LCD-Monitor Chassis : LS23WHU Model : PX2370 SERVICE Manual TFT-LCD Monitor Contens 1. Precautions 2. Product specifications 3. Disassembly and Reassemble 4. Troubleshooting 5. Exploded View & Part List 6. Wiring Diagram PX2370 Refer to the service manual in the GSPN (see the rear cover) for the more information.
3. Disassembly and Assembly 3. Disassembly and Assembly This section describes the disassembly and reassembly sequences for this monitor. Warning: As this monitor has parts that are sensitive to static electricity, be careful when handling them. 3-1. Disassembly Caution: 1. Turn the monitor off before beginning the disassembly process. 2.
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3. Disassembly and Assembly Description Photo Screws 3. Place the monitor face down on the table covered with a soft material and lift the Cover-Rear. 4. Remove the FFC cable, LED Driver wire, Tact Function wire and Touch Function wire, and detach the shield. 5.
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3. Disassembly and Assembly Description Photo Screws 7. Lift the drive board upward, and pull the upper and lower part in opposite directions until the board is detached.
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3. Disassembly and Assembly Description Photo Screws 8. Remove the 2 (hex-cap) screws and 3 screws, and detach the main board. ※The assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
3. Disassembly and Assembly 3-1-1. Fixing the Function PCB 설명 그림 설명 나사 1. Fix the Function PCB into the panel as indicated by the red line in the picture using the Cover-Front guide.
1. Precautions 1. Precautions 1-1. Safety Precautions Follow these safety, servicing and ESD precautions to prevent damage and to protect against potential hazards such as electrical shock. 1-1-1. Warnings For continued safety, do not attempt to modify the circuit board. Disconnect the AC power and DC power jack before servicing.
1. Precautions 1-2. Servicing Precautions WARNING: An electrolytic capacitor installed with the wrong polarity might explode. Caution: Before servicing units covered by this service manual, read and follow the Safety Precautions section of this manual. Note: If unforeseen circumstances create conflict between the following servicing precautions and any of the safety precautions, always follow the safety precautions.
1. Precautions 1-4. Installation Precautions For safety reasons, more than two people are required for carrying the product. Keep the power cord away from any heat emitting devices, as a melted covering may cause fire or electric shock. Do not place the product in areas with poor ventilation such as a bookshelf or closet. The increased internal temperature may cause fire.
2. Product specifications 2-2. Spec Comparison to the Old Models Model WHITE (PX2370) ECOFIT (XL2370) Design Brightness 250cd/m2 250cd/m2 Contrast 1000:1 1000:1 MEGA DCR MEGA DCR Response Time 5ms ( W to B) & 2ms (G to G) 5ms ( W to B) & 2ms (G to G)
BN68-00174P Warranty Card BN68-01146D (Not available in all locations) User’s Guide, Monitor Driver, BN59-00992A Natural Color software, MagicTune™ software Stand Body BN96-12834A Samsung Electronics Stand Base BN96-12829A Service center CBF SIGNAL-DVI(I) to D-sub BN39-00310D 1,500mm(1.5M) Power Cord 3903-000384 1000mm(1.0M) Adaptor...
4. Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4-1. Troubleshooting Set custom mode as follows before beginning a repair. - Resolution : 1920 X 1080 - H-Frequency : 67.500kHz - V-Frequency : 60.000Hz If the screen is blank, check whether the power cord is connected correctly. The circuits to check: •...
4. Troubleshooting 4-2. When the power does Not Turn on - When turning on the power button after connecting Adaptor, the LED at the front of the monitor Symptom does not operate. - Check the Adaptor power fuse and the Adaptor output power. - Check the connections for Adaptor and the Main board inside the monitor.
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4. Troubleshooting 4-2-1. Circuit diagrams when the power does not turn on...
4. Troubleshooting 4-3. When the screen is blank (Analog) - Even though the LED power turns on, the screen is blank when connecting the DVI-I to D-sub Symptom cable. - Check the DVI-I to D-sub cable connections. Major checkpoints - Check whether the LVDS(FFC) cable is connected correctly to the panel. - Check whether the lamp connector of the panel is connected correctly to the Inverter.
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4. Troubleshooting 4-3-1. When a blank screen is displayed (Analog)
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4. Troubleshooting 4-3-2. Waveforms when no screen is displayed (Analog)
4. Troubleshooting 4-4. When a blank screen is displayed (Digital) Symptom - Even though the LED power turns on, the screen is blank when connecting the DVI cable. - Check the DVI cable connections. Major checkpoints - Check whether the LVDS(FFC) cable is connected correctly to the panel. - Check whether the lamp connector of the panel is connected correctly to the Inverter.
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4. Troubleshooting 4-4-1. Circuit diagrams when a blank screen is displayed (Digital)
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4. Troubleshooting 4-4-2. Waveforms when a blank screen is displayed (Digital)
4. Troubleshooting 4-5. When a blank screen is displayed (HDMI) Symptom - Even though the LED power turns on, the screen is blank when connecting the HDMI cable. - Check the HDMI cable connections. Major checkpoints - Check whether the LVDS(FFC) cable is connected correctly to the panel. - Check whether the lamp connector of the panel is connected correctly to the Inverter.
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4. Troubleshooting 4-5-1. Circuit diagrams when a blank screen is displayed (HDMI) 4-11...
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4. Troubleshooting 4-5-2. Waveforms when a blank screen is displayed (HDMI) 4-12...
4. Troubleshooting 4-6. Error Examples and Actions Error Appearance Symptoms and Actions Remarks Symptom: DVI signals are not recognized. *On how to input DDC, refer to the training manual. Cause: This error occurs because the PC cannot recognize the mode information since the DVI DDC is not input to the monitor.
1) Use when updating the AD board code. 2) Download the WinDDC program, DDC Input program, and Hex and DDC files appropriate to the model through the Quality Control department of Samsung Electronics. Install the jig and input the data, as shown in the figure. Monitor needing...
4. Troubleshooting 4-7-2. Service Function Specifications Checking the Code Version 1. Check the MCU code version and checksum after entering SVC Mode. 2. Entering SVC Mode - Adjust the Brightness and Contrast values to 0. - Hold down the Enter button for five (5) seconds. - The SVC Function OSD is displayed.
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4. Troubleshooting When replacing the panel After replacing the panel, select the Panel Ch. No. item and press the MENU key for five seconds. The Panel Ch. No. will then increment by one and the panel’s time information will be set to 0. At the same time, the panel cycle will be set to 0.
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1) Use a DDC Manager MTI-2050 version or later. 2) Select the DDC file name after running the program. Program : WinDDC BY SAMSUNG ELEC.Co. [Ver:4.65.12V] --- Modify : 20050425 : SMPX2370A.ddc / SMPX2370D.ddc / SMPX2370H.ddc 3) Similarly to the previous dual model, insert the cable into DDC Manager Port 1 (analog), and enter and check DDC.
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4. Troubleshooting Entering DDC 1. Connect the DVI-I to D-Sub cable (DVI cable) to the PX2370 and DDC Manager respectively. 2. Install the “Winddc.exc” program. 3. Click the “Winddc” icon. 4. Click the Open [F5] icon. 5. Select a port # and DDC file.
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4. Troubleshooting Inputting the MCU Data 1) Check the following options. - Manufacture : MSTAR - Device Type :TSUMxx - Communication Por t: DSUB15(Analog) - External Memory : PMC25LV040 2) Click the LoadFile button, select an MCU code file, and then click the Open [O] button. 4-19...
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4. Troubleshooting 3) Click the Auto Program button. 4) When programming and verification are complete, hard power the monitor off and then on again. 4-20...
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4. Troubleshooting Inputting the Code (HDCP) 1. Run the service.exe file. 2. Click the HDCP button. 4-21...
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4. Troubleshooting 3. Click the HDCP Write button and select MStar_HDCPKEY. 4. Inputting the HDCP key is completed. 4-22...
6. Wiring Diagram 6-2. Board Connection - Main Board LVDS CN400 Function Connector CN202 Regulator LED Driver Regulator CN600 Flash Memory X300 IC200 Scaler IC300 DVI – I Jack Adaptor CN101 CN601 HDMI Jack Audio Out Optical Out CN102 CN700 OP700 Power Connector CN1201...
6. Wiring Diagram 6-3. Connector Functions Connector Functions CN101 DVI-I (Analog/ Digital) signal input terminal * Upon occurrence of a fault: No RGB Output error may occur. CN201 Connects to the power Function board. * Upon occurrence of a fault: Either a No LED screen error may occur or the light sensor may not function.