Repeated 'bad' flat panel monitors (dell)

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I am having a problem with repeated 'bad' dell flat panel monitors. Green power indicator flashes, screen is blank ...and this is  when attached to the computer, or not. I am on my fourth since 9/04. Warranty covers, and I get replacements. I would rather a monitor that works for some length of time. Model number is E172fpb.  Anyone else? Message Edited by jmg2 on 01-23-2006 11:50 AM Message Edited by jmg2 on 01-23-2006 11:51 AM

Robert89 · Answer

yes my dell e172fpb just broke today. it is good for a second then blanks. i can power it off then turn it back on and i see the screen normal for another sec and it blanks again.

jmg2 · Answer

If you are still under warranty, contact Dell and they will send a replacement.  I've had to do this several times.  They are very nice, but won't say that something is wrong with this model (or give me a different model)

Robert89 · Answer

thx for the reply   yes i am still under warranty. excuse my ignorance but do you know what number or where i can find the number to contact dell about getting the new monitor through the warranty? is it just any dell support number, because i havent found a number on the website specifically for warrantys.

chulett · Answer

Check here: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/policy/en/policy?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&~section=010

jmg2 · Answer

I hooked up an old monitor to my computer and used the chat support ... was faster than hanging on the phone

ramsayg · Answer

Hello,

I work at a college and this is the second flat screen in 2 months that has failed/died.

The most recent is a 15" E152FPc .

Symptom = power light (green) is on and there is no display .....

if power is turned off for 1-2 mins then on again there is a brief display of 1-2 seconds and then blank again ....

Looking for root cause or fix ...

Thanks,

GR

sambowlby · Answer

You should upgrade to the E177FP, it won't start doing that until after the warranty expires!  Great stuff we got coming from China and Mexico!

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