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Charles Matope Posted on Oct 12, 2010
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My monitor was just blinking folowing the thunderstom some days back and I tried to replace some 4 capacitors coded C5707,and it comes on but abnormal display and then the replaced transistors burn out after switching it on and off.What can I do?

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At this point you may be better off to replace the whole board, the four C5707 are transistors, not capacitor. You need to make sure that there are no cold solder joints around inverter transformers lead, check the tuning caps in the inverter output sections.
Replacement board: http://www.lcdrepair.us

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

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You have shorted transistors (c5707) in the inverter circuits, also need to check for poor solder joints and the tuning caps in the inverter transformers driving section.
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 DELL 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

Replacement bd. www.lcdrepair.us
Service manuals: http://elektrotanya.com/?q=showresult&megnev=dell&megnev2=%20e173fp&kategoria=&kat2=all
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Display not available after a few second....i already replaced tl1451acn inverter ic, back light , , ballast capacitor (replaced)...the only one not replaced yet is high voltage transformer (4 pcs), 2...

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First what kind of monitor and model.
Second, don't use the monitor if you can hear and or see problems, have the unit repaired or replaced.
The caps are easy enough to replace if you have the savy.... With no model number I can't tell what kind of unit you have but if you mean C5707 and not C707, you have a Dell or BenQ monitor.
The C5707 is a 8 amp NPN transistor.
I have removed and replaced about 20 sets and used a TIP3055 which is a 10 amp rated.
You should have 4 to be replaced.
You also may have to watch what size the caps are, as if too long, they will hit the shield.
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See if you can change the video cable and get the same problem. Make sure it is plugged in securely (both video and power cords).

If same thing happens with a different cable try a different monitor. Maybe if you don't already have another one, someone you know can let you use theirs for a day.

If neither option works, it's probably your video card. If changing the monitor works then it's probably your monitor either going bad or try reinstalling the video driver on your computer.

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The link for a pic Alime and Capacitors
http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alimefsp0351pi01.jpg

DO NOT TOUCH NOTHING D'OTHERS ANS DISCONNECT ELECTRICITY CABLE BEFORE PROCEEDING
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