I have a Dell 1503FP flatscreen monitor which just displays a 'locked' icon in response to everything. How do I unlock?

Milind Shetti

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• Posted on May 10, 2009

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Hi,

I suppose you have Nvidia Card Installed if yes then Right Click Your Desktop and select Nvidia select Standard Settings and go to Display + Rotate Display and set No Rotation . Thats it!

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tonytony_r, If you are really intent on opening your LCD monitor, then visit YOUTUBE and search for the longer (8-12min) video clips of LCD monitor disassembly and / or repair. BUT REMEMBER THIS!!! YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! iF YOU ARE NOT VERY CAREFUL, YOU COULD DAMAGE THE LCD SCREEN BY FRACTURING (CRACKING THE GLASS) SCREEN. Have you researched the web to find out what types of failures of electronic components to look for? I'm louie12fix on fixya or lmistyrel @ aol.com Good luck.

Marvin

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• Posted on Sep 30, 2010

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any computer store can seel u that or i can sell u one or u can buy one from Amazon, go to the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Monitor-Power-Cable-3ft/dp/B000BSHHMK

Bud Martin

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• Posted on Dec 28, 2010

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Please read here:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4554052-dell_monitor_lock_unlock_instruction

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: 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.
Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us

Bud Martin

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• Posted on Jan 20, 2011

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Service manuals;
http://elektrotanya.com/?q=showresult&megnev=dell&megnev2=1503&kategoria=monitor&kat2=all

If you are going to DIY and already try the monitor with another PC, 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 monitors to get some ideas what to look for: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/
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 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: 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.
Please leave rating if it helps.