20 Most Recent Samsung SyncMaster 2233BW 22" LCD Monitor - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Try it on other PC, also try new VGA cable, then post back. This model may be still under warranty.

ericc539, To actually SEE how it is done, you could try a visit to YOUTUBE and search for video clips of "lcd monitor repair" and or "lcd monitor disassembly" !!!! My only advice to you is "don't use any sharp cutting instruments like carving knives to part the front bezel from the rear cover after any screws and pedestal have been removed. Could more than triple cost of repair if trip to hospital "ER" is required to fix monitor. Good luck. 12fixlouie

This is 2008 model, you may have to open it up and look inside for failed components (90% are bad caps).
Most common failure in the LCD monitors are bad capacitors (bulging top/seal or leaking) in the power supply, 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 SAMSUNG monitors to get some ideas what goes wrong: http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums
Post back what you see inside so we can guide you further and it will help other people in the future also.
http://www.badcaps.net
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

This is quite a typical problem, usually caused by defective electrolytic capacitors in the power supply of the monitor.
A good description of the phenomenon can be found here.
I'm afraid there's not much you can do, apart from having the monitor repaired - the defective capacitors need to be replaced.

this sounds exactly like what happened to my 2232BW. I took screenshots of the fix and posted them on my webpage:
http://www.alexdemo.site90.com/#samsung2232bw_fix

You need to open it up and inspect the inside for bad capacitors (bulging top/seal, leaking liquid), inverter/power supply circuits, can be bad lamps, transformers, etc. Post back what you see inside, pictures will help a lot. See pictures I posted here on failed monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums

Has it got a HDMI cable in it or the "standard" cable?? If you buy the HDMI cable (Provided the PC has the same port) it will auto view in Dig mode.

Like this one
http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dvi.jpg

or standard like this
http://www.varologic.com/blog/images/Gold_VGA_Monitor_Cable.jpg

Disconnect the monitor from the docking station and plug it directly in the laptop connector. If all is well it might be the docking station. I had one crash a computer and had to rebuild the operating system to make it work again.

The most notable disadvantage to LCD screens is their fixed or native resolution. An LCD screen can only display the number of pixels in its matrix and no more or less. It can display a lower resolution in one of two ways. Using only a fraction of the total pixels on the display or through extrapolation. Extrapolation is a method whereby the monitor blends multiple pixels together to simulate a single smaller pixel. This can often lead to a blurry or fuzzy image particularly with text when running the screen below is native resolution.
Video was problematic with early LCD monitors because of lower response times. This has been overcome by many improvements, but there are some that still have low response times. Purchasers should be aware of this when purchasing a monitor. However, the improvements are often work arounds that can actually lead to another problem of reduced color clarity. Unfortunately, the industry is very poor about properly listing the specifications for monitors to help buyers understand and compare monitors.

• Blurry images Outside Native Resolution

• Motion Blur on Fast Moving images
• Some Models Have Reduced Color Clarity

Conclusions At this point and time, most consumers will likely be purchasing LCD monitors over CRTs. There is almost no difference in the cost to consumers thanks to production improvements in LCDs and the reduction in the production of CRTs. Typically CRTs will only be seen sold with the least expensive of desktop computer systems or by those with special imaging needs such as graphics and medical professionals.

full resolution (1680x1050, 60Hz), that is what you need to set you PC resolution for this external monitor.

Yes,Because Windows 7 is taking the higher amount of Ram.So the videos will be very poor and also system will be slow down.You must increase your Ram to 1 GB. (or) Use windows xp.

Thank u...

The Samsung SyncMaster 2233BW does not have built-in speakers, so yes, you need external speakers separately for sound.

If video flickers, I would open it up and check for broken capacitors on the power supply PCB.
This tutorial will help...
http://www.alexdemo.site90.com/#samsung2232bw_fix

toolman6872, Didn't you visit YOUTUBE and see some video clips about "lcd monitor disassembly" and or "lcd monitor repair" ? Let me know if you don't find some info there or at www.ccl-la.com/badcaps.htm Also try using very, very DULL butter knife, not screwdrivers. If you found this helpful, rate it on fixya! 12fixlouie

Please change the display resolution and color quality (16 bit/32bit) and try.

Thanks, i am waiting for your feed back & if you satisfied then thumps me please.

Dear User,

This usually happens by selecting the wrong screen resolution or the resolution not supported by your Monitor.
However you can solve this by getting into the "Safe Mode" .

1. Press the 'F8' key just before the windows logo appears.
2. It presents a Menu with various options.
3. Select 'Safe Mode'.
4. You can now use your monitor here
5. Now login as usual.
6. Right click on the Desktop and go to Properties. In Setting use the lowest screen resolution. Click on Apply - OK.
7. Restart your system properly.
8. And you find everything OK again.

Thanks

Hi,

Please unplug the monitor cable from the back panle of the cpu and replug it back again ensuring a tight connection.

this should take care of the problem.

Hello,

that model does just have 2 screws but then you have plastic clips about every 3-4 inches on all sides. You need a small flat bladed screwdriver to release them. Insert the tip between the 2 halves of the case, be sure to not insert it near the control panel to start. Apply a gentle pressure and the clip closest to the tip should release and then just work your way around the case. Those cases are very close to the Westinghouse and Samsung cases. You can see pictures of how to do those cases at our web site at: www.ccl-la.com If you have any questions just let us know through the contact us page on our site. We also have a page call getting the proper parts that may help you get the right caps for the replacement job, They need to be low ESR and high ripple current or they will blow again and could damage the other parts of the power supply.

I hope this helps you get back going again.

Buddy
Corporate Computer
www.ccl-la.com

Hi.

The monitor is plug and play and does not need any additional driver to be installed on Windows, if you want you can give us additional details on the problem.

Regards.