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Found problem but need to know capasitor

My monitor would turn on for a few seconds, then go dark but the green light would stay on. (i could see the screen if i added a light source) which means the backlight is out so i opened it up down to the boards to find that a little blue capasitor was completely burned out. it was the one next to the power input. (there are two and it is farthest away). i just need to know the specs on that capasitor or what voltage it is...something, any advice would help. thanks in advance

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Hello,

Check this page on our web site at: http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/category/monitor-repair/dell-monitor-repair/ We have repair guides for all three versions of the Dell E173 monitors. If you need any additional information just let us know.

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