Monitor Poofed Out

[rtm27]

Last night, I was on the computer when a transformer nearby blew, and I lost power. A few hours later, power was restored....everything booted back up, except my monitor.

I kept pressing the power button, but nothing worked. I tried different outlets, hoding down the power button for several seconds.....nothing.

I plugged in a 15" monitor that wasn't being used, and it works fine....even used the cables hooked up to the computer and they worked fine.

I had no trouble with this monitor the past 5yrs. It was a Sceptre Komodo 19" monitor with built in speakers.

 

[7thsinger]

Any smell of burnt wiring RTM? I've never had a monitor poof out like that.

 

[rtm27]

no burnt smell....i know its strange

 

[dee]

sounds stupid and i should keep out, but could it be the fuse thats been blown in the plug after the transformer blew.

 

[rtm27]

I'm open to suggestions. It's a 19" lcd monitor.

 

[dee]

google it ray i just did seems it`s a common problem, not good if the warrantys run out tho.

 

[dan-ger-ous]

My speakers blew on me too, the main subwoofer survived it, but the two tiny speakers didnt. :(

 

[dee]

the whole monitor dan,

 

[dan-ger-ous]

the whole monitor dan,

I know that was slightly off topic lol but i just felt like sharing my depressing moment. :(

 

[rtm27]

Monitor had 1yr warranty with a 1yr extended. I've had it 5yrs.

 

[7thsinger]

At least it wasn't two years and one month when it poofed out. lol

 

[dee]

as said googled it seems it a common fault. o omly read a few reports, most love the monitor just goes caput after a while, lol yours has lasted a lot longer than others.

 

[greensman]

as said googled it seems it a common fault. o omly read a few reports, most love the monitor just goes caput after a while, lol yours has lasted a lot longer than others.

RTM it's time for an upgrade!! Get something in the 23" PLUS range... That's what I'm doing for my next monitor!!! :)

IF you know theonjrs from aD you might give him a PM if no one here is able to help ye. ;) He's repaired a couple of monitors but I can't remember the model or why. :) GOOD LUCK buddy!!!

 

[cactikid]

did you use protection?:rolleyes:

 

[rtm27]

Talked to a friend of mine. He mentioned a few solutions, could be anything from an easy fix to the motherboard going out, which will cost me about what the monitor costs to fix.

 

[rtm27]

Well, since it has been a while since I updated y'all, the past month I have been using my mom's 15" lcd monitor. She has a computer, but does not use it at all.

Right now I am waiting on my new monitor to arrive....a 21.5" wide screen monitor. So far, UPS hasn't arrived yet to deliver it. Here is a link to the one I decided to buy.


New 21.5" Monitor

 

[dan-ger-ous]

Looks fab mate. :)

 

[wheelo]

21.5, thats bigger than my first tv

 

[rtm27]

21.5, thats bigger than my first tv

Tell me about it!! My first tv was a 17"......now I have a 26" lcd wide screen tv!!

 

[Knotaclu]

Sweet Monitor Rtm, Looks like the stand is detachable and you can wall mount it.
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