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EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL; WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND DISCLAIMS RE LIABILITY FOR CHANGES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. DELL E173FP Service Manual SERVICE MANUAL 17" LCD Monitor DELL E173FP THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FOR REPAIR SERVICE INFORMATION ONLY. Prepared By: WuHaiyan Checked By: Sushi Manufacture Date: May-29-04 1
EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL; WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION AFTER THE DATE OF PUBLICATION AND DISCLAIMS RE LIABILITY FOR CHANGES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. DELL E173FP Service Manual SERVICE MANUAL 17" LCD Monitor DELL E173FP THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FOR REPAIR SERVICE INFORMATION ONLY. Prepared By: WuHaiyan Checked By: Sushi Manufacture Date: May-29-04 1
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... CCFL Inverter 12 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 3.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6 3.2 CONTROL BUTTONS 6 3.3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 7 4. Schematic 18 6.1 Main Board 18 6.2 Inverter/Power Board 23 2 DELL E173FP Service Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 1. LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION 5 3. 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...
... CCFL Inverter 12 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 3.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 6 3.2 CONTROL BUTTONS 6 3.3 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 7 4. Schematic 18 6.1 Main Board 18 6.2 Inverter/Power Board 23 2 DELL E173FP Service Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 1. LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION 5 3. 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...
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MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Input Display Colors Dot Clock Max. 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. 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.
MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS LCD Panel Input Display Colors Dot Clock Max. 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. 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.
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LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION DELL E173FP Service Manual The LCD MONITOR will drive the backlight of panel and the DC-DC conversion. Monitor Block Diagram CCFT Driver. 2. and provides the 12V DC-power to main board. 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 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.
LCD MONITOR DESCRIPTION DELL E173FP Service Manual The LCD MONITOR will drive the backlight of panel and the DC-DC conversion. Monitor Block Diagram CCFT Driver. 2. and provides the 12V DC-power to main board. 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 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.
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.../Contrast adjust functions. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor. Auto Adjust Key: The Auto Adjust Key is used to turn the monitor on the monitor, the power indicator will light up. 3.2 CONTROL BUTTONS - DELL E173FP Service Manual 3. Press the power button to automatically set the H Position, V Position, Clock and...
.../Contrast adjust functions. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor. Auto Adjust Key: The Auto Adjust Key is used to turn the monitor on the monitor, the power indicator will light up. 3.2 CONTROL BUTTONS - DELL E173FP Service Manual 3. Press the power button to automatically set the H Position, V Position, Clock and...
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Sync DDC Clock 4.2 Factory Preset 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. Sync V. Because...1024 1280 x 1024 For ergonomic reasons, a screen resolution of 60 Hz. 10 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 red 9 2 Video input green 10 3 Video input blue 11 4 Ground ...
Sync DDC Clock 4.2 Factory Preset 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. Sync V. Because...1024 1280 x 1024 For ergonomic reasons, a screen resolution of 60 Hz. 10 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 red 9 2 Video input green 10 3 Video input blue 11 4 Ground ...
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Executing ISP a. f. Click "Program All" button that will execute erase and program and verify. Then you can get the window as follow, and click "OK" to reset monitor. 42 DELL E173FP Service Manual 11.3. b.Complete the ISP process, click "eXit LD" button to complete ISP process. Click "Program all" to start programming.
Executing ISP a. f. Click "Program All" button that will execute erase and program and verify. Then you can get the window as follow, and click "OK" to reset monitor. 42 DELL E173FP Service Manual 11.3. b.Complete the ISP process, click "eXit LD" button to complete ISP process. Click "Program all" to start programming.
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... 1 PCS 8 CM 1 PCS 12 CM 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 4 PCS 5 PCS 3 PCS 43 12. 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...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 ...
... 1 PCS 8 CM 1 PCS 12 CM 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 1 PCS 4 PCS 5 PCS 3 PCS 43 12. 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...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 ...
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... Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. has determined that this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. 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 the entitles claiming...
... Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. has determined that this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. 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 the entitles claiming...
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...following subsections describe notational conventions used as follows: Introduction gives an overview of the warning is intended for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of how to use of the display. Notes, Notices...the specific presentation of the display's features and provides an orientation to the display. 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 ...
...following subsections describe notational conventions used as follows: Introduction gives an overview of the warning is intended for anyone who uses the Dell E173FP Color Monitor. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of how to use of the display. Notes, Notices...the specific presentation of the display's features and provides an orientation to the display. 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 ...
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... browsing. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. Graphics The following links show various views of up to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Front View Back View Bottom View Side View Back to...
... browsing. Displaying brilliant images at an affordable price will appreciate the value that the Dell E173FP provides. Graphics The following links show various views of up to 1280x1024 pixels, this Active Matrix TFT LCD monitor is ideal for purchasing the Dell E173FP 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Front View Back View Bottom View Side View Back to...
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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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... correctly. Cannot Display This Video Mode This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the computer or the monitor is functioning properly. The floating 'Dell - 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...
... correctly. Cannot Display This Video Mode This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the computer or the monitor is functioning properly. The floating 'Dell - 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...
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... 'Auto Adjust' 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 in self-test mode Check for bent or broken pins on the D-sub cable. ...
... 'Auto Adjust' 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 in self-test mode Check for bent or broken pins on the D-sub cable. ...
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LCD Scratched Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Screen has scratches or smudges Visible signs of smoke or sparks Monitor malfunctions on Back to Contents Page Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Monitor needs to be replaced Ensure monitor is in proper video mode Ensure video cable connection to ...if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode Product Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire...
LCD Scratched Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Screen has scratches or smudges Visible signs of smoke or sparks Monitor malfunctions on Back to Contents Page Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Monitor needs to be replaced Ensure monitor is in proper video mode Ensure video cable connection to ...if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test mode Product Specific Problems SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS Screen image is too small Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire...
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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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... for risk of the Product, you are responsible for returning or exchanging Product. Quotes; Dell may be new, equivalent-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. Shipping Charges; Loss or damage that occurs during shipping by...
... for risk of the Product, you are responsible for returning or exchanging Product. Quotes; Dell may be new, equivalent-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. Shipping Charges; Loss or damage that occurs during shipping by...
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...following table. We will ship the product to be connected. Otherwise, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for which the monitor will repair any Dell-branded hardware products returned to us , make sure to you of limited warranties, at the relevant number listed in the product(s). ... DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 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 ...
...following table. We will ship the product to be connected. Otherwise, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for which the monitor will repair any Dell-branded hardware products returned to us , make sure to you of limited warranties, at the relevant number listed in the product(s). ... DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 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 ...