Feb 11, 2014 #1 R reb00tin Gawd Joined Apr 13, 2009 Messages 864 I have a ViewSonic VP181 that stopped working. I press the Power button but no light.
Feb 11, 2014 #2 cwaffles Limp Gawd Joined Sep 2, 2010 Messages 145 I've had this happen to a BenQ monitor (old 17"), the problem was a failed power supply. Open it up, look for a replacement on ebay, or just recycle it.
I've had this happen to a BenQ monitor (old 17"), the problem was a failed power supply. Open it up, look for a replacement on ebay, or just recycle it.
Feb 12, 2014 #3 R reb00tin Gawd Joined Apr 13, 2009 Messages 864 Yeah it's most likely the power supply. It's 10 years old, is that average life for a high-end panel?
Yeah it's most likely the power supply. It's 10 years old, is that average life for a high-end panel?
Feb 13, 2014 #4 R reb00tin Gawd Joined Apr 13, 2009 Messages 864 The IPS panel is flawless, it's a shame to throw it away. What if I open it up, find the DC leads (12v?) and connect an external ac/dc adapter?
The IPS panel is flawless, it's a shame to throw it away. What if I open it up, find the DC leads (12v?) and connect an external ac/dc adapter?
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