When i turn on my samsung 2233rz is displays correctly for a couple of seconds, then goes black but i can still see the display if i shine a flashlite on it. i took out the power board to look for bad caps but didn't find any obvious signs of bulging or overheating. i disconnected 1 of the bulbs (it has 2) and it lights for a second but when i check the other side it does not light at all, so i changed the bulb leads to the other side of the board and the lite that didn't lite, lites ok for a second or two. Its like one side of the board is not putting out power for the bulb and it shuts down because of an imbalance in current between the 2 bulb circuit. Anyone have any other expiriance with this situation and any possible other problem components or solutions. Thanks does anyone have any other ideas?

Hi,
Im glad to know that you have enough knowledge and are able to work inside such electronics. I do have some study/ repair experience of LCD Displays/ Laptop displays. I will describe my point of view in general terms.
There are two parts responsible for lighting the display. First is the CCFL (Cold Cathode Florecent Lamp), which is the back light and the second is the Inverter board, which provides high voltage to the CCFL. Either of the parts can be faulty or in some rare cases both. But in this case I think it is most likely the Inverter circuit. (Its life is limited and depending upon how long it has been in use, you can have a better idea - if its the CCFL or Inverter)
So, my advice is that you check the Inverter Circiut.
Make sure you take proper precautions while working with it as Inverter generates very high voltage.

Hope this answers your question!
CreativeTECH