E171fp won't turn on - Dell E171FP 17" Flat Panel LCD Monitor

Anonymous,
To unlock the monitor controls and get rid of the Lock, press and hold the monitor Menu button for 20 seconds. You can also try this.http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Dell-LCD-Monitor-Flashing-Padlock-Icon/index.htm
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Dell-Jesse L.
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If you have another computer, try and see if you can hook it up to that and test it. If it still doesn't work it may be dead.

You are facing the same problem as i did dude .Believe me there is no other solution inspite of changing the operating system.But before that try to update using windows update it might also solve the problem.This problem arises due to corrupted DLL system files of system .

This generally is not good news, when the power comes back on it peaks causing the damage in it's wake. The power supply has been compromised and if you are very lucky you might get away with a fuse change. The monitor will need to be dis-assembled to assess the situation and hopefully it will start back up with minimal repairs. The fuse should be located near the power cord going into the circuit board.

it must have gotten to your computer through internet downloads, its malicious, so get a good anti virus and scan your computer, thanks

Hi, I don't think the problem is with your monitor. Your monitor sounds like it's doing exactly what it's supposed to do. The monitor is supposed to turn off if there's no cable attached, which means there's no signal input. When the screen goes black, does the power light stay on and turn orange? or does it go off as well? I would recommend that you lower your screen resolution to 1280x1024 or lower in the Display Properties window, then remove your primary monitor, and connect the monitor to your desktop computer. You should see it light up when connected. The monitor auto-senses when there's a computer attached to the cable and when there's a signal. If it doesn't see a signal, it goes black to save power.

If it's going into powersave mode, it usually means it's not getting a signal from the video card. Try plugging this monitor into another machine or laptop and you should be able to tell if that's the issue.

this is a monitor you shuld not open this as it has very high power running thru it. get dell onto it

hi, are you able to browse thru the LCD menu, there must be some settings for power management.. let me know?
bye

Order new capacitors and replace. I had the same problem with mine and with $4 and a soldering iron I got mine back up and running.

Check www.badcaps.net for monitor repairs...