on and switching sources), and after I left it alone, maybe 5 minutes later, it just came up... I bet it's a problem in the circuit that detects whether you're using the VGA or DVI connector, but I dont yet know how to fix.. After I get a new (non HANNS-G) monitor, I may take this apart and have a look around for a bad cap in the power supply.. I dont know what else it could be
That is a typical symptom of a failure of the capacitors in the power supply. Here is a link to a repair guide that shows how to dis-assemble the unit and what to look for and replace on the power supply board to repair it.
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That is a typical symptom of a failure of the capacitors in the power supply. Here is a link to a repair guide that shows how to dis-assemble the unit and what to look for and replace on the power supply board to repair it.
http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/repairing-the-hanns-g-hn199d-19-lcd-monitor/
I hope this helps.
BuddyMc
You need a new monitor