If your monitor is acting up in some strange way, you probably have a case of bad or failing capacitors. Here are some signs of bad capacitors [ … ] * Power issues * No power * Video issues(stability, doesn't stay on when plugged into a computer, resolution, random image dropping, etc.) * auto adjustment issues * Power light flickers slightly * Random problems * it has to be unplugged from the wall frequently * Transformer hum [ … ] This one is having automatic adjustment issues, power issues when hooked up to a computer and transformer hum problems. I already took this apart to check the capacitors, so it will be easier then one that was never opened before. '''Expect a lot of trouble if you have never opened your AL2216W before. I am saying this from firsthand experience working on this monitor.''' I also know what capacitors failed in advance, so I was able to get them ahead of time. [ … ] '''Due to the nature of messing with a power supply, I strongly suggest reading ALL warnings given. They are for your own good! If you don't take precautions and get hurt, it's your fault, not mine.'''

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