Re: Viewsonic VX724 - replaced 4 caps, still dead

Upon further inspection the one cap mentioned that I used to replace is actually an HSC branded one. Is this an okay brand ?

Re: Viewsonic VX724 - replaced 4 caps, still dead

Hey all , thanks again for the quick feedback you all rock. Sorry about the pics not being attached, have read the rules and will remember for next time (not able to edit the post it seems).

I did not notice the cap Plainbill mentioned to be domed but it does seem slightly bigger than others of its size. I will go back to the store and grab one of those.

Also, the caps say 'Rubycon' on the labels. Is this a good enough brand? The cap next to the board connection is a 330uF 25V, seanc.

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Hi all,

Thanks for this great resource and in advance for any help with my current failing monitor. It is a VX724 and it's out of warranty by almost a year past, so after some quick research into the problem I figured caps would be it. Took it apart, and have replaced 4 capacitors as shown in this photo:


However upon putting it back together, it's still doing the same thing - blinking green power light. Tried without the cover on, and could hear faintly the sound of what was a cap constantly trying to charge up, but that is merely a guess.

I...