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1280 x 800 PRODUCT ID: 1931 failed

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This very nice monitor fails after about an hour, seems to be heat related. Used the same power supply with a 4" monitor, works fine. When the monitor fails there are streaking colors across the screen. Would like a replacement.
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Re: 1280 x 800 PRODUCT ID: 1931 failed

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Actual Product ID is 1726

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Re: 1280 x 800 PRODUCT ID: 1931 failed

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What power supply are you using?

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A 12 volt 3 amp supply.

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I would recommend a 5 to 7 volt power supply so as not to stress the back light.

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Hooked up a 5 volt supply, failed after 15 minutes, black screen.

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Might have been my error, testing it again now

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5 volt supply worked without problems. Using 5 volts for all your monitors is the best choice? Good to know.

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Glad it worked for you. I always try to go with the lowest voltage that works.

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