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mugaliens
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I have an LG L246WP-BN monitor, Model Number L246WPQ.
It's the second monitor in my system, my laptop monitor being primary. It's connected with a standard 15-pin connector. I tested two other monitors capable of the same or better resolution, so the laptop is not the issue.
About two weeks ago, the monitor began to exhibit unusual behavior: Upon booting, it would begin blinking the LG logo for about 1/10th of a second, spaced at 2 to 3 second intervals, for about 20 times, before it would accept the incoming signal and display it in it's proper resolution (1920x1200 @ 60 Hz and 32-bit). A week ago, it began going from standby (I always keep it in standby) to off and non-responsive whenever I booted the laptop. By "non-responsive," I mean the power button on the front would not bring it around. Trial and error found the only solution was to unplug it for a minute. After plugging it back in, it reverted to the blinking LG logo routine mentioned previously before displaying the page.
A couple of days ago it began displaying an "Out of Range" message, even though it's being fed the same signal it's been successfully fed for three years, and which is given in its manual.
Now I can't get it to turn on at all, no matter how long I leave it unplugged. I've tried it with another I've even tried without the monitor cable, as well as using just component video inputs hooked up to my DVD player. I've also removed the back, vacuumed out all the dust I could, and blew out all the rest.
Still nothing.
Advice? And please don't say "use the windows help" or "follow the manual," as I've exhausted those avenues. I'd like to hear from someone who has actually encountered this problem before and has an idea of what's actually happening.
Thanks.
- Mugs
It's the second monitor in my system, my laptop monitor being primary. It's connected with a standard 15-pin connector. I tested two other monitors capable of the same or better resolution, so the laptop is not the issue.
About two weeks ago, the monitor began to exhibit unusual behavior: Upon booting, it would begin blinking the LG logo for about 1/10th of a second, spaced at 2 to 3 second intervals, for about 20 times, before it would accept the incoming signal and display it in it's proper resolution (1920x1200 @ 60 Hz and 32-bit). A week ago, it began going from standby (I always keep it in standby) to off and non-responsive whenever I booted the laptop. By "non-responsive," I mean the power button on the front would not bring it around. Trial and error found the only solution was to unplug it for a minute. After plugging it back in, it reverted to the blinking LG logo routine mentioned previously before displaying the page.
A couple of days ago it began displaying an "Out of Range" message, even though it's being fed the same signal it's been successfully fed for three years, and which is given in its manual.
Now I can't get it to turn on at all, no matter how long I leave it unplugged. I've tried it with another I've even tried without the monitor cable, as well as using just component video inputs hooked up to my DVD player. I've also removed the back, vacuumed out all the dust I could, and blew out all the rest.
Still nothing.
Advice? And please don't say "use the windows help" or "follow the manual," as I've exhausted those avenues. I'd like to hear from someone who has actually encountered this problem before and has an idea of what's actually happening.
Thanks.
- Mugs