Dell 2005fpw flash problem

this is a fairly common problem. The backlight circuit is probably shot. Not much to do but replace the monitor.

You could try www.lcdrepair.us.

Most common failures in the LCD monitors are bad capacitors (bulging top/seal or leaking) in the power supply, 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 DELL 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
http://www.badcaps.net

Replacement bd: www.lcdrepair.us

Check and replace burned high voltage ballast transformer and busted backlight inverter...

Too risky to do it yourself without proper knowledge and right tools..

Suggest you bring your monitor to a credible technician to have your parts replace and avail of warranty if there is still..


Much apprreciated if you rate this help..thanks..

I was having the same problem.
I solved it by replacing the two 47µF capacitors on the power supply/inverter board.
I actually removed all the capacitors (around 13) and all checked out fine except for the two 47µF.
I forgot to take pictures or even write down the capacitor label on the board.
They are located close to the logic board connector

http://www.lcdrepair.us/

Hi...there,
It's seems you got a busted backlight inverter. If you still under warranty send it back to Dell for repaired. Happy Holidays!

Hi...there,
It's open from the front bezel of the screen. But if you are still under warranty...send it back to Dell for repaired... Happy Holidays!

Hi...there,
If you got power with no screen or both... Then it's your backlight inverter are busted. Need to replaced or repaired. To repaired look for a capacitors with a bulged on top of each caps. Not sure...just replaced all the caps... Good lucks!

I would suggest trying another monitor to rule out your PC or monitor card. I would also check the video settings on the PC. Then assuming your cable/connector and video card are okay, it sounds like a lamp or lamp driver (a.k.a. ballast or inverter) issue. In other words, an internal issue that probably needs component-level troubleshooting.