20 Most Recent Dell E173FP 17" LCD Monitor - Page 7 Questions & Answers

hit the auto adjust button

This is an easy fix. Click control-alt and the "up" arrow key to right the display.

More likely to have failed transistors, fuse, cold solder joints.
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Dell%20E173FPb/
If you really want to fix it, you may want to buy a repalcement board than trying fix it down to component level.

Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide http://www.fixya.com/support/r7406380-tv_training_manuals Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.

Or www.digikey.com just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current, long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series.

Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us/Invpowersupply.html

It may have shorted out transistors (c5706/5707)
If you are going to DIY and already try the monitor with another PC, and have proper tools and know safety precaution then please read on: Most common failures in the LCD monitors are bad capacitors (bulging top/seal or leaking) in the power supply (they should be replaced in a set), blown fuses; poor solder joints, failed inverter circuits (blown fuse, shorted transistors, shorted/open transformers), bad lamps (poor solder connections or worn out lamps). You will need to open it up and inspect the inside, see example of failed DELL monitors to get some ideas what to look for: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/ Post back what you see inside so we can guide you further and it will help out other people in the future also.

Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide http://www.fixya.com/support/r7406380-tv_training_manuals Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.

Or www.digikey.com just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current, long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series. Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us

flashing menu control is locked again & again .how can i close it

Please read here:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4554052-dell_monitor_lock_unlock_instruction

Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.

Or www.digikey.com just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current, long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series.

Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us

Please read below:
If you are going to DIY and already try the monitor with another PC, and have proper tools and know safety precaution then please read on: Most common failures in the LCD monitors are bad capacitors (bulging top/seal or leaking) in the power supply (they should be replaced in a set), blown fuses; poor solder joints, failed inverter circuits (blown fuse, shorted transistors, shorted/open transformers), bad lamps (poor solder connections or worn out lamps). You will need to open it up and inspect the inside, see example of failed DELL monitors to get some ideas what to look for: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/ Post back what you see inside so we can guide you further and it will help out other people in the future also.

Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide http://www.fixya.com/support/r7406380-tv_training_manuals Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.

Or www.digikey.com just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current, long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series. Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us

Hello,

It sounds like you accidentally press the key combination to rotate the screen. This is a feature on some video cards to allow portrait display with the right monitor. Your monitor does not rotate so the picture is sideways. To correct this problem simply click CTRL + ALT + Up Arrow and your screen should return to the correct orientation.

I hope this helps, if so please rate our solution.

BuddyMc

Hi,
Please check your VGA / Video cards on your Computer. And Or you can test your Computer by using another monitor ( just to check where is the root cause). So that you can decide where is problem.
regards

You try the auto adjust button?
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/monitors/e173fp/En/controls.htm

Adjust the display settings on the computer by right clicking anywhere on the desk top except on any of the icons - a blank area. Select properties then select display settings - adjust to the desired or correct resolution.

Did the new transistors shorted out? You maut make sure to checkt the gray tuning caps in the inverter output sections, if they are bad, the inverter will run at the wrong frquency and burns uo the transistors. You also need to look real close at the solder joints in the inverter sections, especially around the inverter transformers.
12vdc is OK?
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Dell%20E173FPb/

You may be better off getting the replacement board:
Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us

Hopefully the lamp assemblies are OK.

Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you. Or www.digikey.com just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current, long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series.

You can DIY repair down to component level or replace the board.
It can be fuse (higher than one Ohm reading), transistors, cold solder joints, caps.
See pictures here:
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Dell%20E173FPb/

Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us

Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you. Or www.digikey.com just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current, long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series.

Does the monitor do this with other machines? If no or unsure, do the following and see if the problem persists
1. click Start 2. Click Control Panel
3. In Classic View, find the Power Options Icon and Double Click. In Category View, click the Performance And Maintenance and then click on Power Options.
4. Under the Power Schemes Tab, click the drop down box next to "Turn off monitor" and change the time.
5. Click Apply/Ok

Not compatible or not working well with windows 7?

Maybe, It doesn't work because the driver/application you installed is for other versions of operating system. I am also using windows 7 like you so don't you worry, You can still use your old installer/driver from other versions of operating systems. Just remember that before installing any program in a windows 7 Operating System Computer, Use "troubleshoot compatibility". Right Click the Icon of your program installer/application first, then choose "troubleshoot compatibility". This will allow you to choose on what type operating system your program will run. Just reply back if it still doesn't work.:D rate and vote for me:))

adjust brighness through EHT in monitor card.

your monitor can not be fixed you need to replace it

Inverter has probably gone out. You can replace them for around 15 bucks. You'll have to remove the front plastic bezel from the lcd, and then right below the lcd you'll see the inverter. Just check to see if there are any part numbers on the inverter and search for it on eBay.

That's it!

Check out the four transistors (c5706/5707) Emitter to Collector (see picture of the transistor in my transistor album for pinout), it should read open circuit (should be checked out off the board). This is common problem. Make sure to inspect the solder joint in on the board, especially around the inverter transformer pins. Make sure the fuse read out less than one Ohm also.
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Dell%20E173FPb/

Basic LCD monitor and LCD TV troubleshooting guide:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting

http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide

Failed TV, Monitors, Caps : http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Capacitor kits: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you. Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us