Monitor turns black after 2 seconds, Viewsonic VX910

AllI can think of is that a tripler or inverter could be breaking down, causing the unit to go into auto
shutdown mode. Some devise is breaking down, and causing the unit to shut down.
Not an easy problem to troubleshoot unless you've got a schematic and tech skills.
Hope this helps

Kim, The LCD display requires WHITE light so you can see all the colors on the screen. Most BLACK screen problems will be a power supply problem internal to the monitor. I monitor is still under warranty, have Viewsonic repair it. Here are a few more options that could be available if unit is out of warranty. 1. Trade in for new widescreen display. Please note that the electronics technician at the store will evaluate your monitor and try to repair it for less than $10 in parts! He or she will keep it as a spare unit or sell your monitor for $40 - $60 to a buddy that needs a spare or second monitor. 2. Check to see if Viewsonic has a CASH+old unit swap-out program. They ship you a REFURBISHED same model unit w/ 30day warranty. Yes! They will REFURBISH your old monitor and ship it to another customer. But that's only if a swap program is in effect! 3. Check with a local TV/LCD monitor repair shop, to see if they refurbish LCD monitors with new or rebuilt "switch-mode-power-supply" / "inverter supply" / "cold-cathode-fluoiescent-lamps" . 4. Most costly option. Buy new display AND have your VX910 repaired and kept as spare unit! Before you do any of the above mentioned options visit (FYI) YOUTUBE and search for and view the longer (8-12 minute) video clips of "LCD monitor repair" and "LCD monitor disassembly" to learn what the most common causes of LCD BLACK SCREEN failure are and what parts are used to fix them. Also visit www.ccl-la.com/badcaps.htm and www.lcdparts.com , www.badcaps.net for more information. If your VX910 falls into the FAILED CCFL backlight catagory get back here to fixya and let us know what option you will persue. If this was helpful to you or someone else, rate this response on fixya. 12fixlouie by for now.

Decided it is hardware malfunction, not fixable with software or advice.
Thank you.

Replaced the monitor. Thank you.

Your description indicates that your monitor is not getting a signal from the CPU. There is nothing wromh with your monitor. Just check your CPU. It could be a problem with the system RAM.

Your monitor have a bad condensator in the PSU.

The only thing to do is to replace the Power Supply Unit (very expensive, more than a new monitor) or if you have electronic tools, found and replace that condensator.(cheaper way...)

or

Have you connected your monitor with a new power cord ?

Best Regards!

You may want to tey another computer or another cable or update your video card drivers. Otherwise look very closely and see if you are able to see a very faint image of your background picture or icons if you have any.

Really im not kidding it might be a backlight issue.

I had the same exact problem. I pulled the power supply/inverter board out and found what alot of people have seen. The T1 transformer has blown. Replacement board link here.

PSU- Board, Rev.C
Item: B-PS-0204-0076
Compatible with: VX710 VX910 VX912 VX924
BER-2 Number: D9 SCRAP NOT AUTHORIZED
(This item has been discontinued and not available to order.)
Please order B-00002481 instead. Your Price: US$45.00 Each

Hi.

If the monitors use seperate plug in power supply EG 12 to 24volts it could be that at fault.
Or it could be the invertor at fault.
I have had some success repairing invertors if you can use A meter remove invertor Panels & check accross the coils with meter set to ohms all the coils should read identical chances are you will find one set of windings either dead short or open circuit. This will be the faulty coil hopefully as your monitors are all the same make the coils will be the same.
Carefully desolder faulty coil & fit one that reads good from a doner board.
Look for any SMD type fuses & check or replace them & thats it I have done quite a few now using this method.
Give it a go.

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