20 Most Recent Princeton Digital VL2018W Monitor Questions & Answers

that means no incoming signal, but some problem i encountered related in vga cable and lost connection on ckt board. as long that the cpu is working and the monitor show (no signal) focus trouble shooting on that parts. replace cable if possible( same port configuration)

Manufacturers web site ... look for a support tab - search your product - get your driver.

it sounds like the cable in the back is loose make sure it is pushed in all the way and tight

* Make sure the cable is connected properly.

* I've you have mutiple interfaces like HDMI & VGA, try switching between these until you get a signal :D
This can be performed by using the build-in options menu.

Does it do the same with another PC?
This model has known problem with failed DC filter caps that can cause a lot of starnge symptoms.
See pictures here:
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Princeton%20VL2018W/

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.

Driver will not cause the screen to go black, look for bad caps inside, it is very common problem.
See Princeton VL2018 album.

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/albums/yy352/budm/

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.

Look for bad caps inside first as shown here;
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Princeton%20VL2018W/

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, Monitors, capacitors, and lamps pictures: http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums

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. Please post back what you find.

princeton digital sholud have it

Look for bad caps as shown here:
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Princeton%20VL2018W/

This is cheaply made monitors.

Basic LCD monitor troubleshooting guide:

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

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you. Please post back what you find.

It is the same power cord as used for your PC, check your local PC repair shop. This is FIXYA site, not store.
Watch out for this monitor to go out due to bad caps.
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Princeton%20VL2018W/

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

Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Look for bad caps as shown here: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Princeton%20VL2018W/

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 monitors to get some ideas what to look for: http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums Post back what you see inside so we can guide you further and it will help out other people in the future also.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.

Check first if data cable is properly fitted behind the cpu. Next is to check your power supply, see if the fan behind cpu is working. If your power supply is running good, problems will go down the line, the Motherboard. Remove all devices (hard disk, cards, memory, etc) just the motherboard, just to see if the motherboard is working right. Your should be hearing a beep sound indicating that the board is alive. If yes, you may reinstall the rest of the devices you removed. If still no display, replace video card.

Look for bad caps just like these Princeton as shown here:
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Princeton%20VL2018W/

Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague
Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.
Please post back what you find.

Look for bad caps: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Princeton%20VL2018W/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague
Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.