Problem with Dell E193FP Monitor

Question

Help! I have a Dell XPS 400 with a E193FP Monitor. The other day I noticed that my display was vibrating/shaking a lot I tried to adust the settings using the on screed display menu, but nothing happened. Now I tried to turn on my comptuer, and I can see the computer turning on, but the monitor is blank. I pressed the menu button and it says that it is in powersaver mode.

I have taken the following steps:

(1) I turned off the computer and restarted it with the same results.
(2) I checked the power cable and the video cable to the computer to ensure that they were firmly connected.
(3) I took the power cord from the monitor and plugged them directly into the wall

Has my monitor just "gone out" or is this a problem with the video card? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

tr4 · Answer

Unplug the video cable. turn on the monitor. you should see the color bar on screen. If not or only for a few seconds, you have internal monitor problems.

hannibal001 · Answer

Don't know if your problem is fixed yet but sounds like you will need a part for your monitor if

you do not see the color block. http://www.lcdrepair.us/e193fpc-inverter-power.html It is worth a try if you have not purchased another monitor. It is easy to install. Just make sure the monitor has been unpluged for a few days just to be on the safe side. I would not just unplug it and start taking it apart (capacitor on the board/mercury vapors).

Dead cold is the best way to go.

RHolliman · Answer

When I checked the monitor, it showed the color bar.  So it would seem that it's not a monitor problem.  Can I assume that the next step is to replace my video card? Thanks,Ryan

RHolliman · Answer

I just replaced the video card, and the computer is working fine.  Thanks for the help

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