HP vs19e monitor now dead. It flashed weakly, then quit. The push-button power switch will not turn on the indicator light. I have tried a different power cord, but still nothing. How does one open the case for further inspections?

Look for the power button/switch on the monitor

this old monitor has 2 issues.
1: it has CCFL tubes that love to burn out (backlamps)
most this old are long go, yell,dim.,blinking or DEAD.
2: push the menu button on front of mon. turn off power saver.

3: if the PC goes to sleep, or hibernete mode (parked)
then that is 100% normal
if you dont like feature then go to windows control panel
click power, ICON and turn off all monitor sleep /hibernate modes.

that assumes windows, no OS stated.


if the lamps are dead,
use flash light pointed to sceen, see data. ? bingo for bad CCFT tubes.
as seen here

http://www.pcdied.com/monitors.html#flashlighttest

I have a Sharp LCD 46 in.tv do this often.Yes,it is.This problems,the tv Tuner signal board have problem,but the tv is still useable.The POWER and OPC light indications flashes.Just push the power switch again,wait see tv turn,not POWER and OPC flashes again,push the power switch agian and wait.Have to do this like 3 or 4 times sometimes,than the tv backlight will come on,tv will work.Don't know but,if u require to pushing power button more 10 or 12 times,the tv Tuner signal board don't take an turn on the tv backlight get the tv to work.The Tuner signal board is dead,time to replaced the tv Tuner signal board.

guest, If monitor vs19e acts same when connected to different "known good" pc then try this site for info: http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/2005/05/02/hp-pavilion-f1703-flat-panel-display-blackout-solution/ How old is this model? When was last time it worked correctly? 12fixlouie

that is not a monitor problem that is a cpus problem disconnect the signsl cable and connect power cable you will see the post (power on self test) open the cpu draw the ram clean the dust and reinstall the problem will solved

jefkare, If unit is still covered by warranty LG (Lucky Goldstar) should replace it! Sure seems like a "switch-mode-power-supply" failure to me. try using unit at a KNOWN GOOD pc to see if problem moves with the monitor. Next, prove that different monitor functions perfectly with your PC. Try reinstalling drivers for LG L227 maybe that will work. Also try setting the screen resolution to a lower setting. Good luck guy. Do a reply if in need of further assistance. Bye for now. 12fixlouie on fixya.

Hmm, haven't had experience with this exact monitor, but several people have had success with my tutorial on fixing the vs19d and vs19e. Check out the link below:

http://boredprojects.blogspot.com/2009/09/hpvs19e-monitor-fix.html

About your only hope for getting a replacement switch is to buy a "Parts Only" monitor off of EBay and carefully remove the switch. This one is tricky it's attached to the front bezel as you've likely found out. When you disassemble the monitor, lay it face down and remove the bac plastic then remove the 4 screws holding the button board on then take the rest apart. That's the safest way.

It's no wonder why HP is a subpar company! Even the help is bogus.

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