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Samsung SyncMaster 226BW / Bad Inverter/Backlight?

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Sicuro   02-05-2009 at 02:02:05 PM

General Information:

 

I bought my Samsung 226BW about 2 years ago. The Warranty has run out. I contacted Samsung and received little helpful support as they kept directing me to do the same thing.

 

Model#: LS22MEWSFV/XAA

 

My Symptoms:

 

For the past two months the monitor has been having problems after it was on standby for 1+ hour(s). When you turned the monitor on it would take awhile to warm up, going from black to dim (blinking), to working normally. It would eventually fix itself but, now it just blinks (and it has been for the past 36 hours). The blinking is much like when the starter on a florescent bulb is going bad.

 

The time it took to 'warm up' was increasing so I tried NOT to turn the monitor off for as long as I could. However the computer does get turned off or put to sleep every so often and now the monitor won't stop flickering/blinking.

 

What I have Tried:

 

Different Computer. Problem Persisted.
Different cords, ranging from VGA (w/Adapter) to DVI & even power. Problem Persisted.

 

What I don't want to do unless needed:

 

Buy a new monitor. I find it ridiculous that one has to buy a new appliance every time it goes out. I know you can normally fix it yourself with some knowledge but, the majority of the populace can not. This monitor has great statistics and as a designer I am picky.

 


What I do want to do:

 

Find out what the problem is. If it is the inverter/backlight (I am just guessing from other articles I read), then it would be lovely if someone could direct me to what I have to buy and possibly a guide to replace it.. if necessary.


Message edited by Sicuro on 02-05-2009 at 02:05:38 PM
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o1die   02-05-2009 at 02:24:51 PM

Samsung had some quality issues with certain tv's and monitors a few years ago. Sorry I can't help you on do it yourself servicing. I just purchased a sceptre hd tv and it works fine. Newegg has a sceptre monitor with specs similar to your samsung for only $159.99 with free shipping. It's really a question of how much money you want to spend on fixing your old monitor. I rarely fix old electronics. Some of the boards inside monitors and tv's cost more to replace than the original price of the item. If you live in the usa, another option is to donate your monitor to goodwill and take a tax deduction. Goodwill has electronics centers around the usa and accepts used monitors and tv's. Let them repair it.


Message edited by o1die on 02-05-2009 at 02:28:46 PM
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Sicuro   02-05-2009 at 02:37:42 PM

I had priced:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824009145
&
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824112009

I don't really have a problem with the money part of buying a new monitor. I was hesitant at first because I don't know much about the specifications. I often Just compare the Response Time, Contrast Ration, Screen Size and... that's it. So which of the the two above are better?

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Sicuro   02-05-2009 at 03:27:59 PM

As an additional side note, I just turned the brightness down and reduced flickering/blinking as much. When I turn it up the blinking increases.

 

Update:
After about 10 minutes of turning the brightness down, the screen stopped blinking. If I turn it up just a bit it continues again. None of this is going to help I bet but it is worth stating.

 

Update2:
After 10 of update 1, I could turn the brightness of my monitor up to 50 (where it was at before) without it blinking. Although I may still get a new monitor, it is nice that I can use this one until I do by messing around with the Brightness.


Message edited by Sicuro on 02-05-2009 at 03:48:16 PM
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o1die   02-05-2009 at 04:16:49 PM

I'd go with the acer just for the 3 year warranty. Be sure to register it online if you order it.

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