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INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL,...
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Revision List Version Release Date Revision History Customer Model TPV Model Name VH236H HDRSACNKXCUSRC Jan,08,2009 Initial release VH232H HDRSA2NTXCUSRP...
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Important Safety Notice Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture.
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 2. Operation Instruction 2.1 General Instructions Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at the front of the panel of the monitor. By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Front View...
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 2.3 OSD Menu 2.3.1 How to reconfigure Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. Press ▼ and ▲ to navigate through the function. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press ▼...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 2. Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this main function. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00. is a hotkey to activate this function.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 4. Input Select In this function, you can select VGA, DVI, and HDMI input source (Only for some models). 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 00.
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 3. Input/Output Specification 3.1 Input Signal Connector Analog connectors Pin No. Description Pin No. Description Red Video +5V Supply Green Video Logic Ground Blue Video Monitor Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data DDC-Return H-Sync Red Ground V-Sync...
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 3.3 Factory Preset Display Modes VESA Modes, Factory Preset Timings...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H VESA Modes, User Available Timings HDMI Supported Primary Timings Modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommendthatyou choose a mode listed in the above tables...
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 4. Block Diagram 4.1 Software Flow Chat...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H MCU initializes. Is the EPROM blank? Program the EPROM by default values. Get the PWM value of brightness from EPROM. Is the power key pressed? Clear all global flags. Are the AUTO and SELECT keys pressed? Enter factory mode.
Input-VH222H Power Auto-VH222H Auto-other T P V ( Top Victory Electronics Co . , Ltd. ) OEM MODEL ASUS VH222 and VH242H Size 絬 隔 瓜 絪 腹 G2900-1-2-X-1-0801016 TPV MODEL KEPC8QU3 Key Component 01.KEY BOARD PCB NAME G2900-D-2 称称...
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 7. Disassemble & Assemble SOP 7.1 Precaution Please read the precautions as follows to prevent any damages to the LCD Monitor and also select the appropriate tools for disassembly and re-assembly. Make sure all power connection is removed. Be sure that the LCD Monitor is in power off status.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 7.2 Suggest Tools Here are some tools that can be used for the LCD monitor’s service and repair. Philips-head Screwdirver Use a Philips-head screwdriver to fasten/remove the K- or B-typed screws Gloves To protect LCD Panel and your hand C/D Disassembly Tool Use C/D Disassembly Tool to open cosmetic cover and avoid scratch.
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Information in this section is to perform the disassembly procedure of the LCD monitor. Depending on the failures, replace the defective parts accordingly. ASUS VH236H&VH232H LCD monitor consists of various subsystems. This section describes the procedures for LCD monitor disassembly. In addition, the detailed disassembly procedures of individual subsystem will be provided for your service needs.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Remove 3 screws on the STAND, and then remove STAND. Remove 4screws Dismount HINGE...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 7.3.2 Main Subsystem Back Cover Use disassembly tool to open 6 latches at the bottom of BACK COVER as below, and open the other latches along the edge of the BACK COVER, then lift dimount BACK COVER.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Release 2 screws and pull down the MAIN SHIELDIGN. Press to release left and right latches of LVDS CABLE, and then disconnect it. Remove the MAIN SHIELDING away from the LCD PANEL.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Main Borad Release 6 screws. Release 3 screws on MAIN BOARD. Turn over the MAIN BOARD and disconnect AUDIO BOARD CABLE, KEY BOARD CABLE, and MAIN BD_POWER BD CABLE. KEY BOARD CABLE AUDIO CABLE MAIN BD_POWER BD...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Press to disconnect FFC CABLE. Power Board Release 3 screws on POWER BOARD and remove POWER BOARD. Speaker Module Pull the SPEAKER CABLE out of the hole and remove SPEAKERS. 7.3.3 Bezel Subsysytem Dismount KEY PAD.
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Information in this section is to perform the assembly procedure of the LCD monitor. ASUS VH236H&VH232H LCD monitor consists of various subsystems. This section describes the procedures for LCD monitor assembly. In addition, the detailed assembly procedures of individual modules will be provided for your service needs.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Main Board Plug FFC CABLE. Connect AUDIO BOARD CABLE, KEY BOARD CABLE and MAIN BD_POWER BD CABLE with MAIN BOARD. KEY BOARD CABLE MAIN BD_POWER BD AUDIO CABLE CABLE Assemble MAIN BOARD, then tight 3 screws on them.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Secure 6 srcews. Main Shielding Connect the LVDS CABLE. Assemble the MAIN SHELDING with LCD PANEL. Secure 2 srcews as follow.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Connect LAMP WIRES. Key Board Place PANEL ASSY on the BEZEL and plug the KEY BOARD CABLE. Install KEY BOARD. Back Cover Assemble BACK COVER, and press down along sides to lock latches. Stand Subsystem Install the HINGE.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Mount 4 screws. Mount STAND, and then secure 3 screws on STAND. Cover STAND COVER, and then mount BASE under STAND.
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 8. ISP Instruction 8.1 The tool for ISP An i486 (or above) personal computer or compatible. Microsoft operation system Windows 95/98/2000/XP. “ISP_Tool V4.3.4” program Software ISP SN Alignment kits The kit contents: ISP BOARD x1 Printer cablex1 VGA CABLE X1 8.2 Connect the ISP board as follow:...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H a. Double-click ,running the program as follows: b. Click icon, and then click to search the program ” ASUS_VH236H_TSUMU88GDI-1_SECLTM230HT01_090106_V009” and click open:...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H C. Click icon, then click . If it burns successfully, it will show as the follow picture: Note: The burning way of VH236H is the same as VH232H’s.
Printer cablex1 c) VGA cable x1 d) Digital cable x1 e) 12V DC power source 9.2 Connect the DDC board Connect to the PC LPT When you write analog EDID, Connect this port to the ASUS VH236H’ VGA port 12V Input...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 9.3 The process of analog DDC write is as follow: a) Double-click ,appear as follow Figs:...
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Key 12 numbers in the Serial Number Blank, then click “OK”. When appear “Write OK!!!” the analog DDC Write completes. Note: 1) The way of digital DDC write is the same as analog DDC write. 2) The burning way of VH236H is the the same as the VH232H’s.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Separate Sync Support: Composite Sync Support: No Sync. on green video supported:No Serration of the Vsync.Pulse is not required. Max. H. Image Size : 52cm. Max. V. Image Size : 29cm. Display Gamma: DPMS Features, Active off: Yes.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H <---Header---> Header: 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 <-x-Header-x-> <---Vendor/Product Identification---> ID Manufacturer Name: ID Product Code: 23F2 ID Serial Number: 000d69a4 Week of Manufacture: Year of Manufacture: 2008 <-x-Vendor/Product Identification-x-> <---EDID Structure Version/Revision--->...
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Detailed Timing: FF (Monitor SN) '312546879012' Detailed Timing: FD (Monitor limits) Min. V. rate: 55Hz Max. V. rate: 75Hz Min. H. rate: 30KHz Max. H. rate: 85KHz Max. Pixel Clock: 160MHz Detailed Timing: FC (Monitor Name) 'ASUS VH236H' <-x-Detailed Timing Descriptions-x->...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H <-Color Characteristics:-> Rx: 0.644 Gx: 0.285 Bx: 0.152 Wx: 0.312 Ry: 0.332 Gy: 0.601 By: 0.076 Wy: 0.328 <-Established Timings:-> Established Timings 1:BF 720 x 400 @ 70Hz VGA,IBM 640 x 480 @ 60Hz VGA,IBM 640 x 480 @ 67Hz Apple,Mac II...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H FC (Monitor Name) : ASUS VH236H Extension Flag : 01 Block0 Checksum : 77 ------------------------------------------------------- Block 1: Extended Block Type: CEA 861B Detailed Timing Blocks start at Byte: 22 DTV Underscan NO DTV Basic Audio YES...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Speaker Allocation: FL/FR <-Detailed Timing Descriptions: -> Detailed Timing Descriptions: 720x480 @ 60Hz H Image Size: 521 mm V Image Size: 293 mm Pixel Clock: 27 Hz Refreshed Mode: Non-Interlaced Detailed Timing Descriptions: 1280x720 @ 60Hz...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H VH232H EDID Analog 128 bytes EDID Data (Hex): 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 04 69 F1 23 A7 C3 04 00...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Separate Sync Support: Composite Sync Support: No Sync. on green video supported:No Serration of the Vsync.Pulse is not required. Max. H. Image Size : 52cm. Max. V. Image Size : 29cm. Display Gamma: DPMS Features, Active off: Yes.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Decoded EDID data <---Header---> Header: 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 <-x-Header-x-> <---Vendor/Product Identification---> ID Manufacturer Name: ID Product Code: 23F1 ID Serial Number: 000386d3 Week of Manufacture: Year of Manufacture: 2008 <-x-Vendor/Product Identification-x->...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H <-x-Color Characteristics-x-> <---Established Timings---> Established Timings 1: BF -720x400 @70Hz VGA,IBM -640x480 @60Hz VGA,IBM -640x480 @67Hz Apple,Mac II -640x480 @72Hz VESA -640x480 @75Hz VESA -800x600 @56Hz VESA -800x600 @60Hz VESA Established Timings 2: EF -800x600 @72Hz VESA...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Detailed Timing: FC (Monitor Name) 'ASUS VH232H' <-x-Detailed Timing Descriptions-x-> Extension Flag: Checksum: HDMI 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F --------------------Block 0-------------------- 00| 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 04 69 F1 23 32 AF BA 00...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Max. V. Image Size : 29cm Display Gamma : <-Color Characteristics:-> Rx: 0.644 Gx: 0.285 Bx: 0.152 Wx: 0.312 Ry: 0.332 Gy: 0.601 By: 0.076 Wy: 0.328 <-Established Timings:-> Established Timings 1:BF 720 x 400 @ 70Hz VGA,IBM...
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ASUS VH236H&VH232H Max. V. rate: 75 Hz Min. H. rate: 30 KHz Max. H. rate: 85 KHz Max. P Clock: 160 MHz FC (Monitor Name) : ASUS VH232H Extension Flag : 01 Block0 Checksum : 40 ------------------------------------------------------- Block 1: Extended Block Type: CEA 861B...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Audio Supported: 48KHz 44KHz 32KHz Audio Bit Rate: 16bit <-Speaker Allocation:-> Speaker Allocation: FL/FR <-Detailed Timing Descriptions: -> Detailed Timing Descriptions: 720x480 @ 60Hz H Image Size: 521 mm V Image Size: 293 mm Pixel Clock: 27 Hz...
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 10. Color/White balance Adjustment Approximately 30 minutes should be allowed for warm up before proceeding white balance adjustment. How to setting MEM channel you can reference to chroma 7120 user guide or simple use “ SC” key and “...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H C. Adjust Cool (9300K) color-temperature 1. Switch the Chroma-7120 to RGB-Mode (with press “MODE” button) 2. Switch the MEM. Channel to Channel 9 (with up or down arrow on chroma 7120) 3. The LCD-indicator on chroma 7120 will show x = 283 ±20, y = 297 ±20, Y=170cd/m (typ) 4.
Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 11. Trouble Shooting 11.1 Main Board (1). No Power No power Press power key and look if the picture is normal Please reinsert and make sure the AC of 100-240 is Reinsert or check the Adapter/Inverter section Measure U101 PIN2= 3.3V...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H (2). No Picture No picture Measure U101 PIN2= 3.3V Measure U102 PIN2= 1.8V Replace U101 or U102 X401 oscillate waveforms are normal Replace X401 Check if the sync signal from computer is output and video cable...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H (3). White screen White screen Measure Q103 base X401 oscillate waveform is normal is low level? Replace X401 Check Q103 and Q102 are Check reset circuit of broken or CN101 solder? U401 is normal Check Correspondent Check Correspondent component.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 11.2 Power/Inverter Board 1.) No power Check L904 = 16V Check AC line volt 110V or 220V Check AC input Check the voltage of C905 (+) Check bridge rectified circuit and F901 circuit Check start voltage for the pin3 of U901...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 2). W / LED, No Backlight Check L904=16V Check adapter or MB Check ON/OFF signal Check Interface board Check IC801 PIN12=16V Change Q801, Q802 Check IC801 PIN10, 9 have the ou tput of square wave at Change U801 Check Q804, Q809 PIN5, 6, 7, 8 have the output of square wave at short time.
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 11.3 Key Board OSD is unstable or not working Is Key Pad Board connecting normally? Connect Key Pad Board Replace Button Switch Is Button Switch normally? Replace Key Pad Board Is Key Pad Board normally? Check Main Board...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H C404 065G0402104 12 CAP CHIP 0402 0.1UF 16V X7R C405 065G0402104 12 CAP CHIP 0402 0.1UF 16V X7R C406 065G0402104 12 CAP CHIP 0402 0.1UF 16V X7R C407 065G0402104 12 CAP CHIP 0402 0.1UF 16V X7R...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H C617 065G0402105 A5 CAP 0402 1UF K 10V X5R C606 065G0402105 A5 CAP 0402 1UF K 10V X5R C604 065G0402105 A5 CAP 0402 1UF K 10V X5R C446 065G0402220 31 CHIP 22PF 50V NPO C447 065G0402220 31...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H CN501 088G 340 19 AN HDMI HEADER 19P +SCREW HOLE D501 093G 64 42 P BAV70 SOT23 BY PAN JIT D413 093G 64 42 P BAV70 SOT23 BY PAN JIT D407 093G 64 42 P BAV70 SOT23 BY PAN JIT...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H C917 067G215B6814RV CAP 105℃ 680UF M 25V 10*20 C804 067G215C1024HV EC 105℃ CAP 1000UF M 25V C918 067G215D6814KV CAP 105℃ 680UF M 25V C917 067G215D6814KV CAP 105℃ 680UF M 25V C908 067G215R2207HB LOW ESR EC 22UF 50V M 6.3*11MM...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H C909 065G0805221 31 CAP CHIP 0805 220PF J 50V NPO C806 065G0805225 12 CAP CHIP 0805 2.2UF K 16V X7R C808 065G0805333 32 CHIP 0.033UF 50V C801 065G0805473 32 CHIP 0.047UF 50V X7R C802 065G0805473 32 CHIP 0.047UF 50V X7R...
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Q12G6300 71 VESA PLUG Q23G3178680 1A ASUS LOGO Q40G 23N680 2A RATING LABEL Q40G000268088A TRY ME LABEL Q40G0002680A13 SPLENDID LABEL FOR VH236H FUNCTION LABEL FOR Q40G0002680A16 VH232H/D(VH236H) Q41G780068027B US WARRANTY CARD NON ZBD Q44GD013101 Q44GD013201 Q44GD013680 2A 23 LCD CARTON...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H Location Part No. Description Remark 040G 457834 4A S/N LABEL FOR ID 040G 58160811A GREEN DOT LABEL 040G 581680 1A WARRANTY LABEL 044GH600 1 HANDLE 2 050G 600 4 HANDLE 1 052G 1185 49 ASUS TAPE 73-D024084...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H 756GQ8CB CA053 MAIN BOARD-CBPCRM9USQ2 SMTCR-U402 100GCMSD005N11 MCU ASS'Y-056G1133129 A15G0563201104 MAINFRAME A33G0487ADJ 1L FUNCTION BUTTON A33G0488BCV 1C POWER BUTTON A33G0489 1 1C LENS A34G0892ADJ 1B STAND-B A34G1093ADJA1B 30 BEZEL L23WA-8ASUS3-2 A34G1094ADJ 1B 30 REAR COVER L23WA-8ASUS3-2 A85G0141201...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H C435 067G 305470 3T 47UF +-20% 16V 105 摄氏度 470UF +-20% 16V C615 067G 305471 3T C107 067G215B101 3T CAP 105℃ 100UF M 16V C113 067G215B101 3T CAP 105℃ 100UF M 16V U401 056G 562212 IC TSUMU88EDI-LF-1 PQFP-128...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H R520 061G0402000 RST CHIP MAX 0R05 1/16W R494 061G0402000 RST CHIP MAX 0R05 1/16W R493 061G0402000 RST CHIP MAX 0R05 1/16W R492 061G0402000 RST CHIP MAX 0R05 1/16W R491 061G0402000 RST CHIP MAX 0R05 1/16W R490...
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Service Manual ASUS VH236H&VH232H L905 073G 253 91 L CHOKE BY LI TA L904 073G 253 91 L CHOKE BY LI TA L903 073G 253 91 L CHOKE BY LI TA L901 073L 174 26T1G LINE FILTER 27MH T901 080GL22T 3 N1...
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