LCD Monitor problem...Dead?

[Pinchy]

I got this Apollo LCD monitor (around 2 years ago), that has recently been having problems, and now is totally dead.

Over the past 3 days or so, the monitor would fade to black as soon as it was turned on. As in, I would turn the screen on, then see the normal picture (of desktop), and from the centre outwards, the screen would fade totally black in about 5 or so seconds. (incuding the RGB/DVI message in the top corner). Around 3 days ago, if i turned it off and on again for 2-3 times, it would work fine, and all would be well for hours.

Its slowly gotten worse over the past couple of days, and now, wont start up properly, no matter how many times i turn it off and on. As soon as i turn it on, the whole centre is black, and within 2-3 seconds, it fades outwards, and the whole screen is black.

Ive tested it on both VGA and DVI, on two different computers, as well as using it as a secondary monitor...no luck at all. Ive even used different power cables, but nothing has helped.

The monitor is a 19" Apollo screen, Model:L191, and "L9DK1" is ticked on the box of it. I dont think they have any branches in Australia, so i dont think i can RMA/repair it, because it wouldnt be worth the $100 or $150 to post it overseas.

Any help is really appreciated!

Pinchy

 

[Pinchy]

EDIT - Has anyone actually heard of Apollo? And if yes, would you know if they have a branch in Australia or not?

 

[Deleted member 3]

I don't know Apollo, however if you look really closely do you see any image at all? (might be hard to see) If so the odds that the inverter is feeling sad are quite high. In this case I would recommend taking a multimeter and checking the inverter (the little (usually long and thin) PCB that powers the panel). If the inverter is the issue this is relatively easy to replace, even if you can't find the correct model ebay is full of inverters that could power your panel. Just make sure the output voltage/power is the same. You might have to solder the wires to your panel if the connector isn't the same but besides that it should be fine and cheap as well.

 

[Pinchy]

Hey Dan,

Thanks for the reply mate!

Ill take a movie of what happens and post it

Ive been trying for the last 2 hours...and my vid wont upload ...probably due to the sloooow internet speed. When wake up, ill try again...

 

[Pinchy]

Well, I know this thread is a year old...but I might as well post my solution for anyone who has the same problem .

As Dan said, it was the inverter. Yet, in this case, the inverter was on the power chip...(which is the reason I couldn't find a long and thin chip ).

But, on the power/inverter board, there were two capacitors that were bulged. Replaced them and boom, works great .

 

[Nitro-Max]

Its no good m8 throw it in MY trash bin

 

[Pinchy]

Its no good m8 throw it in MY trash bin

Im so glad I didn't throw it away ..