My LCD monitor flashes the desktop about every 2 seconds and then goes black. anyone know how to fix this or where I can go to get it fixed?

5/11/2007 1:26:32 PM

ok, does anyone know what this means and how to do it?

Quote :

"The monitor would flash on and then off every second or so. The problem had to do with power getting to the screen. I could tell this because if i made an adjustment (birghtness, etc.) it would only adujst while the screen was lit. I fixed this by replacing 2 capacitors just under the back panel. They were labeled c704 and c708. They had obviously "popped" , the tops were raised and bloated, etc. I had these caps on hand but I'm sure they are easy to find. Radio Shack may even have them for no more than a couple bucks each. Pretty cheap fix and worth a try. I hope this helps."

ok, figured that out, but how in the hell do i get these capacitors out?

[Edited on May 11, 2007 at 2:25 PM. Reason : .]

5/11/2007 2:17:48 PM

guess not

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5/11/2007 3:03:13 PM

Are you certian that thoes capactors are in fact your problem? Have you found and tested them?

I would first check my power and video cable connections.

5/11/2007 3:50:29 PM

i had the same problem as a lot of other people and two of the capacitors have large bulges, and the rest of the capacitors don't. i dont have any way to test them nor the cables. i figured spending $5 on new capacitors is worth the trial and error.

5/11/2007 6:52:52 PM