20 Most Recent Acer AL1706AB LCD Monitor Questions & Answers

You don't need to worry much about this I too had the same problem with my 5-8 year old monitor acer al1706.
I was worried and tried to find the answer on web I really didn't know what need to be done. Then what I did is just restarted my system many times and the problem solved.

Note: don't restart your computer very frequently just wait until it's booted.

This type of problems are commonly seen with the monitors and this generally happens due to a faulty display cable (vga Cable) or the connecting port or monitor driver (driver 10% only). Cable should not be tensed it should be comfortably plugged in. please connect both power and display cable properly. Also try replacing the cable at shop. just go on shop and check with a new cable. if this fixes the problem then get a new cable. otherwise this could be problem with internal display cable or something else internally wrong, which requires a technician.

You should make sure the VGA cable is connected strongly to the output.

leanish, Yes, your lcd is a viable candidate for REFURBISHMENT! Only I left out the word "MAYBE". YOUR words "on for a couple seconds" is the clue that places you into the "viable" catagory! Your stated symptom is CLASSIC of many thousands of other lcd owners whose screens are now BLACK and lifeless. Now for the FIX it part. First thing to do is visit YOUTUBE! FYI to help you make a decision to do the repair yourself or contract out the work to get your x221w back ONLINE. Search and view the longer vid clips of "lcd monitor disassembly","lcd monitor repair". Learn what internal components on the "switch-mode-power-supply" and "inverter circuit" cause the CLASSIC symptom refered to as the BLACK SCREEN OF DEATH. Also research my other posts in my profile on how to do the "rude&crude" flashlight test that every lcd display owner should know how to perform and interpret when the BSOD strikes without warning. It's not hard to do and you would then have provided another 2 lines of useful information along with AGE and or approximate total "ON" hours of use the unit has seen since the purchase date. One more thing that OWNERS fail to state is if the unit "is" or "is not" under warranty by the manufacturer! Warranty work is the very first thing to check because it's FREE!!! Well, anyway, I wish you good luck in your quest to fix your unit. If you need additional info you can always do a repost to fixya, or [email protected] I'm 12fixlouie on fixya If this response was of some help then please rate it on fixya. Bye for now.

As I'm sure you're aware Acer doesn't offer a specific driver for this monitor. However, any driver for your video card that offers a 1280 x 1024 screen resolution should work. What screen resolutions does your current driver offer? If you want to update your video driver download a newer video driver from the firm that made your video chip. You can find out what you've got by launching Device Manager. (click on the start button and type device manager into the search box) If you decide to update your video driver click on Display adapters entry in Device Manager and right click on the video chip entry that will emerge as a subgroup. Select update driver software from the choices displayed when you right click. Then tell it where the driver you've downloaded is located.

Open and look at the tops of the capacitors. I bet there are at least 2-3 "bulging" tops. Replace them and the problem WILL be solved;.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4873371-fixing_out_range_format_not_supported

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 pictures: 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.

I believe VGA converters require power. Is the VGA converter plugged in, and powered on?

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 ACER 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

It may be due to the signal cable just try reconnecting it.

¿Has comprobado todos los pines de los conectores de vídeo? Pruebe con otro PC para asegurarse de que no es problema de la tarjeta de vídeo.

http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/Acer%20AL1706/

chech the cables or replace the switch

You should try this monitor and the video cable with another PC to see if it works OK, or try this laptop with another monitor to see which one is not working, I have a feeling something has changed in the laptop setup.
Please post back what you find.

Service manuals: http://elektrotanya.com/?q=showresult&megnev=acer&megnev2=al1706&kategoria=monitor&kat2=schematics

Please read my guide and look at pictures of failed monitors and bad caps.
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 ACER 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.

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.

Inpsect to the power supply first.
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 ACER 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.

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

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

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 ACER 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.

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

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

http://elektrotanya.com/?q=showresult&megnev=ACER&megnev2=AL1706&kategoria=&kat2=all

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