Any idea's?

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 11:27:01

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.

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 11:32:59

I'd have thought a PSU problem, but what do I know.

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 11:34:57

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,

it has a direct mains feed, so no separate PSU, not sure if that makes any difference.

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 11:36:11

Not a lot.

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 11:38:54

Thought as much ..

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.

Rik · 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.

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 11:52:26

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?

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 11:52:53

I have heard that said.

Sebby · Apr 06, 2008, 12:08:10

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.

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 12:10:20

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.

Sebby · Apr 06, 2008, 12:11:14

It's a very strange one because you can see it works; it just won't stay on! $:-\$

mrapoc · Apr 06, 2008, 12:14:59

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...

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 12:20:23

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.

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 12:30:00

Well, not if you remember to unplug it first, that is.

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 12:31:37

Well spotted Rik, you obviously know my habits.

Glenn · Apr 06, 2008, 12:32:37

Sounds like a faulty capacitor to me, but which one

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 12:34:38

Thanks Glenn, if it is something as complex as that, then it is going in the bin.

Cheers.

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 12:45:20

It's probably a very simple repair, In, if you can identify the fault. Know any TV engineers?

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 12:47:57

Yes, but alas he is in Spain, I may give him a ring if all else fails Rik.

Thanks.

Glenn · Apr 06, 2008, 12:57:39

If you can findout which company makes it, then you may find a service manual online

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 13:18:52

Strangely Glenn it has a label on the back;

Product Number MA-982KC
Model Number 900P

But no makers name.

madasahatter · Apr 06, 2008, 13:22:29

That's a Proview In

Glenn · Apr 06, 2008, 13:23:02

http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=110538 has the answer to your problem, but I can't access the site, it times out

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 13:23:57

Same here.

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 13:24:54

Thanks Mad/Glenn, great minds, just found that site, it is obviously down at the moment, but we are making progress.

Glenn · Apr 06, 2008, 13:25:34

http://www.fixya.com/support/t137638-ma_982kc_900p

look at the last post

madasahatter · Apr 06, 2008, 13:29:23

Strange - I can't get to it through IDNet, but I can through hidemyass - is IDNet blocking things, similar to the mistybear thread?

Anyway in, the question is there, but no answers have been posted, so no point looking really

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 13:35:00

Not that I know of Mad.

madasahatter · Apr 06, 2008, 13:38:55

Well something strange is going on there Rik

Or is Jerry's paranoia rubbing off on me too?

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 13:41:48

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.

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 13:42:54

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..

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 14:08:22

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.

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 14:09:22

I they turn up on a stretch tandem, run!

Rik · Apr 06, 2008, 14:09:59

Quote from: Inactive on Apr 06, 2008, 13:42:54
Looks like a can of worms coming on..

Something's wrong, In, it's just a matter of trying to find what.

Inactive · Apr 06, 2008, 14:14:01

Quote from: Rik on Apr 06, 2008, 14:09:22
I they turn up on a stretch tandem, run!

The FAQ's on the site were as usual, as much help as an ashtray on a motor bike.

Oh well.

MoHux · Apr 06, 2008, 19:53:50

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!

Should that be the case just open up, and by-pass the switch.

Mo

Inactive · Apr 07, 2008, 00:39:53

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.