Sceptre LCD - no display

Thanks guys*** I had a similar but slightly different problem* with my Sceptre X7 and I fixed it completely (knock on wood) by simply replacing only one capacitor** (that had not yet exploded but was visibly bulging).

* My problem was similar. But rather than power on for a second and then off, mine wouldn't power up at all, other than the blue power light pulsing on and off every second or so, as it appeared to keep trying to start the back-light (flourescent?). It did this intermittently at first, only after a long enough hard power off (monitor via switch) that gave it enough time to cool down. But, with some fiddling it kept coming back on but it took longer each time. Then finally longer became never.

** My power module is a bit different than the ones described and/or pictured above as it had 16V Caps (not 25V) and not only 2-470uF Caps but also some (2) that are 330uF, particularly the one I replaced. I didn't have any exact matches on hand (CapXon 330uF 16V GL 105 degree C606 Vent) but I did have a couple of lower rated ones (LLC 330uF 25V GS 85 degree 9448 Vent) kicking about so I figured, wtf, might as well try it, as I had already written this monitor off and was but hours from buying a new one. And, viola. fixed. I just hope that the higher voltage rating means more margin especially with the 20% lower temperature rating. But, if not, I now know what to do

*** I was DOA as I have no spares displays anymore and thus had to borrow something old just to get online and, as I searched for new monitors, repair people, a new power module (my first guess as to the problem based on what it was doing - not starting the backlight - even thought nothing on the boardd seemed amiss.), et.al., I found your site. Big savings. Everything from stock (1 cap and some solder). A couple hundred bucks saved is a couple hundred bucks earned. Next rounds on me!

1. this is a sceptre x7 17in it just flashes and the green light stays on.Nothing looks swollen like decribed by other people.....any suggestions?
   

Sceptre X7SV-Naga+, 2004 LCD 17" Monitor/TV with same symptom. Display only for split second but everything else works. However, electrolitic caps are fine. What is charred is the upper right coner of the card with 4 ceramic caps or thermisters marked on the PCB as C12, C??, C22, C23 and a resistor marked R50 that also appears to be fried along with the C?? that is totally fried. It appears Sceptre uses a lesser quality of components in some areas and the PCB's seem to be poorly soldered causing arcing and unnecessary overheating. Since there are no markings on these comoponents, I have no idea of their values and have contacted Sceptre to see if I can purchase a replecement PCB. However since this unit is almost 5 years old maybe it is better just to chuck it and go buy a more reliable product.

My Sceptre LCD X9G-Komodo IV is no longer worked as usual, the screen stopped displaying. If I press the button OFF and ON again, the monitor will display information for about 1 second and after that the screen is blanked/blacked out even the power is still ON (green). Could you please help me to resolve this problem? Thanks

Describes my problem perfectly!

im having the same problems i havent fixed it still waiting.

I have a Septre X20 - same problem. For years it flickered, now it goes black after a few seconds. It is out of warranty. I have read through the threads and there is much helpful info.

Would it be possible for someone to post some photos showing what some of the faulty parts look like, and perhaps suggestions as to where to obtain replacements? I really want to avoid chucking this otherwise nice display in the trash. BTW, several of my ccfl tubes look burnt (black at the ends). So if I tangle with this, I would like to replace those as well.
Joey

My Sceptre went out too less than 1 yr old

my sceptre monitor comes on for a split second then shuts of and so on every now and then i can get it to display a screen for a long period of time.

Same problem, Sceptre quoted $100.00 Labor, $35.00 SHipping plus part cost.


Daryl

I contacted the company and they said it's the power inverter. It coast 100.00 to fix and 35.00 for shipping. I can fix it my self if I could get the part which would be replacing the circuit board that contains the power inverter. Do you know were or who I might be able to get this from?

My Sceptre LCD X9G-Komodo IV is no longer worked as usual, the screen stopped displaying. If I press the button OFF and ON again, the monitor will display information for about 1 second and after that the screen is blanked/blacked out even the power is still ON (green). Could you please help me to resolve this problem

Same thing, screen is black, power light flashing on-off green. Used to work if I turned it off and back on. Tried new cable from PC to monitor with no luck. Tried new power cord and video card with no luck. Must be internal, any suggestions???

Sceptre X9g -NagaV 20 in: Problem: no screen display. light blinks on and off. Changed power cord and computer hook up card, however same problem.

have the same problem......started with 3 or 4 faint lines on the right hand side of the display several months ago......now the entire display turns black after a period of use......will come back up for a very short period if you turn the power off and turn the monitor back on......can use the same video cable and connect another LCD display or CRT monitor and everything works fine.....must be something within the the display.

I have the same problem. The screen shows content for about 1 second, then fades to black. I have to keep turning my computer onand off to make it work.

screen stays black but can see something

my monitor no work , i plog in the computer and the monitor said is no conection

My Sceptre 32" LCD TV Does not powwer on. When you press tv on via remote it switches for red light to blue light this does not happen
can you help
bryanjames007@yahoo.co.uk

I took the monitor apart and found that the 12v dropped to about 9.7v upon lighting the display then immediatly switches off. I think it's the power supply. Good luck trying to find one... (synical laugh)