17 |
17 |
18 The enclosure is reasonably easy to disassemble: 4 screws on the back, then the |
18 The enclosure is reasonably easy to disassemble: 4 screws on the back, then the |
19 usual plastic clips to unclipse all around the enclose. The result is a very |
19 usual plastic clips to unclipse all around the enclose. The result is a very |
20 standard view for these LCD monitors: a big metallic enclosure: |
20 standard view for these LCD monitors: a big metallic enclosure: |
21 |
21 |
22 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/back.jpg |
22 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/back.jpg |
23 :alt: Back of the Dell 2407WFP |
23 :alt: Back of the Dell 2407WFP |
24 |
24 |
25 |
25 |
26 When removed, the also very classic view on the boards: |
26 When removed, the also very classic view on the boards: |
27 |
27 |
28 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/back-pcbs.jpg |
28 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/back-pcbs.jpg |
29 :alt: PCBs of the Dell 2407WFP |
29 :alt: PCBs of the Dell 2407WFP |
30 |
30 |
31 Since there is nothing at all, the first and most probable place to start |
31 Since there is nothing at all, the first and most probable place to start |
32 looking is the PSU: |
32 looking is the PSU: |
33 |
33 |
34 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/psu.jpg |
34 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/psu.jpg |
35 :alt: PSU of the Dell 2407WFP |
35 :alt: PSU of the Dell 2407WFP |
36 |
36 |
37 |
37 |
38 Diagnostic |
38 Diagnostic |
39 ========== |
39 ========== |
40 |
40 |
41 Inspecting the PSU, the first culprit (and the probable origin of the failure) |
41 Inspecting the PSU, the first culprit (and the probable origin of the failure) |
42 is pretty obvious: |
42 is pretty obvious: |
43 |
43 |
44 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/badcap.jpg |
44 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/badcap.jpg |
45 :alt: Bad cap on the Dell 2407WFP |
45 :alt: Bad cap on the Dell 2407WFP |
46 |
46 |
47 This one is dead, right, but the question is if it died alone (very unlikely) |
47 This one is dead, right, but the question is if it died alone (very unlikely) |
48 or if it took a series of other parts with it. |
48 or if it took a series of other parts with it. |
49 |
49 |
50 Using the multimeter in diode mode, I immediately found a dead fuse (good sign, |
50 Using the multimeter in diode mode, I immediately found a dead fuse (good sign, |
51 might have done its job and protect some other parts on the PSU... or not), but |
51 might have done its job and protect some other parts on the PSU... or not), but |
52 also a dead MOSFET (Q651, the one on the PFC stage) and maybe more: |
52 also a dead MOSFET (Q651, the one on the PFC stage) and maybe more: |
53 |
53 |
54 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/dead-parts.jpg |
54 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/dead-parts.jpg |
55 :alt: First batch of dead parts on the Dell 2407WFP PSU |
55 :alt: First batch of dead parts on the Dell 2407WFP PSU |
56 |
56 |
57 At this point, finding datasheets for the controller chips on this board looked |
57 At this point, finding datasheets for the controller chips on this board looked |
58 like a good idea. Most of the time, these PSU designs are very close to the |
58 like a good idea. Most of the time, these PSU designs are very close to the |
59 application circuit described in the datasheets. |
59 application circuit described in the datasheets. |
76 quest for fixes. Which led me to a PDF with the full schematic of the PSU |
76 quest for fixes. Which led me to a PDF with the full schematic of the PSU |
77 (which is in fact a BenQ brand). |
77 (which is in fact a BenQ brand). |
78 |
78 |
79 The first stage of the PSU, around the L6561D controller looks like: |
79 The first stage of the PSU, around the L6561D controller looks like: |
80 |
80 |
81 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/psu-schematic-p1.svg |
81 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/psu-schematic-p1.svg |
82 :alt: Schematic of the first (PFC) stage of the PSU of the Dell 2407WFP |
82 :alt: Schematic of the first (PFC) stage of the PSU of the Dell 2407WFP |
83 |
83 |
84 And the regulation stage: |
84 And the regulation stage: |
85 |
85 |
86 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/psu-schematic-p2.svg |
86 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/psu-schematic-p2.svg |
87 :alt: Schematic of the second (PWM + secondary) stage of the PSU of the Dell 2407WFP |
87 :alt: Schematic of the second (PWM + secondary) stage of the PSU of the Dell 2407WFP |
88 |
88 |
89 |
89 |
90 For the record, here are the typical application schematics from datasheets: |
90 For the record, here are the typical application schematics from datasheets: |
91 |
91 |
92 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/L6561-AN.svg |
92 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/L6561-AN.svg |
93 :alt: Typical application schematic of the L6561 PFC controller. |
93 :alt: Typical application schematic of the L6561 PFC controller. |
94 |
94 |
95 As tou can see, it is very similar to the first page of the schematic above. |
95 As tou can see, it is very similar to the first page of the schematic above. |
96 This later have the extra power button management circuit, and a few details |
96 This later have the extra power button management circuit, and a few details |
97 and compenent values are different, but overall, a very close application of |
97 and compenent values are different, but overall, a very close application of |
98 the typical application schematic (as expected). |
98 the typical application schematic (as expected). |
99 |
99 |
100 And for the PMW stage, I could not find such a typical application circuit more |
100 And for the PMW stage, I could not find such a typical application circuit more |
101 advanced than this very basic one (from the datasheet): |
101 advanced than this very basic one (from the datasheet): |
102 |
102 |
103 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/NCP1200A.svg |
103 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/NCP1200A.svg |
104 :alt: Typical application schematic of the NCP1200A PWM controller. |
104 :alt: Typical application schematic of the NCP1200A PWM controller. |
105 |
105 |
106 However some interesting details and circuit improvements can be found in this |
106 However some interesting details and circuit improvements can be found in this |
107 `application note <https://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/AND8069-D.PDF>`_. |
107 `application note <https://www.onsemi.com/pub/Collateral/AND8069-D.PDF>`_. |
108 |
108 |
145 |
145 |
146 So I decided to replace IC651 (the PFC controller, L6561D). And since I had not |
146 So I decided to replace IC651 (the PFC controller, L6561D). And since I had not |
147 that much spare STP10NK60ZFP transistor for Q651, I decided to try first with |
147 that much spare STP10NK60ZFP transistor for Q651, I decided to try first with |
148 some junk parts from a PCB laying around, on which are many APT8075BN: |
148 some junk parts from a PCB laying around, on which are many APT8075BN: |
149 |
149 |
150 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/junk_pcb.jpg |
150 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/junk_pcb.jpg |
151 :alt: The PCB from which I took an APT8075BN as test Q651 replacement. |
151 :alt: The PCB from which I took an APT8075BN as test Q651 replacement. |
152 |
152 |
153 The leads qre not exactly the same spacing, but I managed to do something: |
153 The leads qre not exactly the same spacing, but I managed to do something: |
154 |
154 |
155 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/apt8075bn.jpg |
155 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/apt8075bn.jpg |
156 :alt: The APT8075BN used as test Q651 replacement. |
156 :alt: The APT8075BN used as test Q651 replacement. |
157 |
157 |
158 |
158 |
159 Which resulted in a rather acrobatic setup: I did not want to fight to make it |
159 Which resulted in a rather acrobatic setup: I did not want to fight to make it |
160 fit nicely enough that I can screw it on the heatsink (plus it is not |
160 fit nicely enough that I can screw it on the heatsink (plus it is not |
162 insulator. I have some, but finding them would have required a bit fo digging |
162 insulator. I have some, but finding them would have required a bit fo digging |
163 in my overcrowded empire of dirt). |
163 in my overcrowded empire of dirt). |
164 |
164 |
165 The resulting setup looks like: |
165 The resulting setup looks like: |
166 |
166 |
167 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/psu-repaired-1.jpg |
167 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/psu-repaired-1.jpg |
168 :alt: The APT8075BN used as test Q651 replacement. |
168 :alt: The APT8075BN used as test Q651 replacement. |
169 |
169 |
170 However, before applying power again, I checked all the silicon components once |
170 However, before applying power again, I checked all the silicon components once |
171 more. And I discovered (what I missed the first time) that Q653 was also dead. |
171 more. And I discovered (what I missed the first time) that Q653 was also dead. |
172 |
172 |
173 The problem was I had no proper SOT23 replacement part for it. THe good news is |
173 The problem was I had no proper SOT23 replacement part for it. THe good news is |
174 I do have a few 2N7000 that can be used, but are TO92 packages. |
174 I do have a few 2N7000 that can be used, but are TO92 packages. |
175 So I did a bit of surgery: |
175 So I did a bit of surgery: |
176 |
176 |
177 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/hack.jpg |
177 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/hack.jpg |
178 :alt: The APT8075BN used as test Q651 replacement. |
178 :alt: The APT8075BN used as test Q651 replacement. |
179 |
179 |
180 |
180 |
181 Fixed |
181 Fixed |
182 ----- |
182 ----- |
185 And stays alive when I draw current (1A). |
185 And stays alive when I draw current (1A). |
186 |
186 |
187 I plugged it back in the monitor, the green LED lit as well as the display |
187 I plugged it back in the monitor, the green LED lit as well as the display |
188 itself showing the 'No signal detected' message box! |
188 itself showing the 'No signal detected' message box! |
189 |
189 |
190 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/alive-1.jpg |
190 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/alive-1.jpg |
191 :alt: It's alive! |
191 :alt: It's alive! |
192 |
192 |
193 I replaced the temporary Q651 transistor with the proper reference, checked the |
193 I replaced the temporary Q651 transistor with the proper reference, checked the |
194 result, then put everything back together. |
194 result, then put everything back together. |
195 |
195 |
196 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/alive.jpg |
196 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/alive.jpg |
197 :alt: It's alive! |
197 :alt: It's alive! |
198 |
198 |
199 |
199 |
200 However, before closing the box, I did a few tests and measurements, for the |
200 However, before closing the box, I did a few tests and measurements, for the |
201 fun. I found the reason for the properly working 19v rail when unloaded at the |
201 fun. I found the reason for the properly working 19v rail when unloaded at the |