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Samsung Syncmaster 204bw has a red screen

Everything on my Samsung Syncmaster 204bw appears red. How to I return the screen to a "normal" view?

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A red or pink tint to the screen indicates that the back light bulbs are failing and are about to burn out. Its time to look for a new monitor.

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Buddy Mcsparrin

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2009

SOURCE: i have samsung syncmaster 204BE monitor. always

Hello,

If you are talking about the power light flashing and no picture then its not in sleep mode, the power supply has failed. Check our web site at: HTML clipboard www.ccl-la.com Look in the monitor repair pages. We have a step by step repair guide for this model Samsung. If you don't want to do the repair yourself we do offer a repair service, information is available on our site.

I hope this helps, if so please rate our solution.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 21, 2010

SOURCE: Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW Monitor "Not

The "native" resolution of the monitor is the "optimal" resolution -- it looks best to use this resolution.

So, right-mouse click anywhere on your Windows desktop "wallpaper".
Click Properties.
Click Settings.
Move the "Screen Resolution" slider to the recommended settings.
Click Apply.
Click OK.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 13, 2008

SOURCE: Shadow on screen

hello
yes this is the problem due to dry sold or bad ic presuent. plz call a hardware engineer to check the problem
thanks
ramesh

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Bud Martin

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2010

SOURCE: My samsung syncmaster 204bw power

Does it do the same with another PC?
If it is monitor, then please read below
Look for bad caps first:
If you are going to DIY and already try the monitor with another PC, and have proper tools and know safety precaution then please read on:
Most common failures in the LCD monitors are bad capacitors (bulging top/seal or leaking) in the power supply (they should be replaced in a set), blown fuses; poor solder joints, 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 to look for: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/
Post back what you see inside so we can guide you further and it will help out other people in the future also.

Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide
Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm/

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.

Or www.digikey.com just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current, long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 15, 2011

SOURCE: My Samsung SyncMaster 740N occasionally

This could be because of the 'eco' friendliness of the monitor. Basically a lot of monitors are designed to turn off into a low power state when not in use so to preserve power and life of the monitor. I would return the monitor as the sensors that control this seem to be broken in your monitor.

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Here is the user manual:
http://static.highspeedbackbone.net/pdf/Samsung-204BW-UserManual.pdf

Please leave rating if it helps.

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If you are going to DIY and have proper tools and know safety precaution then please read on:
Most common failures in the LCD monitors are bad capacitors (bulging top/seal or leaking) in the power supply (they should be replaced in a set), blown fuses; poor solder joints, 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 to look for: http://s807.photobucket.com/home/budm/allalbums
Post back what you see inside so we can guide you further and it will help out other people in the future also.

Basic LCD monitor troubleshooting guide:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting

Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/ he can make you a set of caps for you.

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Post back what you see inside so we can guide you further and it will help out other people in the future also.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague
http://www.badcaps.net
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Post back what you see inside so we can guide you further.
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Hi there.
unfortunately this is not a driver issue. if possible, test this screen on a different PC/Laptop.
it sounds like a problem with the screen itself - meaning you will have to take it to a service centre, or if its under warrantee - take it to the shop you baught it from.
*** NB note: samsun screens normally carry a guarantee of AT LEAST 3 years, and not only 1 Year.
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