OK, next door neighbour gave me TFT Monitor with a fault.
It does actually work, however it switches itself off in about 3 seconds, I can then switch it on again, same thing happens.
Any idea's anyone.
Thanks. ;)
I'd have thought a PSU problem, but what do I know. :)
Quote from: Rik on Apr 06, 2008, 11:32:59
I'd have thought a PSU problem, but what do I know. :)
Certainly more than I do Rik, ;D it has a direct mains feed, so no separate PSU, not sure if that makes any difference.
Not a lot. :)
Thought as much .. ;D
It is only a cheapo thing that he got as part of PC World package, no makers name on it, he has only had it about 18 months.
I thought it would come in handy as a spare, if I could fix it.
One of the hardware specialists will probably be able to give some useful advice, In. You could also ask over on PC Pals.
Quote from: Rik on Apr 06, 2008, 11:50:21
One of the hardware specialists will probably be able to give some useful advice, In. You could also ask over on PC Pals.
Don't they have a strange Admin over there? :duck: :hide: ;D ;D
I have heard that said. >:D
I had a very similar thing with a Dell monitor that someone gave me, but I couldn't find the problem. Given the price of a repair compared with the cost of a new one, it just wasn't worth it. :(
Thanks Seb, I am sure that you are correct, I was just living in hope someone may have a quick fix before I bin it. ;)
It's a very strange one because you can see it works; it just won't stay on! :-\
You could always open her up and peer inside for loose wires etc.
Better than just throwing it out :-\
Could be sparking inside or something, making it cut out as a safety measure - now if you found a loose wire... ???
Thanks Sam, that was to be my next move, I may even run a soldering iron over any exposed joints, i have nothing to lose.
Well, not if you remember to unplug it first, that is. :)
Well spotted Rik, you obviously know my habits. ;)
Sounds like a faulty capacitor to me, but which one ???
Thanks Glenn, if it is something as complex as that, then it is going in the bin.
Cheers.
It's probably a very simple repair, In, if you can identify the fault. Know any TV engineers?
Yes, but alas he is in Spain, I may give him a ring if all else fails Rik.
Thanks. ;)
If you can findout which company makes it, then you may find a service manual online
Strangely Glenn it has a label on the back;
Product Number MA-982KC
Model Number 900P
But no makers name. ???
That's a Proview In :)
http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=110538 has the answer to your problem, but I can't access the site, it times out
Same here. :(
Thanks Mad/Glenn, great minds, just found that site, it is obviously down at the moment, but we are making progress. :thumb: :thumb:
http://www.fixya.com/support/t137638-ma_982kc_900p
look at the last post
Strange - I can't get to it through IDNet, but I can through hidemyass - is IDNet blocking things, similar to the mistybear thread? :whistle:
Anyway in, the question is there, but no answers have been posted, so no point looking really :(
Not that I know of Mad.
Well something strange is going on there Rik :(
Or is Jerry's paranoia rubbing off on me too? :(
Thanks guys, at least we are getting somewhere now, I looked at the one Glen mentioned, alas that looks a bit complicated, I went to the Proview Site, took a look at the manual, no help as usual.
Cheers.
;)
Quote from: madasahatter on Apr 06, 2008, 13:38:55
Well something strange is going on there Rik :(
Or is Jerry's paranoia rubbing off on me too? :(
Looks like a can of worms coming on.. ;D ;D
Found this on the Proview site;
Company Goodies Enterprise Limited
Address Windsor Road, Bedford MK42 9SS
Inspiring name for a service agent, still it should " gel " I guess. ;D
I they turn up on a stretch tandem, run! ;D
Quote from: Inactive on Apr 06, 2008, 13:42:54
Looks like a can of worms coming on.. ;D ;D
Something's wrong, In, it's just a matter of trying to find what. :(
Quote from: Rik on Apr 06, 2008, 14:09:22
I they turn up on a stretch tandem, run! ;D
;D ;D The FAQ's on the site were as usual, as much help as an ashtray on a motor bike.
Oh well. ;)
Could be something simple In'. If there is a switch on the TFT is it a 'push - push' toggle switch?
If so, check to see if its lock isn't holding, allowing it to fly back out/switch off! :fingers:
Should that be the case just open up, and by-pass the switch. ;D
Mo
;)
Thanks Mo, the fault does seem to be switch related, however it does seem to lock on OK, it just will not stay on for much more than about 3 seconds.
I am going to take the back off of it tomorrow ( read later ), that should kill or cure it. ;D ;D