20 Most Recent Princeton Digital VL1716 17" LCD Monitor Questions & Answers

unplug monitor cable with power on, see if any message will come up on screen, if message appears , cable replacement needed

If this is a new unit all what is needed is to check the first page in the manual for the list of acessories that comes along and if this cord is mentioned you must contact the dealer. If not this is a general type and so must not be a fault to get them in the general market- any spares shop.

Inpsect the power supply for any bad caps with bulging/leaking tops, very common with Princeton as shown here:
http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/PRINCETON/

You should replace the caps in a set.

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.

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Try to rebooth your computer and set the BIOS settings to last known configure. and restart you computer.

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I doubt you will find a circuit diagram for a monitor. They are NOT user servicable.
IF you want it repaired, take it to a repair shop. IF you cant understand anything, just get a new monitor.
It would cost you more buying the equipment to diagnose the faulty part, then buying the parts IF you can buy them. A new monitor can be had for about £90, it could cost you alot more to try and fix it

Most common failures in the LCD monitors are bad capacitors (bulging top/seal or leaking) in the power supply, 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 PRINCETON 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

Your EPROM needs to be reset. To accomplish this please
1) Power off the LCD
2) Unplug your VGA cable
3) Press the up arrow at the same time you power on the LCD monitor.
4) You will see a message "RESET EPROM" 5) Power off the unit
6) Plug in your VGA cable
7) Turn the power on.

You can get Princeton Senergy LCD Monitor 48W AC Adapter here: http://www.chargerbuy.com/replacement-princeton-senergy-lcd-monitor-48w-ac-adapter-12v-4a-with-cord.html

Look for bad caps just like the failed PRINCETON as shown in my albums.

Basic LCD monitor troubleshooting guide:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting

Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums

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

Look for bad caps in 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 PRINCETON 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://www.12vadapters.com/adapter/power-supply/12v/for-lcd-screens/slimage-401msr-2.html

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

There is a port on the back of the monitor for connecting it to your computer's sound card. Green to green with the provided cable will work.

The PC video resolution is too high for the monitor to display, you need to lower it to the native resolution of your monitor, see your owner manual.
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4873371-fixing_out_range_format_not_supported

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

take it by your local computer shop, they will likely have some plugs laying around and can try it for you. Maybe even sell you a used plug. Many devices like older laptops have similar plugs look around the house to see what you can find. sometimes surplus stores carry these as well. if the socket is the same size, it will work to use a slightly higher amperage eg 4a - 5a so long as the positive and negative orientation and jack are the samegood luck hunting. cheers.

Compare your request to the picture:

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and then look at the 'monitorcord.com' web-site:

http://monitorcord.com/listing.cfm?keyword=power%20cord%20for%20lcd%20monitors

to place an order.

Try looking on 'www.eBay.com' -- although it may be cheaper to buy a new 17" monitor.

Most common failures in the LCD monitors are bad capacitors (bulging top/seal or leaking) in the power supply, blown fuses, 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 Princeton 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

OK, usually, the Center, PIN is always POSITIVE, The OUTER, Screen, is Always NEGATIVE. This "Polarity" is also usually indicated on the Power Supply itself, and Often right beside the "Power Socket" it is imprinted, with a diagram, of a dot inside a crescent., there is a Positive mark, to the Dot, and a Negative mark to the crescent. Your supply, will have to supply about 4 - 5 amps of current, at the right Voltage, I would imagine, make sure you have your current limiting set.

where do you have the audio outs plugged into? The front or rear ones on the computer...also, have you had an onboard sound chip or a sound card?