[SOLVED]lcd not working due to lightning strike

[XecutionerX]

in morning there was a lightning strike which struck just outside my hostel... it damaged many of my friends appliances. my lcd wasn't connected to surge protector and that's the only appliance that ain't turning on... what could be the problem. and anyone know of a repairer in rawalpindi who can deal with it?

 

[mhaqs]

It depends, what's the make/model of your LCD? In most cases, you'll be out of luck, if a display device goes blank with a surge.

 

[XecutionerX]

yeah that's what i'm scared of...
btw its viewsonic 2260wm

 

[mhaqs]

Viewsonic is a popular brand around here. VX2260wm is a new model, I'm sure it'll have a fuse inside it. If the fuse blew, you'll be in luck and might get the monitor running again. I don't know about a repair shop but I'll search around and let you know, if I find any.

 

[XecutionerX]

Viewsonic is a popular brand around here. VX2260wm is a new model, I'm sure it'll have a fuse inside it. If the fuse blew, you'll be in luck and might get the monitor running again. I don't know about a repair shop but I'll search around and let you know, if I find any.

thank you very much buddy for showing concern... really appreciate it

 

[sunny945]

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[AbdulW87]

dont lcds come with adapters check if thats the problem and maybe your lcd is safe only the adapter blew up or something

 

[StrikerX]

Don't know much about repair shops but recently I had the same experience, not with an LCD though. My motherboard's Ethernet slot got toasted along with my DSL modem & adapter because of a HUGE lightning strike. Had to replace the modem & bought a PCI network adapter.

 

[mhaqs]

Surges are common over Ethernet and cable lines. Some people like to unplug their cables from devices on a day with lightning storm.

BTW, I've seen some recent stabilizers with Surge protectors and Ethernet Surge protectors in the market. Worth the penny, because you never know... .

 

[StrikerX]

Surges are common over Ethernet and cable lines. Some people like to unplug their cables from devices on a day with lightning storm.

BTW, I've seen some recent stabilizers with Surge protectors and Ethernet Surge protectors in the market. Worth the penny, because you never know... .

Haha well.... you know when playing MP keera band nai kernay deta. I was sort of relieved that my motherboard didn't die on me because; I had recently RMA'ed it & had gotten a new one in return.

@OP
Check in with the shop where you bought the LCD from, maybe they can help in this regard.

 

[XecutionerX]

dont lcds come with adapters check if thats the problem and maybe your lcd is safe only the adapter blew up or something

nah man mine didn't came with any adapter.. anyways there wasn't any evidence of something blowing up like smoke or burnt up cord or plug.

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@OP
Check in with the shop where you bought the LCD from, maybe they can help in this regard.

well i bought it 2nd hand. original buyer is in lahore

 

[XecutionerX]

Update:
Thank God the lcd had been finally fixed. Took 3 whole days and cost me 2.5k
but just found that my d-link router has been fried!

 

[mhaqs]

That's good news. Where did you get it fixed? Should be helpful for other members. It may not be your router that's fried, see if the power adapter went kaput instead.

 

[XecutionerX]

yeah forgot to mention that even though that was the reason to post!
anyways the guy is shaukat and shop name computer plus... the shop is behind bread & butter in saddr and is at first floor his contact no is 0515566528
the guy has fixed many things for me related to computers and so far hasn't failed even one task and he's reasonable too.
and yeh the router us dead cuz it turns on but doesn't pick up
connections.

 

[sunny945]

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