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Prepared By: WuHaiyan Checked By: Sushi Manufacture Date: May-29-04 1 DELL E173FP Service Manual SERVICE MANUAL 17" LCD Monitor DELL E173FP THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FOR REPAIR SERVICE INFORMATION ONLY. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND DISCLAIMS RE LIABILITY FOR CHANGES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL;
Prepared By: WuHaiyan Checked By: Sushi Manufacture Date: May-29-04 1 DELL E173FP Service Manual SERVICE MANUAL 17" LCD Monitor DELL E173FP THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FOR REPAIR SERVICE INFORMATION ONLY. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND DISCLAIMS RE LIABILITY FOR CHANGES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL;
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... 3.2 CONTROL BUTTONS 6 3.3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 7 4. Block Diagram 13 5.1 Monitor Exploded View 13 5.2 Software Flow Chart 14 5.3 Electrical Block Diagram 16 5.3.1 Main Board 16 5.3.2 Inverter/Power Board 17 6. Input/Output Specification 10 4.1 Input Signal Connector 10 4.1.1 Analog D-SUB Connector ...4.4.3 Optical Characteristics 12 4.4.4 Parameter guide line for CCFL Inverter 12 5. LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION 5 3. Schematic 18 6.1 Main Board 18 6.2 Inverter/Power Board 23 2 MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS 4 2. DELL E173FP Service Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 1.
... 3.2 CONTROL BUTTONS 6 3.3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 7 4. Block Diagram 13 5.1 Monitor Exploded View 13 5.2 Software Flow Chart 14 5.3 Electrical Block Diagram 16 5.3.1 Main Board 16 5.3.2 Inverter/Power Board 17 6. Input/Output Specification 10 4.1 Input Signal Connector 10 4.1.1 Analog D-SUB Connector ...4.4.3 Optical Characteristics 12 4.4.4 Parameter guide line for CCFL Inverter 12 5. LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION 5 3. Schematic 18 6.1 Main Board 18 6.2 Inverter/Power Board 23 2 MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS 4 2. DELL E173FP Service Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 1.
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Type H-Frequency V-Frequency ON Mode Power Saving Maximum Screen Size Power Source Environmental Considerations Weight (N. MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Input Display Colors Dot Clock Max. W.) Packaged Unpackaged TFT Color LCD 43cm(17.0") 0.264mm(H) x 0.264mm(V) 140˚ (H) 120˚ (V) 16 ms Analog Only H/V TTL Separate and Composite Sync. 30kHz - 80kHz 56-75Hz Over 16.2 million Colors 135MHz 1280 x 1024 VESA DDC2BTM DELL E173FP Service Manual 1. Resolution Plug & Play Power Consumption Driving system Size Pixel pitch Viewable angle Response time (typ.) Video Sync.
Type H-Frequency V-Frequency ON Mode Power Saving Maximum Screen Size Power Source Environmental Considerations Weight (N. MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Input Display Colors Dot Clock Max. W.) Packaged Unpackaged TFT Color LCD 43cm(17.0") 0.264mm(H) x 0.264mm(V) 140˚ (H) 120˚ (V) 16 ms Analog Only H/V TTL Separate and Composite Sync. 30kHz - 80kHz 56-75Hz Over 16.2 million Colors 135MHz 1280 x 1024 VESA DDC2BTM DELL E173FP Service Manual 1. Resolution Plug & Play Power Consumption Driving system Size Pixel pitch Viewable angle Response time (typ.) Video Sync.
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The internal Inverter/power board will contain a main board, an internal inverter/power board, keypad board, which house the flat panel control logic, brightness control logic and DDC. Monitor Block Diagram CCFT Driver. 2. Flat Panel and CCFL backlight Inverter/Power Board AC Power IN Main Board Keyboard RS232 Connector For white balance adjustment in factory mode HOST Computer Video signal, DDC 5 and provides the 12V DC-power to main board. LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION DELL E173FP Service Manual The LCD MONITOR will drive the backlight of panel and the DC-DC conversion.
The internal Inverter/power board will contain a main board, an internal inverter/power board, keypad board, which house the flat panel control logic, brightness control logic and DDC. Monitor Block Diagram CCFT Driver. 2. Flat Panel and CCFL backlight Inverter/Power Board AC Power IN Main Board Keyboard RS232 Connector For white balance adjustment in factory mode HOST Computer Video signal, DDC 5 and provides the 12V DC-power to main board. LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION DELL E173FP Service Manual The LCD MONITOR will drive the backlight of panel and the DC-DC conversion.
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.... - Power Button: When pressed, the monitor enters the off . Auto Adjust Key: The Auto Adjust Key is used to turn on or off mode, and the LED turns blank. Power On mode. Power On/Off Button and indicator 6 DELL E173FP Service Manual 3. The other control buttons are... located at front panel of the monitor. Press the power button to select the Brightness/Contrast adjust functions. Power Saving mode. Brightness Button C....
.... - Power Button: When pressed, the monitor enters the off . Auto Adjust Key: The Auto Adjust Key is used to turn on or off mode, and the LED turns blank. Power On mode. Power On/Off Button and indicator 6 DELL E173FP Service Manual 3. The other control buttons are... located at front panel of the monitor. Press the power button to select the Brightness/Contrast adjust functions. Power Saving mode. Brightness Button C....
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... Display Modes The following are the most frequently used (active matrix) an LCD monitor provides a totally flicker-free picture even with a refresh rate of 1280 x 1024 pixels is recommended. Input/Output Specification 4.1 Input Signal Connector 4.1.1 Analog D-SUB Connector DELL E173FP Service Manual 10 5 9 4 8 3 7 2 6 1 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Meaning Pin 1 Video input...
... Display Modes The following are the most frequently used (active matrix) an LCD monitor provides a totally flicker-free picture even with a refresh rate of 1280 x 1024 pixels is recommended. Input/Output Specification 4.1 Input Signal Connector 4.1.1 Analog D-SUB Connector DELL E173FP Service Manual 10 5 9 4 8 3 7 2 6 1 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Meaning Pin 1 Video input...
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Executing ISP a. b.Complete the ISP process, click "eXit LD" button to complete ISP process. f. DELL E173FP Service Manual 11.3. Then you can get the window as follow, and click "OK" to reset monitor. 42 Click "Program All" button that will execute erase and program and verify. Click "Program all" to start programming.
Executing ISP a. b.Complete the ISP process, click "eXit LD" button to complete ISP process. f. DELL E173FP Service Manual 11.3. Then you can get the window as follow, and click "OK" to reset monitor. 42 Click "Program All" button that will execute erase and program and verify. Click "Program all" to start programming.
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Bill Of Material List DELL E173FP Service Manual Location Part Number CBPC780KGLDD KEPC780KED1 PWPC1742LGD1 11L6036 1 15L8054 2 23L3178700 1A 33L4669 GV C 33L4670 GV T 34L1367AY2 T 34L1368 Y2 T 40L 152509 40L 152512 40L 154501 ... FRAME LOGO POWER BUTTON KEY PAD BEZEL REAR COVER RECYCLE LABEL RECYCLE LABEL HI-POT ID LABEL DELL S/N LABEL SHIPPING LABEL CARTON LABEL QSG EPS EPS CARTON SPACE PAPER BARCODE RIBBOR PE BAG FOR MONITOR SMALL TAPE FILM PROTECT SMALL TAPE CD MANUAL SHIELD SHIELD-INVERTER SIGNAL CABLE POWER CORD WIRE HARNESS...
Bill Of Material List DELL E173FP Service Manual Location Part Number CBPC780KGLDD KEPC780KED1 PWPC1742LGD1 11L6036 1 15L8054 2 23L3178700 1A 33L4669 GV C 33L4670 GV T 34L1367AY2 T 34L1368 Y2 T 40L 152509 40L 152512 40L 154501 ... FRAME LOGO POWER BUTTON KEY PAD BEZEL REAR COVER RECYCLE LABEL RECYCLE LABEL HI-POT ID LABEL DELL S/N LABEL SHIPPING LABEL CARTON LABEL QSG EPS EPS CARTON SPACE PAPER BARCODE RIBBOR PE BAG FOR MONITOR SMALL TAPE FILM PROTECT SMALL TAPE CD MANUAL SHIELD SHIELD-INVERTER SIGNAL CABLE POWER CORD WIRE HARNESS...
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.... has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Initial release: January 2005 Dell Inc. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. IBM is a registered...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is subject to either ...
.... has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Initial release: January 2005 Dell Inc. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. IBM is a registered...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Contents: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup Using the Display Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix Information in this document is subject to either ...
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... gives an overview of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Back to avoid the problem. Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is mandated by an icon and printed in bold type..., setup, and operation. Some warnings may appear in this guide, blocks of your computer system. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor.
... gives an overview of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Back to avoid the problem. Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide About This Guide • Notational Conventions About This Guide This guide is mandated by an icon and printed in bold type..., setup, and operation. Some warnings may appear in this guide, blocks of your computer system. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor.
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... View Bottom View Side View Back to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. The Dell E173FP was designed to accommodate a wide variety of the display and its components. Back...
... View Bottom View Side View Back to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. The Dell E173FP was designed to accommodate a wide variety of the display and its components. Back...
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Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Tilt Base Attaching the Cables Attaching the optional Dell™ Soundbar Positioning the Display Maintenance Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Using the Display: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Setting the Optimal Resolution Controls and Indicators Back to Contents Page
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...receiving from the back of the computer. The floating 'Dell - This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn off both your monitor and computer are properly connected but the screen is ...Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature that the monitor is out of sync range....
...receiving from the back of the computer. The floating 'Dell - This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn off both your monitor and computer are properly connected but the screen is ...Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting • Common Problems • Product Specific Problems Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) Your monitor provides a self-test feature that the monitor is out of sync range....
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...' button Adjust 'Phase' and 'Clock' controls via OSD Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on-off WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE No... picture, monitor is scrambled or appears torn Perform monitor reset Push 'Auto Adjust' button Adjust 'Brightness' & 'Contrast' ...
...' button Adjust 'Phase' and 'Clock' controls via OSD Perform monitor self-test feature check and determine if these lines are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power on-off WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE No... picture, monitor is scrambled or appears torn Perform monitor reset Push 'Auto Adjust' button Adjust 'Brightness' & 'Contrast' ...
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...EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Perform monitor reset on "All Settings" OSD does not appear on Back to Contents Page LCD Scratched Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Screen has scratches or smudges Visible signs of smoke or ...sparks Monitor malfunctions on & off Turn monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power ...
...EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Perform monitor reset on "All Settings" OSD does not appear on Back to Contents Page LCD Scratched Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Screen has scratches or smudges Visible signs of smoke or ...sparks Monitor malfunctions on & off Turn monitor off and unplug the power cord and then plug back and power ...
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TFT LCD Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) 0.264 x 0.264 mm 120° (vertical) typical, 140° (horizontal) typical 250 ... scan range Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution 31 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes...
TFT LCD Diagonal 17 inches (432.0 mm) Horizontal 13.3 inches (337.9 mm) Vertical 10.6 inches (270.3 mm) 0.264 x 0.264 mm 120° (vertical) typical, 140° (horizontal) typical 250 ... scan range Vertical scan range Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution 31 kHz to 80 kHz (automatic) 56 Hz to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide General • Flat Panel • Resolution • Preset Display Modes • Electrical • Physical Characteristics • Environmental • Power Management Modes...
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Connector type Signal cable type Dimensions:(with stand) Height 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector Detachable, D-sub, 15pin, attached to the monitor 15.9inches (402.9mm ) Width Depth Dimensions: (without stand) Height 14.9inches (378.5mm ) 5.55inches (141mm ) 12.7 inches (322.8 mm) Width Depth Stand dimensions: Height ...
Connector type Signal cable type Dimensions:(with stand) Height 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector Detachable, D-sub, 15pin, attached to the monitor 15.9inches (402.9mm ) Width Depth Dimensions: (without stand) Height 14.9inches (378.5mm ) 5.55inches (141mm ) 12.7 inches (322.8 mm) Width Depth Stand dimensions: Height ...
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... at the time of ongoing update and revision. If you to Contents Page Appendix: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Warranty Safety Information Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Recycling Your Monitor Set-up Guide Warranty U.S. SUCH PRODUCT IS PROVIDED BY DELL "AS IS." Additional fees may invoice parts of loss, shipping and handling fees...
... at the time of ongoing update and revision. If you to Contents Page Appendix: Dell™ E173FP Flat Panel Color Monitor User's Guide Warranty Safety Information Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices Recycling Your Monitor Set-up Guide Warranty U.S. SUCH PRODUCT IS PROVIDED BY DELL "AS IS." Additional fees may invoice parts of loss, shipping and handling fees...
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...CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on a fee basis. Monitors carry the longer of either a 1-year limited warranty for new parts and a 90-day limited warranty for reconditioned parts or, for both new and ...inform you of the packing slip or invoice. We are available to you on your packing slip or invoice, except for the Dell™ computer to which the monitor will ship the product to you to back up the data on the date of service alternatives that the product is lost or...
...CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on a fee basis. Monitors carry the longer of either a 1-year limited warranty for new parts and a 90-day limited warranty for reconditioned parts or, for both new and ...inform you of the packing slip or invoice. We are available to you on your packing slip or invoice, except for the Dell™ computer to which the monitor will ship the product to you to back up the data on the date of service alternatives that the product is lost or...