Some where in this forum I mentioned that I had problems with my two year old PB Club `78 Monitor. Recently I have replaced it with an RELISYS 17". After completeing the sale I asked the sales person if my old monitor could be repaired, the reply after relating the problems where, "Mabe, but the labour charges would amount to more than a new Monitor.
The problem was. The picture kept fadeing and makeing crackling noises, at no time could I smell burning! It eventually would not light up. The sales person stated that it could be a dry joint? :) Any comments and would it be safe to work on it?

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Stefanus

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Hmmmmmmmmmmm............... The diagnosis of a dry joint could be correct, but I wouldn't work on a monitor with no circuit diagram/manual, and access to spares. I have enough experience to know my limitations.
Besides, the internal capacitors can hold a charge for several days. 20 - 30 THOUSAND volts does not take prisoners! DON'T DO IT!!

A faulty monitor should only be dealt with by a SKILLED tech, who knows exactly what he is doing, or you bite the bullet and use it as a doorstop!

I repeat, for your own safety, DO NOT OPEN A MONITOR CASE!

David

You know one of the reasons why TV/monitor labor charges are so high?

The higher health insurance premiums.

Thanx Guys! I have had a not had a very happy a day, typical, I am led to believe English weather? After logging on I had a good laugh, thanks for cheering me up David and MJC. Incidently the Monitor in question has not been used for eons, the door stop idea is good or mabe grow plants in it! :D :cool:

SO ENDETH A FURTHER LESSON

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Stefanus ;)