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Preface This manual is prepared for the maintenance service for the VP171/s/b series LCD Panel Monitor. Maintenance procedures described in this manual are intended to isolate faulty parts and replace them in the field. It also aims to serve as a guide in procuring replacement parts for this product.
5 Function Test & Alignment Procedure 5-1 Product................29 5-2 Test Equipment..............29 5-3 Hot Key................29 5-4 Test Condition..............32 5-5 Test Display Modes & Pattern..........33 5-6 Function Test and Alignment Procedure........ 36 ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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9 Appendix 9-1 The Serial Number System Definition........9-2 Function of Boards............10 PCB Layout ..............11 Schematic Diagrams ..................12 Recommended Spare Parts List ......... 13 Electrical Spare Parts List ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
Do not operate the product under the following conditions : 1.) Extremely hot, cold or humid environment. 2.) Areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt. 3.) Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field. 4.) Place in direct sunlight. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
2. Mechanical Construction This section provides the package and exploded overview, replaceable parts list. You can place an order for correct parts in the recommended parts list. Package Overview ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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HINGE CAP ASSY HINGE CAP PC+ABS-VS08 VP191b 75.61202.002 3.00 HINGE CAP ASSY HINGE CAP CS-VS06 VP191s 75.61202.003 3.00 FRONT COVER ASSY FRONT COVER+CTRL BD CS-VS09 VP171 76.61101.001 C-FP-0301-0331 8.80 FRONT COVER ASSY FRONT COVER+CTRL BD CS-VS08 VP171b 76.61101.002 C-FP-0301-0333 8.80...
3. Procedure of Disassembly This section provides disassembly procedures for VP171/s/b LCD Monitor. Before you begin any of these procedures, be sure to turn off the power, computer system, and other attached devices; then disconnect the power cable from the electronically outlet. Moreover, when you disassemble the monitor, be sure to put the screws in a safe place and separate them according to grouping.
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85.5A124.080 Stand unit Unscrew five screws that secure Stand unit and detach Stand unit from the monitor. 85.4A524.080 85.4A123.080 Hinge Base Plate Unscrew four screws of Base Plate to remove Hinge. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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85.UA123.080 Hinge Hinge Unscrew two screws that secure Rear Arm to separate Rear Arm from Hinge. Turn Hinge and unscrew two screws that secure Front Arm to detach Front Arm from Hinge. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
3-2 Disassembly of Rear Cover Rear Cover 85.1F123.080 LCD Panel Module Rear Cover Unscrew four screws of Rear Cover, then detach LCD Panel module from Rear Cover. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
85.AA123.030 Shielding Plate Unscrew three screws that secure Shielding Plate and remove Shielding Plate. 85.1F123.060 Inverter Board Unscrew two screws that secure Inverter Board and disconect three connectors to remove Inverter Board. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
Main Board 85.1F123.060 85.005AG.075 Unscew six hex screws that secure Main Board. Unscrew four screws that secure Main Board to remove Main Board. Disconnect the wires which are connected to Main Board. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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Power Board 85.1F123.060 Power Board Mylar Unscrew four screws that secure Power Board and disconnect the wire to remove Power Board. Detach Power Board Mylar. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
85.1C124.060 Inlet Wire Unscrew one screw that secures Inlet Wire and disconnect two wires that are connected to Switch Wire. Use the tool to pull and press out Inlet and Switch Wires. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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LCD Panel LCD Bracket Unscrew four screws beside LCD Bracket to detach LCD Panel from LCD Bracket. Turn LCD Panel around and remove the tape on the wire to disconnect the wire. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
Moreover, you can get the appropriate opera- tion to solve some complicated problems of component repairing and professional problems. Equipment Needed VP171 Monitor Philips Screw Driver #101 and #107 Electronic Hex Nut M5mm PC(Personal Computer) with SXGA resolution / Pattern Generator...
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Is screen black ? Inverter Board Main Board LCD Panel Change Change Is screen white ? Replug/Change Main Board LCD Panel FPC Cable Change Change Abnormal Color ? LCD Panel Main Board ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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1. Make sure VGA cable connect to PC directly and not through a Data transfer or Distribution..After this action if Ghost image disappear, go to Yes; else, go to No. 2. Check the compatibility on the computer. If it is compatibility problem, feedback the information to ViewSonic; else, go to No.
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4-2.3 C. Control Function Troubleshooting Start Change Change Main Board Control Board ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
Color Video Signal & Pattern (or PC with SXGA resolution) Hot Key All Mode Reset: Press , buttons simultaneously and Power on with signal, hold on for 3 seconds. Then the screen will show All Mode Reset. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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button, you can find the information about this monitor. White Balance: Set the screen on 640*480@60Hz resolution pure black and white pattern, no other color. Press , and simultaneously. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, and the OSD will lock. Repeat the action, and the OSD will unlock. Power Lock : Press and buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, and the Power will lock. Repeat the action, and the Power will unlock. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
Before function test and alignment, each LCD Monitor should be run-in and warmed-up for at least 30 minutes with the following conditions: In room temperature, With full-white screen, R.G.B. Black With cycled display modes, 640*480 (H=43.27kHz, V=85Hz) 800*600 (H=53.7kHz, V=85Hz) 1024*768 (H=68.67kHz, V=85Hz) 1280*1024 (H=79.97kHz, V=75Hz) ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
1152 x 870 @ 75Hz, 68.6kHz, 1280 x 1024 @ 75HZ,79.97khz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 63.4kHz 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz, 79.97kHz 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz, 45kHz ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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F L / l a i l & Fine Line Morie Pattern (Figure 1) Gray Scale Pattern (Figure 2) Horizontal & Vertical Thickness Pattern R. Color Pattern (Figure 4) (Figure 3) ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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G. Color Pattern (Figure 5) B. Color Pattern (Figure 6) Full White Pattern (Figure 7) Dark Screen Pattern (Figure 8) Black-White Pattern (Figure 9) ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
Select and enter Manual Image Adjust function on OSD Main Menu. Then, select and enter Horizontal Size or Horizontal/Vertical Position function to adjust the video boundary to be full scanned and within screen frame. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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After final QC step, we have to erase all saved changes again and restore the factory defaults. You should do All Mode Reset again. 5-6.12 Power Off Monitor Turn off monitor by pressing Power button, and turn off the Switch that is back of the monitor. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
6. Firmware Upgrade Procedure Equipment Needed VP171/s/b Series Monitor Fixture for Firmware Upgrade Power Adapter (P/N : 47.58201.001) *1 for Fixture VGA Cable (P/N : 42.59901.008) *1 PC (Personal Computer) LTP Cable (P/N : 42.59906.001) *1 Firmware Upgrade Program One additional monitor for checking the program execution...
Connect P2 of Fixture with printer port of PC by LTP Cable. Connect P1 of Fixture with VP171/s/b Monitor by VGA Cable. Plug Power Adapter to Fixture. Connect Power Cord to VP171/s/b Monitor, and turn on the Power Switch. Connect PC to the additional monitor. Turn on the Power Switch...
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Install GProbe Program by selecting and clicking Gprobe icon. Press Yes or Next buttons until the program is finished. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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Firmware Upgrade Procedure Save these three files <bdisp.txt>, <p204_205.bin> and <vp171_v4_24.bin> in the computer. Open <bdisp.txt> file. Key in the path where you save the driver <p204_205.bin> and firmware <vp171_v4_24.bin>. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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Execute Gprobe program. Key in batch c:\VP171\bdisp.txt after GProbe :>, then press Enter key to begin programming automatically. the path is where you save <bdisp.txt> file ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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The successful picture is as follows : Enter Burn In Mode (Refer to Chapter 5-3), and you could find that Serial Number disappears. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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Turn off the power switch of the rear cover of VP171/s/b , and turn it on again. Then enter Burn In Mode, and Serial Number will appear. Check if the version of BIOS is correct. Power Switch VP171 VLCDS25972-1W A1T020100001 Connect the signal, and the monitor will slant to red color.
7. DDC Key In Procedure Equipment Needed VP171/s/b Series Monitor Fixture(V3) for DDC Key In (JP3 must be closed) RS232 Cable (P/N : 42.55907.001) *1 VGA Cable (P/N : 42.59901.008) *2 DVI-DVI Cable *1 PC (Personal Computer) Power Adapter (P/N: 47.56001.501) *1 for Fixture...
(P/N: 47.56001.501) Set-Up Procedure Connect P2 and P4 of Fixture with VGA ports of VP171/s/b by two VGA Cables. Connect P3 of Fixture with DVI port of VP171/s/b by DVI-D Cable. Connect P1 of Fixture with COM1 of PC by RS232 Cable.
DDC Key In Procedure Select and execute DDC Key In program. Key in the serial number and press Enter key. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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The successful picture is as follows : (There are checksum values appearing when VGA and DVI success.) Press ~ button (Shift+ ) to check DDC CheckSum is correct or not. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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Enter Burn In Mode (refer to Chapter 5-3). Turn off the power switch of the rear cover of VP171/s/b, and turn it on again. Then enter Burn In Mode again and Information of OSD Main Menu. Check if the information is correct.
8. Packing For Shiping Packing Procedure Put the PE bag on the monitor. Put the Cushions on the monitor. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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Note : LCD Panel should face to the side as the following picture. Put the accessories into the carton as the following picture. Then close the cover of the carton and tape. DVI-D ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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Tape the carton closed. Label Label Format ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
YY = Last 2 digits of manufacturing year (ex : 02 = 2002) WW = Manufacturing week of year XXXXX = Sequence number A1T020100001 This label A1T020100001represents that is VP171 monitor, the sequence number is 00001, made on 1-week of 2002. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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X = Month (ex : Jan.~ Sep.=1~9, Oct.~Dec.=X, Y, Z) A1 = Version (ex : A1, B2..) EEEE = Sequence number (from 0001~) MK2M32B10043 This label MK2M32B10043 represents Main Board Vender is Might, version is B1 for VP171/s/b on Feb., 2003. Its serial code is 0043. ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s...
Function of Boards A. Main Board JP10 11-2.2 CN1 Connector 11-2.3 JP1 Connector ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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B. Inverter Board The Location of Connectors 9 -2.8 CN1 Connector 9 -2.9 CN2 Connector 9 -2.10 a t l CN3 Connector 9 -2.11 a t l ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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Power Board The Location of Connectors 9 -2.14 11-2.13 CN1 11-2.14 CN2 ViewSonic Corporation VP171/b/s Confidential – Do Not Copy...
0.1uF 2.5V_AVDD BEAD /0805 100K 750R 0.1uF 0.1uF 1000uF/10V 0.1uF 0.1uF 0805 0805 Close to GM5120 0.1uF PNL_EN 2N3904 2N3904 Title POWER Size Document Number VP171/s/b Date: Monday, April 14, 2003 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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GIN2 BIN2 DSUB2_5V DSUB2 AGND AGND SDA_IN2 SDA_IN2 HS_DSUB2 HS_DSUB2 VS_DSUB2 VS_DSUB2 SCL_IN2 SCL_IN2 R136 Title INPUT CONNECTOR & MUX R137 0 Size Document Number VP171/s/b Date: Thursday, May 22, 2003 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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TXD 3 GND 4 2N3904 C130 1N4148 0.1UF gm5120 C131 C132 5.6K 0.1UF 0.1UF 3.3V_DVDD PQFP208 C133 C129 0.1uF Title C134 Size Document Number 10uF/16V VP171/s/b Date: Thursday, May 22, 2003 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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DGO2 DBE2 DRE2 DRE5 DGO1 DBE1 DRE1 DRE4 DGO0 DBE0 DRE0 100X4 100X4 100X4 100X4 CP10 CP11 CP12 CP13 Title OUTPUT INTERFACE Size Document Number VP171/s/b Date: Thursday, May 22, 2003 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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TxIN23 /PWRDWN +3.3VL DCLK SELLVDS TxCLKIN TxIN24 TxIN26 TxIN25 +3.3VL DS90CF383 +3.3VL LVDSON +3.3VL Title 4.7k LVDS CONNECTOR C157 C158 Size Document Number 100pF 100pF VP171/s/b Date: Monday, April 14, 2003 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation Confidential – Do Not Copy VP171/s/b-1...
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74LVC126 R119 C166 74LVC126 C179 2.2K 47pF 2.2K 47pF 22pF JP11 R121 KMENU KSELECT KDOWN KLEDG KLEDR KPWR Title KEYPAD & DDC Size Document Number VP171/s/b Date: Thursday, May 22, 2003 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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24LC16B D_SUB HS/VS INPUT DDC_IIC EEPROM XTAL 14.318MHz +12V +12VIN +12V AC (110-240V) ADAPTER DPMS +3.3VD (50-60Hz) +3.3VA +2.5V Title BLOCK DIAGRAM Size Document Number VP171/s/b Date: Monday, April 14, 2003 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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LED pair MENU BUTTON CONNECTOR SELECT/AUTO BUTTON Connect to MB POWER BUTTON MINUS PLUS Title CTRL-BD Size Document Number VP171/s/b Date: Thursday, December 12, 2002 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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CON1 LED_GREEN1 LED_RED1 POWER1 DOWN SELECT1/AUTO1 MENU1 LED pair GREEN Title CTRL-BD Size Document Number VP171/s/b Date: Thursday, May 22, 2003 Sheet ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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VIEWSONIC INDIVIDUAL PARTS OF VSA-M Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location A-PC-0106-0270 42.57207.001 SP-30+IS-14 1800±50mm;COLOR:CS-VS08;NA POWER CORD A-PC-0106-0271 42.50112.001 1830mm SP-023+IS14 CS-VS08 EUR POWER CORD VIEWSONIC INDIVIDUAL PARTS OF VSE-E Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location A-PC-0106-0270 42.57207.001 SP-30+IS-14 1800±50mm;COLOR:CS-VS08;NA...
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51.61212.002 HINGE CAP HINGE CAP-4 PC+ABS-VS08 VP191b BOARDS B-MB-0201-0759 80.61101.001 MAIN BOARD PCBA MAIN BD FOR VP171 B-CB-0206-0158 80.61102.001 CONTROL BOARD PCBA CTRL BD FOR VP171 B-SB-0221-0524 44.61101.001 INVERTER BOARDPCBA INVERTER PLCD2417414G;EMAX FOR 17" AUO Manual A-CD-VP171 36.61101.001 User Guide User Guide+CD,VP171 A-CD-VP171B 36.61102.001 User Guide...
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VIEWSONIC INDIVIDUAL PARTS OF VSI-P Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location Q'ty A-PC-0106-0273 42.58204.001 CABLE POWER CORD 1830mm PC TYPE Black POWER CORD VIEWSONIC INDIVIDUAL PARTS OF VSAU-A Item ViewSonic P/N Ref. P/N Description Location Q'ty A-PC-0106-0270 42.57207.001 CABLE POWER CORD SP-30+IS-14 1800±50mm;NA POWER CORD(N/A) A-PC-0106-0271 42.50112.001 CABLE POWER CORD SP-23+IS-14 1800±51mm;EURPOWER CORD(EUR)
BARE PCB L:2 CTRL BD VP171 09.00000.042 DIODE LED 19-22SOVGC/TR8 "EVERLIGHT" 35.00016.001 LABEL BARCODE 6*38mm BLANK 42.61101.001 W.A. FFC 10P 32cm PCB TO CTRL VP171&VP191 43.58423.301 SWITCH PUSH STS-07-A DC15V 20mA "HCH" 40 B-MB-0201-0759 80.61101.001 PCBA MAIN BD FOR VP171 00.61101.001...
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21.24LC1.601 IC EEPROM 24LC16B/SN M 2K*8 BIT IIC BUS 8SO 22.61101.001 PROGRAMED IC VP171 "GM5120" 21.Pm39L.V01 IC Pm39LV010R CMOS Flash memory 1Megabit(12 39.61101.001 FW BIOS SOURCE CODE VP171 "GM5120" 35.00017.001 LABEL BIOS 13*11mm BLANK ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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CABLE DVI-D 1800mm 51.00081.004 PE BAG 540*750*0.07mm 51.58314.001 LCD PROTECT FILM 355*290*0.1mm 154 P-BX-0601-0834 55.61101.003 CARTON AB-18 465*265*430(h) VP171s 155 P-FM-0602-0583 56.61101.001 CUSHION R EPS VP171 156 P-FM-0602-0584 56.61102.001 CUSHION L EPS VP171 ViewSonic Corporation VP171/s/b-1 Confidential – Do Not Copy...
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