evh347 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Well shoot...after having my LG M2900S-BN monitor since April and everything pretty much working fine...the screen blacked out and I can't get any image to display. I just took it to the (only) authorized LG repair shop in town to have it repaired. Had to put a $70 deposit down. The green light is on, so it's getting good power, but no image on the screen anymore. According to several sites, it could be a number of things including the backlight, power supply, etc... This model monitor is a discontinued 2008 and according to the salesman, these monitors were notoriously stocked with under-sized Chinese-made capacitors. If its just that, it could run $150 to fix (which is mostly labor), but I won't know the estimate for another week (likely). Will post a follow-up, but please keep that in mind for all you guys purchasing these online. Not sure if its worth the extra cash for the warranty and the seller doesn't tell you what the problem was when you get it by mail. All I know is that if the problem is the screen...it's toast. It probably isn't the screen considering the condition of what I have, but that's worst case scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LASooner Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I used to have 3 LG LCD monitors, they all died the same way, the backlight burned out. For this reason I haven't bought LG anything since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartwel Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Been testing high resolution marquee images on this monitor, not running up in hyperspin yet. Marquees look so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jroz Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Been testing high resolution marquee images on this monitor, not running up in hyperspin yet. Marquees look so good. Do you know any good sites with high res marquees?...having trouble locating a few as I go through everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcgarr Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Some high resolution marquees here as well as some low res ones for frontends and what not. http://www.arcadeartwork.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evh347 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Got my LG M2900S back from repair...good thing was there was NOTHING wrong with it. Must have been a bad outlet on my older Bits Limited "smart strip" power supply...because I tried a different outlet and the monitor immediately powered up fine. Just weird that I got the green light on the monitor but must not have been pulling enough power. Only cost me $35 glad it wasn't the more expensive route to fix ($180 = mostly labor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartwel Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I am in the process of scanning my own marquees of my favorite games to get the marquee project rolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtivti Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I am in the process of scanning my own marquees of my favorite games to get the marquee project rolling Excellent, I am too looking to purchase one of these. Is there a video anywhere of anyone with it working? Is there a post on how to get them working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladeZX Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 If anyone finds one that will fit in a North Coast Ultimate Arcade II Mame cabinet kit please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evh347 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Excellent, I am too looking to purchase one of these. Is there a video anywhere of anyone with it working?Is there a post on how to get them working? Check my channel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Willy Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 anyone know where to pick one of these up at now? cant seem to find them for less then 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartwel Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Refurbs were going on ebay for a while but they probably sold out. Thats where i would keep an eye out though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circo Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I have one that I've never used and I'm actually considering selling it, just need to find a box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashek Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Has anyone played around with maybe using 2-3 cheaper LCD monitors side by side to pull of the same effect? Maybe the screens could be stripped to eliminate the black vertical lines caused by the case... Something like this but flat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitussi Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Wow! Can't believe I'm just stumbling on this thread until now! Nice work and can't wait for HS 2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newer Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 In Germany you can get 2 from a little Company near Stuttgart, the Price is right now 850 euro i called today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomslangnz Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 If anyone is looking to sell one, please contact me [email protected]. I'd love one of these monitors....thought I'd try my luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy_Goatfeet Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Great thread! I finally managed, after much research to find one of these screens. Specifically the LG M2901SCBN. I found a local retailer (Toronto area) who has a bunch of them at a great price. All brand new but 'open box'. He is willing to ship internationally so if anyone wants links to the ad, send me a PM. Cheers!! BG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpstile Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 How much? - J* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy_Goatfeet Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 He is asking $450 CDN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manicshere Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 @Billy_Goatfeet - Why not just share the link in the thread. As long as it's not spam or something illegal you're free to share almost everything. Good find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy_Goatfeet Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I didn't want to assume it was ok....don't want to catch hell.....ok, here are a couple of links... http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-electronics-Lot-of-7-LG-29-M2901SCBN-LCD-Stretch-Screen-Monitor-Digital-W0QQAdIdZ537276451 http://www.ebay.com/itm/261340231311?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D261340231311%26_rdc%3D1 Have at it! BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazzardActual Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I didn't want to assume it was ok....don't want to catch hell.....ok, here are a couple of links...http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-electronics-Lot-of-7-LG-29-M2901SCBN-LCD-Stretch-Screen-Monitor-Digital-W0QQAdIdZ537276451 http://www.ebay.com/itm/261340231311?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D261340231311%26_rdc%3D1 Have at it! BG those are definitely NOT 450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy_Goatfeet Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I can assure you that they are $450. I spoke directly to the seller and this is what he told me he is asking for them individually, I am going to pick it up on Monday or Tuesday. If you need it shipped obviously its going to cost more but the price before taxes and shipping is $450. Will check in after I pick it up and update you early next week. BG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy_Goatfeet Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Finally picked up the monitor, it is brand new sealed, not open box as I originally thought. I ended up paying $400! After taxes it came to $452 They still have about 6 of them left so if anyone is interested, check the links. Here are a few pics.... BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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