Question about Dell UltraSharp 1704FPT 17" Flat Panel LCD Monitor

Dell UltraSharp 19" LCD Monitor power button

My Dell UltraSharp 19" LCD Monitor's power button no longer works. I checked all connections and they were all OK, so I opened up the monitor and found that the power button it self was at fault. The back of the power button has a small plastic ball in it's center and that has broken off. To repair this, the whole button panel has to be replaced. Where can I buy this item? I tried DELL's wed site no luck. Thank You

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howtogetin Mar 23, 2008

Same exact problem here. But I can't figure out how to get into the case of the monitor. Have removed four screws behind stand mount recess. But nothing else wants to move. How do you get in?
bcsek5 Sep 02, 2008

I am having the same problem with my Dell 19" LCD monitor. If anyone has advice and solution to solve the problem, please let me know thanks.
mdosh01 Feb 14, 2009

Mine is a Dell E207WFP monitor. I have it appart and it is manufactured by AUO. I can't find the part on their site either. There is a part number printed on the back of the part: A33G0049. Looks like just finding a junk monitor is the only option.
YarYar Yar Aug 08, 2014

try super glue to attach the ball back onto the back of the power button. use very little.

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Http://en.community.dell.com/forums/t/18671898.aspx

Posted on Aug 18, 2009

Funphil Sep 02, 2010

There is a great repair solution shown by RepairOnInvestment contributor!

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On this issue, if it is the plastic button on the front bezel itself, you can repair it by using some 5-minute epoxy on the stationary part. I did this for a 1704FPT. Just don't glue the flexible arms to the front bezel or it won't work right.

If it is the actual electrical dimple switch, then you need to either find a replacement surface mount dimple switch (very tough) or replace the complete front panel control board.

Posted on Nov 09, 2009

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Same problem here! It would seem that if you push too hard to activate the on/off on this monitor, well, it plain gives out. I knew to be gentle witih it as I could sense that the build quality was not there. My wife however, ok, you got it. To circumvent the problem I allow my computer to turn the unit on and off - just set the power settings (XP Home OS).

Posted on Aug 25, 2009

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Check on eBay, somebody is selling one of this monitors for parts. http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-UltraSharp-1900FP-Gray-19-inch-LCD-Monitor-Parts_W0QQitemZ230159387778QQihZ013QQcategoryZ99228QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Posted on Aug 07, 2007