20 Most Recent Samsung SyncMaster 940B Monitor Questions & Answers

It is only stays on for 2 seconds then your capacitors are bad. If it is only going out for a few seconds that it is probably auto refreshing.

Shine a flash light onto the monitor, if you can see icons/desktopon the screen then you know you need a new monitor!
You should be covered under warranty!

Try it another PC to make sure it is not PC problem, if it is monitor problem then you will need to troubleshoot it.
If you are going to DIY 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 SAMSUNG 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 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

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

Here are the service manual: http://elektrotanya.com/?q=showresult&megnev=Samsung%20&megnev2=940B%20&kategoria=&kat2=all

You may be better off getting a small inverter that convert 12vdc to 120vac @ 100watts or more.

http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

sounds like it might be a graphics card. if u have an old graphics or vidio card, open the case and remove your card then install the old one. if it works now youll know your card is bad. If u have an old video card and an open pci slot install it and move the monitor cable to the old video card plugin. if it works now same thing your graphics card is bad. to know which card to remove just remember which one the monitor is plugged into.

Hello,

It sounds like you have a monitor with a common problem. After a few years some LCD monitors will blow a power supply. The problem is caused by parts called capacitors overheating in the confined space of the monitor. If you are good at electronics repair/soldering you can usually fix the problem. Check out a few pictures on my web site www.ccl-la.com/badcaps.htm You can take the back cover off your monitor and look for the bad parts,replace any that look like the pictures and your monitor should work fine. The capacitors do need to be installed with the correct + and - connections, note the stripe on the old one and insert the new one the same way. If you don't want to try the repair yourself we offer a repair service for $35 plus shipping.

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

Buddy
Corporate Computer
www.ccl-la.com
Over 21 years of computer and printer support/repair

It sounds like you are in the Store Demo Mode. Turn it off and see if that fixes it. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/145519/Samsung-Syncmaster-Fx2490hd.html?page=27 Reset

Reset Samsung FX2490HD LS24F9DSM to factory state

monitorsfaq.com https://www.monitorsfaq.com > Factory reset > Samsung How to restore or reset Samsung FX2490HD LS24F9DSM. Reset to its factory state Samsung FX2490HD . How to hard reset monitor. Clear all settings or format. ..

The connecting cable or the video card would be the first suspects. Try a different cable to connect the monitor first, if there is no change, the video card in the computer would be second to look at. Can simply connect a different monitor to your computer to troubleshoot this. If the testing monitor works, it will be the graphics card that is the issue.

5 year old hyjacker, vinay. you forgot to say connected to what? is the screen only dim or dead.? even more important clue. RTM read page PDF 17, ? the OSD screen must work or the monitor is dead http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201205/20120517112305649/SA10-04Eng.PDF base pages https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/lcd-monitor-a10-series

Press the auto key of your monitor to get the best fitted resolution for your window, each monitor has a limited graphic capability of which it is designed. if the production is not ok consult your manufacturer.

try here Download Center Download Software Firmware Drivers Manuals Samsung