On Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:37:10 -0700, dansabrservices wrote:

I'm curious if the controller ICs in other LCD monitors typically run

this hot (pretty much too hot to touch) and without heatsinks.

In my experience, no. Look at the power supply lines with a scope and
look for noise. I'd still suspect the filter caps here.

Dan

I've actually replaced all the caps with Japanese low ESR, with the
exception of the 450 volt cap. I will see if I can get a scope on the
supply lines.