I have a gateway FPD1975W tft lcd Monitor. It will not power on at all. I took the power cord from an exact same working monitor and put it in this one and it still will not power on?

Find the sequence of key press by using this help
http://www.manualslib.com/manual/56606/Gateway-Fpd1975w.html?page=18

Hello,

That model does not have a built in microphone, you will need to get an external mic and connect it to your computer.

Hello,

A flashing power light indicates a failure of the power supply, this will also cause the white screen. Here is a link to a page showing what parts need to be replaced to repair the power supply board and get your monitor back running again.

http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/gateway-fpd1975w-monitor-repair/

I hope this helps, if so please rate my solution,

BuddyMc

Hello,

Your monitor problem is causes by the power supply. What is happening is the power supply voltages are not stable, just enough to power the unit up. When you connect it to a video signal the power demands slightly increase and the power supply can't handle it. This is a very common problem with LCD after a few years of use. The issue with the power supply is the capacitors have started to fail. These parts are used to filter the output voltage and when they start to fail the outputs start rippling hence the problem you are having. Here is a link to a repair article that shows how to repair the Gateway FPD1975W monitor.

http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/gateway-fpd1975w-monitor-repair/

I hope this helps you get back going.

BuddyMc

If you have this connected to a computer and it happens,make sure the fault is not with the graphics card or port first. Test the monitor on another computer or laptop. Test and check the VGA cable.
If this is not the problem (ie the monitor will not work on another computer and another monitor will work on your computer), you are probebly having power capacitor problems and the monitor needs replacing.
This link will explain more

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

View sonic monitors were particularly known for this problem

Hello, it may not be the monitor. It could be that the pc is not talking to it. To check this try another monitor. If it doesnt work on that one,its the computer thats faulty, usually the video card. If however it does work, you have a faulty monitor. They can be fixed or replaced. Or you could try your monitor on another pc, either way you will find out for sure. I hope I have helped.

With the pixels acting up and the monitor having the same problem on any computer that its connected to. The screen itself is bad and since there are no replacement screens for that monitor, you would have to buy a new monitor or get it replaced if its under warranty.

Sounds like the inverter is broken or have a short circuit. This is a common failure on TFT displays.

Here is a website explaining this kind of failure:
http://josepino.com/?howto-repair-dell

Restart the PC and get into SAFE MODE. Hit and release F8 many times right after turning on PC. If it works, then go into your video setting and either change the settings or remove the video driver. Restart the PC and you'll get 800X600 screen, then reinstall the video drivers. IF it won't go above 800X600, screen internals are bad, LCD toasted. I've seen that happen with LCDs and older monitors.

No fuses, your inverter board is probably bad.