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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
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26 When removed, the also very classic view on the boards: 26 When removed, the also very classic view on the boards:
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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
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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:
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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
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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:
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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):
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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>`_.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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196 .. image:: {static}images/dell2407wfp/alive.jpg 196 .. image:: {static}/images/dell2407wfp/alive.jpg
197 :alt: It's alive! 197 :alt: It's alive!
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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

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