds with one stone (thread). I already replaced all the caps on the power supply board (DigiKey), except the big 150uf/450V. Fuse blows immediately when power cord is plugged into the PB. Note to readers; there is no external power supply to these monitors, just a cord.

Power Board:

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(All the purple caps were replaced after this picture was...

Re: Gateway FPD2485W - capacitor related?

Did you try or test the fuse next to the AC adaper plug? As you can see on the board and even in your first pic, the powerboard has printed next to the fuse F850 "T5a 250v". It looks like a light brown color. I also replaced the caps and stiil no power. Took it to a local store and the fuse tested dead.

Had someone else pick up a new fuse, but I noticed it was the wrong voltage 5A @125v instead of 250v. Tried it anyway and when I plugged in the powercord the fuse blew and smoked instantly. After some research I found...

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Interesting. I too have no power and ordered new caps for the powerboard, but never noticed that fuse. Caps should arrive Friday and plan on working on it Saturday.

Where did you get or order the fuse from?...

Re: Gateway FPD2485W - capacitor related?

I also found a MarVac electronic parts store which is about 5 minutes from me...

Here's a cap for the bulged 35v/470uf: [COLOR=Blue][URL=http://marvac.com/detail.aspx?ID=23691]470uF, 35V Radial Capacitor[/URL][/COLOR]. I see the temp is rated 85C, which is lower than my OEM 105C, but otherwise would that cap work? For 50 cents I thought I'd pick one up just to see if it would make a difference to the power-board. Then I could order the better caps from Digikey for the long term fix.

1:25am - time for some ...

Re: Gateway FPD2485W - capacitor related?

Thanks for the tips! I managed to get the back cover off, with the help of an extra pair of hands, and got to the inner boards OK. Just by the naked eye, I saw one cap that was definitely bulged: 35v/470uf [SG] purple and grey cap. Don't see any bulging on the other caps, but like someone previously mentioned, might as well replace them while you got it open. I took some pics and will post them tomorrow afternoon...

[B]Now[/B] I noticed on the back panel that the model no. is LP2407, and below that FPD2485W. Which dawned on...

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Any updates on this? I have the same "no power" and "no led lights" problem.

Re: Gateway FPD2485W - capacitor related?



Roger that, will take a look at it tomorrow. Thanks for the quick reply....

Re: Gateway FPD2485W - capacitor related?

Coincidently, I have the same 24" monitor (FPD2485W) that just stopped working last night. Slightly different symptoms though, my monitor won't even power up. No purple/blue power light, and no picture frame light-up at all. Everything seems dead. I've had the monitor for 2+ years now, and the assembly date on the back reads 2007.

Unplugging and replugging power cord = no power. Changed power cord = no power. Left unplugged overnight, still no power this morning.

Came here for help as I noticed others have...