Need Help In Fixing Computer Monitor 6

[sqladmin99]

Hi all,

I left my monitor turned on last night. In the morning when I came to my office, it was raining and water was dripping right on the monitor. I could still see my desktop screen but picture was really fussy. I smelled something burning so I immediately turned off the monitor and disconnected it from the computer.

Now, Is it safe to open the computer monitor and let it dry? Do I have to take any special precaution before opening computer monitor? I have opened CPU many times but I don’t have any experience opening Computer Monitor.

I really appreciate any kind of help regarding this matter.

Thank you,

Rajan

 

[Accessdabbler]

NEVER NEVER open your computer monitor unless you have been trained to do so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Even when unplugged, the monitor can store a 30,000 volt charge (enough to KILL YOU).

Take it to a tv/monitor repair shop. There is very little you can do to try and fix it (is it worth risking your life?).

I'm not being paranoid. It is not safe to fix your own monitor.

 

[braddds]

I agree with Accessdabbler, it is never a good idea to open monitors and/or tv's unless you know what you are doing!

However, if left unplugged for 48 - 72 hours the "stored charge" will be discharged. Even then touch nothing as there are delicate wires and circuts that can be easily damaged! Also in that amount of time the "innerds" would most likely be dry!

But as stressed by Accessdabbler, if unsure take it to a repair shop! Personally, I'd be looking for another monitor, unless it is a newer, professional grade monitor...otherwise the repair charge could be the same as getting a cheap replacement.

Cheers

 

[paparazi]

I won't disagree with accessdabbler because he is right in what he says, I would add that as long as extreme caution is taken the rear casing could be removed (without getting close to any of the internal components) and something like a floor heater blower positioned to blow inside.
Leave it drying for a couple of hours before replacing the rear cover.
If you are lucky you may have caught it in time and when it is dry it may be fine, fingers crossed.
Martin Replying helps further our knowledge, without comment leaves us wondering.

 

[Accessdabbler]

bradds:

The stored charge may NOT be discharged after 72 hours. It can take much longer. There is a way to discharge the CRT but unless you've been specifically trained to do so, don't even try.


paparazi:

Sure, you can remove the outer plastic casing if you want, but I can see the user trying to dry off the tube. The risk is still very high if the user doesn't know what not to touch.

TVs and monitors should be considered "unservicable" by regular people.

 

[amiak]

I openned a monitor and I'm still here to tell the story!
I will say that I found the previous posts to be true. Even when I tore it to shreds, there was little I could do to bring it back to life. Based on that experience I would rather leave monitors alone (with the case on).

 

[jeffbouldin]

If you smelled burning, you probably are too late. Shop around and get a new one. 120 to 150 should get you a decent 17" monitor.

 

[crwpulsar]

yeah I have to agree with Jeff, if you could smell burning then more than likely you have damaged something on the PCB and it will not be worth fixing....hopefully im wrong though!
David

 

[gmacg]

I was very embarrassed once when I was a newbie lab manager at a local community college. A teacher reported that a monitor in her classroom smelled like it was burning. By the time I got to the classroom to check, it was smoking. I replaced the monitor and asked one of the lab assistants to dispose of the smoked monitor a few days later. He insisted that the monitor could still be ok. To prove his point he connected the monitor to a pc and booted up. Much to my surprise the monitor was fine.

The only thing I know for certain is that nothing is for certain.

 

[sqladmin99]

Hi All,

Thank you very much for your replies. After reading your suggestions I unplugged my monitor and left it alone for 5 to 6 days than I connected it to a pc and booted up. It is now more than 3 weeks and monitor is still working great.

P.S I did not do anything to monitor during 5 to 6 days. I just unplugged it from my pc and power supply. And as I said earlier I had smelled something burning.

So as 'gmacg' said "The only thing I know for certain is that nothing is for certain."