Hello,

I'm not sure if this is the right group to ask but I'll go ahead and
try. I have a Samsung monitor and recently it started experiencing
some monitor problems. The problem is the monitor seems to lose power
intermittently. The power LED goes off and I can't turn it on for a
while. A little while later, maybe 10-15 minutes or so, the monitor
turns itself back on and works like normal.

I'm not exactly sure what causes these power failures, but like I said
they're intermittent. I'm thinking its a possibility that it might be
due to the temperature sometimes in my house. In other words, if it
gets too hot, these events seem more frequent - but, I'm not really
positive about that.

Sometimes the monitor works for weeks without such an issue occuring.
Other times it will do it two or three times in a day.

Can anyone give me an idea as to what would cause such a problem in
terms of hardware or software (if that is the case) and if its fixable
by a newbie like me?

Thanks.

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I have a Samsung monitor ....

Model number? CRT or LCD? How old?

ha escrito:

Hello,

I'm not sure if this is the right group to ask but I'll go ahead and
try. I have a Samsung monitor and recently it started experiencing
some monitor problems. The problem is the monitor seems to lose power
intermittently. The power LED goes off and I can't turn it on for a
while. A little while later, maybe 10-15 minutes or so, the monitor
turns itself back on and works like normal.

I'm not exactly sure what causes these power failures, but like I said
they're intermittent. I'm thinking its a possibility that it might be
due to the temperature sometimes in my house. In other words, if it
gets too hot, these events seem more frequent - but, I'm not really
positive about that.

Sometimes the monitor works for weeks without such an issue occuring.
Other times it will do it two or three times in a day.

Can anyone give me an idea as to what would cause such a problem in
terms of hardware or software (if that is the case) and if its fixable
by a newbie like me?

Thanks.

there is a bad solder joint somewhere, either that or a component has
become thermo- sensitive (probably in the power supply). Do NOT nurse
this along and continue using it, you are likely stressing other
components which will lead to an expensive repair. Get it to a tech now
before things get worse!
-B.

Regardless of the make of the monitor, sometimes components in the power
supply or other areas can become thermo sensitive. An experienced tech can
troubleshoot the monitor and replace them.

If the defective parts are generic, they can be bought from most any
electronics parts supplier. If the defective parts are proprietary, then it
will be up to the discretion of the manufacture if they will sell parts to
non authorized service people. To guarantee having the monitor serviced,
call the manufacture or the dealer to find out where to send the monitor for
factory service.

If your monitor is out of warranty, it may not pay to have it serviced. Many
times, it is better value to replace the monitor, and have a new warranty
with it. We found that most of these computer monitors, when used every day,
last about 3 to 4 years maximum.

--

JANA
_____


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Hello,

I'm not sure if this is the right group to ask but I'll go ahead and
try. I have a Samsung monitor and recently it started experiencing
some monitor problems. The problem is the monitor seems to lose power
intermittently. The power LED goes off and I can't turn it on for a
while. A little while later, maybe 10-15 minutes or so, the monitor
turns itself back on and works like normal.

I'm not exactly sure what causes these power failures, but like I said
they're intermittent. I'm thinking its a possibility that it might be
due to the temperature sometimes in my house. In other words, if it
gets too hot, these events seem more frequent - but, I'm not really
positive about that.

Sometimes the monitor works for weeks without such an issue occuring.
Other times it will do it two or three times in a day.

Can anyone give me an idea as to what would cause such a problem in
terms of hardware or software (if that is the case) and if its fixable
by a newbie like me?

Thanks.

wrote:
CRT, Model 997DF. About one year old.

monitors *usually* come with a 3-5year manufacturers warranty, make it
thier problem