Thanks alot, your video helped me to repair 2 times in 2 years this model for capacitor issues as you showed, and saved me 300 bucks or more spending 2 bucks to repair and 20 minutes.
Excellent detail worked unbelievably good !!!! That was an amazing video excellent quality and camera work!!! Thanks so much you saved me at least $200.00 with only a $15. in expenses! Flat out your the boss excellent description and explanation!! For my first time soldiering it was a breeze thanks again !!
i came to this video because of those damn clips on the sides. excellent demonstration. my monitor's ~4 years old and just blew out today. i had it up and running in an hour's time
Thanks for posting this video, big help in seperating the case halves. My monitor burned up the blue ceramic caps next to the high voltage transformers. That's another item to watch.
You sir are a life saver! I have had this problem with other monitors & just tossed them out. Now I can attempt this fix myself if I mess up I was already prepared to replace it. This will be my first soldering job as well. Wish me luck!
I've got mine apart and will be going to Radio Shack to get the capacitor in a bit. Mine was exactly like yours. Thank you very much for creating this video.
Thanks for showing how to open this thing! It's such a pain to open, and I couldn't even do it without banging the plastic up a bit. I ran into one of these that worked for so long, but failed all of a sudden. I guessed it was the capacitors. Lo and behold, I found a bad, bulging green Samxon 1000uF and 470uF capacitor inside. I replaced them both with some pretty comparable capacitors I had sitting around (I even checked the impedance), and now the monitor's working great like it was for many years. I intend on looking into recapping this monitor, perhaps even completely, so as to keep it working for longer than these worn capacitors would keep it.
It is actually same procedure as a vx2240w 22". I have one that has the exact same problem. Very helpful video especially prying it apart. Hint - start prying from the bottom at the middle.
I‘ve had the same one laying around and the panel is kind of broken. I didn‘t know how to open the damn thing and your vid saved my live years after you uploaded it! My issue is that the screen has green lines all over it and it’s kinda blurry, but if i smack the monitor on the right spot at the top after it heated up a bit the green lines go away and it works perfectly fine 😂 I really don’t wanna buy a new monitor so i‘m gonna try to fix the panel or just buy a new one for like 10 bucks on Ebay🤣 Thanks a lot!
I know its been a long time.... I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas ???
Two things I'd like to add. There is a tab(a rectangular hole) on the lower right side that has a padlock symbol on it. By using a thin, slotted screwdriver to push on it while using a second screwdriver on the lower lip, you can easily get the first tab to snap open instead of damaging the casing. Once the first tab is open, it's easy to use a screwdriver to push the case open enough to release the next tab. Repeat until the sides and bottom are released. It then opens easily and no damage is done to the plastic. In addition, the capacitor is an electrolytic type and the working voltage(10 V in this one) must be used in the replacement capacitor or you will not get the correct capacitance. It it's close to 10 V(and not less than), it should work ok. A 35 V version may work but you are not going to have the correct capacitance. Electrolytic capacitors need the specified voltage to form the layer that provides the required capacitance. 1000 uF which stands for 1000 micro Farads (the units that are used with capacitors) is the size of the capacitor and this value will be generated when the electrolytic has the rated voltage applied. If the capacitor is rated at 35 V, then you'll only get 1000 uF at 35 V, not the 10 V and it may work but not as it was designed.
I bought a laptop from CompUSA. They talked me into the insurance by telling me "when the battery takes a crap in a years time, come back here and get another one free". so when my battery died, i went back there and the store was closed. glad the video helped
in australia here, exactly the same problem, you will notice a slot for exactly the same capacitor along side the dud one that is empty, I think they should have put the same cap in there as well to save wear on the one cap, anyway I have put two caps in and it is working very well !
I know its been a long time.... I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas ???
I fixed my VA912B 20" monitor - seven bad capacitors ! Don't go lower on the voltage rating - if it was 16V - you can't use a 10V part - but you can go to 25V. If the lead spacing is wider, you can lay it flat on the top side. You can go a little lower on the uF rating - I ran out of 470 uF and used two 220 uF in parallel (-) to (-). Take note of the direction of the (-) polarity before you remove them, also the pink/white wires ~Bob, Elec. Engr.
Thanks for this, was all I needed to do a two capacitor replacement, the same 1000 and the 450 beside it. :P I did less damage to the casing. :D TY , again.
Hi and thx for video. I have va2216 almost same board but my problem is different. when I cold boot monitor half of monitor does not shown it's going black and strange white colors which part I have to change.
Hey man, I have the same monitor but my issue is that it will turn on and work fine for about 5 seconds, then turn off fot a while, then it turns back on and repeats. Am thinking a bad cap will be the issue, so wish me luck as I open the back up! Thanks for the help.
Something that's worth mentioning is that the voltage may not be as important as the capacitance (uF), but when replacing a capacitor, you must always use one with the same or larger voltage value, otherwise it can literally explode. P.S. Using a higher capacitance capacitor can work, as long as it's only a filtration/stabilization capacitor and you don't go more than 500uF over that the value of the original capacitor. Though there are some exceptions.
I know its been a long time.... I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas ???
I have VA2216w it works fine, but for the last 2 weeks at power on it need ~2 minutes for lights to come on and blue light is flashing, I presume its same problem, my question is how can i know if its invertor (capacitor) problem or failing CCFL lamp? I know they are hard to change
Hello, can I help you, I have VX 900 vewsonic monitor and I just can't connect it to the pc by the VGA port, it says it has no signal, and it stays on hold.The dvi port does work, but I don't have a video plate with dvi port .He has some idea how to fix this problem. Another thing you know where to get the schematic manual from this monitor ?? .since already grateful
Getting the case apart really is a b**ch! So knowing which way to pry was very helpful. Even so I ended up "drilling" into the case at the split with a tiny screwdriver maybe ~1/8 in to get a purchase on the front case lip to pry it outward then used a small putty 'knife' for prying the halves apart then leaving it in there so it couldn't accidentally snap back together again when I was just getting started. BTW, usually the capacitance value for these capacitors can be larger (+50%) without causing a problem when they are for smoothing out power supply ripple, their typical function. Also, as someone else mentioned which is more important, NEVER use a lower voltage rating or you'll just be taking the whole thing apart all over again to replace it in the near future! For some additional background information on this problem search: "capacitor plague".
I know its been a long time.... I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas ???
In addition to the great instructions in this video, on my monitor, In order to remove the rear cover, I had to remove the two screws that hold the front control (small pc board with the on off s/w)
I have a viewing model VS16441 and the screen has gone on it. You switch it on and there are lives and hills. Looks more like a map. Is it worth fixing?
When you replace capacitors, the voltage rating should be at least as on the old capacitor - it doesn't matter if it is higher (in fact it is better - except it costs more).
my monitor turns off after 2 seconds..(pretty sure its the capacitor problem..screen looks perfectly fine when its on). However, none of my capacitors are domed on top. help please? how do i figure out which one is faulty?
I know its been a long time.... I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas ???
Спасибо чувак! Ремонт благодаря твоему видео обошелся в 40 рублей, по вашему это около 80 центов...Люди России и США братья, но у нас президент белый, а у вас обезьяна! ;)
hi thanks for sharing, i have a similar monitor trying to fix it but at 5:09 the 4 cables are not easy to pull out and i am afraid not to damage them. i have a link with a photo how they are here photos.app.goo.gl/PjLAxiVX2C59ginL7 , if you have any suggestion please tell me
THANK YOU MY FRIEND.With your help I repaired my VIEWSONIC VE710S.I changed 3 bulged capacitors for 4 euros and it's working.THANK YOU.
Thanks alot, your video helped me to repair 2 times in 2 years this model for capacitor issues as you showed, and saved me 300 bucks or more spending 2 bucks to repair and 20 minutes.
Excellent detail worked unbelievably good !!!! That was an amazing video excellent quality and camera work!!! Thanks so much you saved me at least $200.00 with only a $15. in expenses! Flat out your the boss excellent description and explanation!! For my first time soldiering it was a breeze thanks again !!
i came to this video because of those damn clips on the sides. excellent demonstration. my monitor's ~4 years old and just blew out today. i had it up and running in an hour's time
Thanks for posting this video, big help in seperating the case halves. My monitor burned up the blue ceramic caps next to the high voltage transformers. That's another item to watch.
You sir are a life saver! I have had this problem with other monitors & just tossed them out. Now I can attempt this fix myself if I mess up I was already prepared to replace it.
This will be my first soldering job as well.
Wish me luck!
I've got mine apart and will be going to Radio Shack to get the capacitor in a bit. Mine was exactly like yours. Thank you very much for creating this video.
Thanks for showing how to open this thing! It's such a pain to open, and I couldn't even do it without banging the plastic up a bit. I ran into one of these that worked for so long, but failed all of a sudden. I guessed it was the capacitors.
Lo and behold, I found a bad, bulging green Samxon 1000uF and 470uF capacitor inside. I replaced them both with some pretty comparable capacitors I had sitting around (I even checked the impedance), and now the monitor's working great like it was for many years. I intend on looking into recapping this monitor, perhaps even completely, so as to keep it working for longer than these worn capacitors would keep it.
It is actually same procedure as a vx2240w 22". I have one that has the exact same problem. Very helpful video especially prying it apart. Hint - start prying from the bottom at the middle.
I‘ve had the same one laying around and the panel is kind of broken.
I didn‘t know how to open the damn thing and your vid saved my live years after you uploaded it!
My issue is that the screen has green lines all over it and it’s kinda blurry, but if i smack the monitor on the right spot at the top after it heated up a bit the green lines go away and it works perfectly fine 😂
I really don’t wanna buy a new monitor so i‘m gonna try to fix the panel or just buy a new one for like 10 bucks on Ebay🤣
Thanks a lot!
had the same problem with my Viewsonic VX2262 and it's working now! thanks to this video!
Thank you so much buddy you really saved my money. Thanks a lot
Awesome! you just saved my monitor! Worked like a charm!
I know its been a long time....
I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas
???
@@MAIKUS07 did you fix it?
Two things I'd like to add. There is a tab(a rectangular hole) on the lower right side that has a padlock symbol on it. By using a thin, slotted screwdriver to push on it while using a second screwdriver on the lower lip, you can easily get the first tab to snap open instead of damaging the casing. Once the first tab is open, it's easy to use a screwdriver to push the case open enough to release the next tab. Repeat until the sides and bottom are released. It then opens easily and no damage is done to the plastic.
In addition, the capacitor is an electrolytic type and the working voltage(10 V in this one) must be used in the replacement capacitor or you will not get the correct capacitance. It it's close to 10 V(and not less than), it should work ok. A 35 V version may work but you are not going to have the correct capacitance. Electrolytic capacitors need the specified voltage to form the layer that provides the required capacitance. 1000 uF which stands for 1000 micro Farads (the units that are used with capacitors) is the size of the capacitor and this value will be generated when the electrolytic has the rated voltage applied. If the capacitor is rated at 35 V, then you'll only get 1000 uF at 35 V, not the 10 V and it may work but not as it was designed.
Страшные звуки! Но молодец, мужик! Взялся за дело! Удачи!
This is the second time I need to replace one of my VX1940 capacitors and the second time I use this video to help me! Thanks!
I bought a laptop from CompUSA. They talked me into the insurance by telling me "when the battery takes a crap in a years time, come back here and get another one free". so when my battery died, i went back there and the store was closed.
glad the video helped
Thanks a lot for this video. You just saved me 200$
Same cap in same monitor model died on mine. Thanks for the video!
Thank you very much, the walk through was helpful and it helped me to find the cause, a resistor had burned out so again great tutorial!
in australia here, exactly the same problem, you will notice a slot for exactly the same capacitor along side the dud one that is empty, I think they should have put the same cap in there as well to save wear on the one cap, anyway I have put two caps in and it is working very well !
I know its been a long time....
I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas
???
yea man, glad it helped. It's such an easy and cheap fix.I'm still using all the same monitors to this day. I easily doubled the life of them.
Thanks for this video. I had 2 bulging caps on mine. Screen refused to come on. Replacing them tomorrow :)
thanks dude...i survived my Viewsonic VA1918
excellant quality.
My Viewsonic is doing the same thing. Guess I will have to replace the caps. Good thing dad taught me to solder!
I fixed my VA912B 20" monitor - seven bad capacitors ! Don't go lower on the voltage rating - if it was 16V - you can't use a 10V part - but you can go to 25V. If the lead spacing is wider, you can lay it flat on the top side. You can go a little lower on the uF rating - I ran out of 470 uF and used two 220 uF in parallel (-) to (-). Take note of the direction of the (-) polarity before you remove them, also the pink/white wires ~Bob, Elec. Engr.
Thanks for putting this up!! Gonna salvage my monitor now! :P
Thanks for this, was all I needed to do a two capacitor replacement, the same 1000 and the 450 beside it. :P I did less damage to the casing. :D TY , again.
Big thanks man !! help me a lot brother !!
Hi and thx for video. I have va2216 almost same board but my problem is different. when I cold boot monitor half of monitor does not shown it's going black and strange white colors which part I have to change.
Hey man, I have the same monitor but my issue is that it will turn on and work fine for about 5 seconds, then turn off fot a while, then it turns back on and repeats.
Am thinking a bad cap will be the issue, so wish me luck as I open the back up! Thanks for the help.
Something that's worth mentioning is that the voltage may not be as important as the capacitance (uF), but when replacing a capacitor, you must always use one with the same or larger voltage value, otherwise it can literally explode.
P.S. Using a higher capacitance capacitor can work, as long as it's only a filtration/stabilization capacitor and you don't go more than 500uF over that the value of the original capacitor. Though there are some exceptions.
I know its been a long time....
I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas
???
Glad somebody got some use out of it, happy salvaging :)
thanks for posting i have the same monitor with the same problem im going to do this to mines
I have VA2216w it works fine, but for the last 2 weeks at power on it need ~2 minutes for lights to come on and blue light is flashing, I presume its same problem, my question is how can i know if its invertor (capacitor) problem or failing CCFL lamp?
I know they are hard to change
Hello, can I help you, I have VX 900 vewsonic monitor and I just can't connect it to the pc by the VGA port, it says it has no signal, and it stays on hold.The dvi port does work, but I don't have a video plate with dvi port .He has some idea how to fix this problem. Another thing you know where to get the schematic manual from this monitor ?? .since already grateful
@jsdrftng yeah i got monitor fixed got the same capacitor from radioshack and put it right in like how u did in the video and its working right now...
Getting the case apart really is a b**ch! So knowing which way to pry was very helpful. Even so I ended up "drilling" into the case at the split with a tiny screwdriver maybe ~1/8 in to get a purchase on the front case lip to pry it outward then used a small putty 'knife' for prying the halves apart then leaving it in there so it couldn't accidentally snap back together again when I was just getting started.
BTW, usually the capacitance value for these capacitors can be larger (+50%) without causing a problem when they are for smoothing out power supply ripple, their typical function. Also, as someone else mentioned which is more important, NEVER use a lower voltage rating or you'll just be taking the whole thing apart all over again to replace it in the near future!
For some additional background information on this problem search: "capacitor plague".
I know its been a long time....
I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas
???
Hi. Thanks. I'll look for 1000nF capacitor. My Viewsonic turns on but would flicker after less than an hour.
In addition to the great instructions in this video, on my monitor, In order to remove the rear cover, I had to remove the two screws that hold the front control (small pc board with the on off s/w)
thank you very much, I get that screen that operate more mine is only VGA, changing the capacitor run, thanks in Paris
I have a viewing model VS16441 and the screen has gone on it. You switch it on and there are lives and hills. Looks more like a map. Is it worth fixing?
Viewsonic oops
@montecarlobb1 cool, did you fix it? My monitors lasted about 2 years after purchase
When you replace capacitors, the voltage rating should be at least as on the old capacitor - it doesn't matter if it is higher (in fact it is better - except it costs more).
@ventureelect Thanks, hope it helped
To remove rear cover, I force in an old credit card and aggressively pull it between the front and back to separate them.
thank you so much more...
my monitor turns off after 2 seconds..(pretty sure its the capacitor problem..screen looks perfectly fine when its on). However, none of my capacitors are domed on top. help please? how do i figure out which one is faulty?
danobot same, mine turns on temporarily
Success!!!
Thank you very much!
I know its been a long time....
I have same monitor, unassembled it and I found the same exact capacitor swollen, I replaced it, but the screen remains the same. the only difference now is that the led signal comes on and off faster, any ideas
???
thank you so much schematic please?????????
Thank you very much!!!
Set your camera setting on macro and you should be able to focus clearing with these setting. Thanks
GREATTTT!!!! Thanks!!!
CÁM ƠN,
THANKS YOU
I pound it from you thanks.
Мдаааа.... Молотком и зубилом было бы быстрее. Отличная иллюстрация, когда руки растут из задницы.
cool. I'd spend $4.00 vs $100.00 any day!
Спасибо чувак! Ремонт благодаря твоему видео обошелся в 40 рублей, по вашему это около 80 центов...Люди России и США братья, но у нас президент белый, а у вас обезьяна! ;)
thanks !!!!
I have no power
hi thanks for sharing, i have a similar monitor trying to fix it but at 5:09 the 4 cables are not easy to pull out and i am afraid not to damage them. i have a link with a photo how they are here photos.app.goo.gl/PjLAxiVX2C59ginL7 , if you have any suggestion please tell me