On Fri, 7 Nov 2008 20:32:20 -0800 (PST), "hr(bob) "
wrote:

I have been given a Viewsonic Optiquest Q9 LCD monitor, manufactured
in 2006, being thrown out because "it doesn't light up". When I
plugged it in, I got a brief "no signal" message on a dark background
screen, then the screen went entirely dark. I tried looking at the
screen illuminated with a bright light, but couldn't see anything at
all. I suspect the backlight, but how does the unit come apart? I
can't see any plugs to remove. Does the screen just pry apart? I
don't want to mar the appearance around the perimeter of the unit if
there is something I am overlooking to take it apart.

TIA,

H. R.(Bob) Hofmann

Pretty much all lcd monitors are 'clipped' together at the seams.
Using a screwdriver or any metal tool will almost certainly damage the
plastic.

I use credits cards (old, or unwanted ones received in the mail) to
pry the seams apart. Some monitors come apart rather easily while
others are very difficult to open up. Have never damaged anything
using the credit card method. Sometimes doubling the credit cards to
obtain a thicker 'tool', with the resultant increased prying/levering
power, is necessary.

I've seen it suggested on the Net that guitar picks will also do the
job. Recently came across these 'tools' on eBay that could probably do
the job, but have not tried either these or guitar picks.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Repair-Tool-for-T...1%7C240%3A1318
Wayne