| If your AL2216W is acting up, you probably need to replace the capacitors. Here are some signs of bad capacitors. |
| * Power issues (No power, for example)* |
| * Video issues(Image stability, doesn't stay on when plugged into a computer, resolution specific issues, image drops at random)* |
| * Auto adjustment issues |
| * Power light is unstable all the time (This problem is not common. However, it can happen if the caps are bad enough.) |
| * Unplugging it to get it to work becomes a problem |
| * Excessive transformer/inverter hum* |
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| Note: If you have a problem with a * next to it, replace all of them no matter what the condition is. |
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| The one in the guide has automatic adjustment issues and some power issues when hooked up to a computer. It also had transformer hum problems. This monitor has been opened before so this one was easier. If you have never opened it this tends to be a pain the first time it is done. |
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| '''If you injure yourself performing this repair, I will not take responsibility for your actions! FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDANCE TO AVOID INJURY!''' |
| If your AL2216W is acting up, you probably need to replace the power supply capacitors. Here are some signs of bad capacitors. |
| '''Replace all capacitors''' |
| * Power issues (This monitor has this issue) |
| * Video issues(Examples: Unstable image, Image drops when connected to a computer, does not play nice on higher resolutions, random image drops) |
| * Monitor turns off randomly and will not turn on without being unplugged and power drained |
| * Excessive transformer hum (This monitor has this issue) |
| * Excessive inverter hum (This monitor has this issue) |
| * Backlight does not work |
| '''Partial capacitor replacement MAY work (but not recommended)''' |
| * Auto adjustment issues (This monitor has this issue) |
| * Power light is unstable (This problem is uncommon. Partial replacement MAY work.) |
| Note: Even if the issue can be fixed with a partial replacement, the issues will continue re-occurring until all of the capacitors are replaced. |
| '''Original capacitor values (Supplied if you do not want to go up in uF and want to match the old caps)''' |
| * 25V 1000uF (x2) |
| * 10V 1000uF (x1) |
| * 25V 220uF (x2) |