DELL Monitor Won't Stay On Fix

I show how I fixed a DELL Monitor that would power off a few seconds after being turned on. Model # E176FPb

[@prettybirdbeenlpeacock6592]

Thanks for the video. I gave me the courage to try to fix my Dell 17 inch 8 yr old monitor that wouldn't stay on. Between your video and another one on KZbin I found a broken solder joint (no bulging capacitors) and fixed it. Thanks for taking your time to video yourself and putting it up on KZbin

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Thanks for watching!

[@noko1146]

I think I might have the same problem. I replaced the entire power supply board and I still have the issue. From a visual appearance there are no bad caps. Could you describe what the "broken solder joint" looked like? Thank you.

[@hrep14]

Thanks for the video. I have a monitor that started doing the same thing a few months ago. I just put it aside and haven’t replaced it, because the system it was connected to had other problems which I eventually fixed but haven’t felt the need to use it. I’ve been randomly looking at new monitors over the last couple of weeks, but thought I would check YT to see if I could fix it and found your video. I will check it tomorrow. Thanks again. 😊

[@becausestuffbreaks]

You're welcome! Let me know what you find. Thanks for watching!

[@fangojett6001]

I have a dell 1905fp monitor which turns on but shuts off like yours in the video. I can hear a faint buzzing sound during the time that it’s on. I replaced all the capacitors and it’s still doing the same thing with no change. What else could be wrong?

[@randallmacdonald4851]

Thanks, Justin. I found one in the garbage bin also. I haven't opened it yet but it looks like the bad caps disease, too. I'll see if I can't replace the caps as you have.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Let me know how it goes

[@brahma8831]

Can you tell by looking at the capacitors that they are faulty? I'm having the exact same issue with an old dell monitor so might give this a go! Are the capacitors easy enough to replace? Thanks

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Sometimes capacitors bulge or leak from the top but bad ones don't always show it. They are easy for me because I have all the right tools. I don't know what you have. Thanks for watching!

[@brahma8831]

@limitswitch ah okay, I kind of assumed you could pull them out with your fingers and push the new ones in. I don't have many tools, I have a pair of pliers though, would they do? Thanks for your help!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

No. You need a soldering and desoldering set of tools.

[@xavierearnst6245]

thanks man this really helped alot with the in depth problem solving. I was looking through google for an answer to a problem like this and all I could find was questions with almost zero in depth answers. ill put time and energy into it when I have the time and energy, still bumbed this thing doesn't work.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Let me know if you get it working and what fixes it. Thanks for watching!

[@EricThomson]

Thanks, video helped my fix my DELL E198FPb blinking power button issue. My screen was totally black. I replaced the two Elite 16V 680uF capacitors that were slightly domed, with NTE 25V 680uF high temp capacitors that I bought at my local Micro Center (pack of 2 for $1.99). I wish I had a 40 watt soldering iron because my 15watt took forever to heat the solder but it worked. The only issue I had was that the buttons on the front, no longer work. The monitor comes on as soon as I plug it in, and I can't turn it off without unplugging it.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I've learned over the years the electrolytic capacitors can be bad, even if they aren't leaking or domed. Might just need to change the rest of them.

[@noko1146]

I put a new PSB board on instead of replacing capacitors and it didnt fix the issue, what could be the problem? Could it be a faulty new board or a fault main board? Thx.

[@dablack12]

what is good website to buy good quality capacitors from?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I use Newark or Mouser. I prefer Mouser.

[@8953147]

Same thing happened to my flat screen tv. They use cheap caps everywhere!!

[@harunaelias1441]

THANKS Brother,,, Working 1000000000%

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@nerdytech7287]

Forgot to discharge the caps. Arc monitors got a 240v dc in a cap without a discharge resister. If you don’t pull the plug while monitor was on. The cap stays live almost good 10 to 20 mins. You won’t fee anything until you hit it with the soft part of your hand. (Still waiting for the feeling to return) lol

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Oh my. Didn't know there was no discharge resistor. My monitor was sitting powered off for a very long time.

[@pauleysisland4959]

Another great job!

[@Wilkinization]

Thanks so much! I fixed my Dell 2208WFP by replacing some bulging capacitors. woohoo!

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Yippee! Thanks for watching!

[@statusquo7128]

Amazing.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Thanks!

[@hectorsoto8561]

I have the same model and the same problem of this monitor. The bad news is that I have replaced Capacitors (2x1000mF and 4x470mF) and Transistors (2xMosfet J598 and 4xC5707). Can you help me wih this?. PS I'm not electronic and I'm so dumb about this but my monitor still works it turns on and after 5 sec the screen gets off, but if I light up with my phone you can see the display.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

That would be a different problem. The backlight isn't working. There is a high voltage power supply for that and it's supplying the backlight. There are some high voltage capacitors for that. It could be about anything. Hard to tell without having my hands on it.

[@hectorsoto8561]

@@becausestuffbreaks Is the same monitor and the same boards. So, you guess it's the big capacitor in the power board?. Because it looks fine with no inflation sign.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

It's hard to know without looking at it. On that note, I've seen these monitors for sale at Good Will for $10.

[@rafrafs2771]

Can u fo the same with samsung monitor?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I don't have a Samsung monitor so I don't know.

[@carlocanlas]

What if the scenario was the monitor would power off 30mins-1hr after turning it on? It would then turn back on after a few mins. Although upon inspection no visible bulge on the capacitors. Is it possible that the culprit are the capacitors as well?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Yes, they don't have to be bulging to be bad.

[@carlocanlas]

Justin Peters Thanks!

[@carlocanlas]

Another question, I've noticed that temperature contributes to thr issue -- I noticed that when used in a cold room/environment -- the monitor works fine. could this still be caused by faulty capacitors?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Hmm, sounds more like a bad solder joint if it's temperature sensitive.

[@carlocanlas]

Justin Peters is it possible for a solder joint to be bad even if it looks good on visual inspection?

[@vinayjatt4508]

Good work keep it up

[@alexhayden2303]

My old LG 1718S has this problem. Switched on: Displays LOGO: briefly shows Online screen and switches Off! I also notice small sparking on 9 pin Shell, when connecting.

[@becausestuffbreaks]

That's not good if you see a spark on the shell. Something is shorted to the chassis.

[@alexhayden2303]

@@becausestuffbreaks Just an old Spare I thought about fixing: It can wait for a winter evening and probably the ash can! Thanks

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Lol, whatever works

[@Mommykari]

I know this video is old but I have a westing house 32 inch tv model VR-3215 when I turn it on the w turns on for a few then goes blank I can hear the static but no picture i opened the back up to see if the capacitors was good I saw two 680uf35v that where swollen on top . My question is do you think that can be the reason or is it more to it in your opinion? I don’t know much about this I’m learning from your videos

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I think you found the problem. Also, if you see other capacitors that are exactly the same but not bulging, go ahead and replace them. You may have some other problems but you have to start with the obviously bad capacitors. Let me know how it goes and if you need anymore help.

[@MultiBwee]

good job

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Thanks

[@MultiBwee]

@@becausestuffbreaks Thanks a million , I had more than five of those monitors with same issue , just fixed the first one on your instructions , great teacher

[@cookingwithseema1500]

I will try with my monitor but the ismy display goes for 1 to to seconds then came back

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Good luck. Let me know if it works

[@silentbravo]

dang, to bad the caps on mine look good. Not interested in replacing CCFL on a 15"... Good video though

[@KYfishguy]

Some caps may be bad even though they look good is what I found with some digging on the internet. I just replaced 2 680uf that were bulging and the monitor still shuts off. So I just ordered a few 1000uf and 470uf to replace all the caps even though they aren't showing signs. Worst case I lose $15 gambling. If I win I saved $100. The monitor I typing this to you on now was repaired same way. As you said if the ccfl is bad I'll trash it. good luck

[@KYfishguy]

Remember the Ferengi 3rd Rule of Acquisition: "Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. "

[@majorhavoc9693]

Don't you mean, "powers ON then shuts off"?

[@becausestuffbreaks]

I changed it to "DELL Won't Stay On Fix." Sound good?

[@BenjtheMan]

Lol the outro

[@becausestuffbreaks]

Lol. Thanks for watching!