Faulty monitor switch?

[Mark411]

Hi everyone, I have a problem with the power switch on my Samtron 75V monitor. I start the computer & the monitors power light comes on, then switches off.
Is there anything I can do to fix this problem?

ps. I recently had some computer problems of a different kind posted here:
thread779-445606

I don't know if it is related?
regards Mark

 

[mscallisto]

Have you plugged the monitor into another outlet, preferably one with no other devices plugged into it?



Unfortunately it could be a capacitor or power supply in the monotor.

Monitors, like everything do die, usually one minute after warranty.

 

[wlpsyp]

Do you have another computer to try the monitor on? Have you recently replaced a AGP video card? Any new Hardware in the system such as a motherboard?

 

[Mark411]

yes, I'll try my very old 90 Pentium, I did replace the agp video with a pci video card to correction some other issues as stated in this link; bottom of page.
thread779-445606 no new hardware. I phoned Tech Support Samtron, said to check power switch without being connected to computer to see if I get the floating message about monitor being disconnected.
regards Mark

 

[Mark411]

When turning on the monitor without being connected to the video card the light on the monitor comes on for 1/2 second, then goes out. I can also hear the contact switch off again? Nothing on the screen.
Has anyone had a similar problem?
Samtron support says I have to bring the monitor in for service.
:<

 

[paparazi]

Well I might be misreading this thread but thats what it is supposed to do, it needs a video signal to remain turned on, if it doesn't sense a video signal the monitor goes into standby after a couple of seconds.
So is it because the monitor isn't recieving a signal?
Have you tried the monitor on another PC?
Martin Replying helps further our knowledge, without comment leaves us wondering.

 

[Mark411]

Hi, the monitor is getting a signal.
I also tried my old computer and the monitor still doesn't stay on. Switches off just after I release the button.
regards Mark
ps I may have to send it in for repair.