---------- >From: joe w runnels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Compact Macs) >Subject: hi all >Date: Sun, Dec 15, 2002, 9:28 AM
>When I turn the monitor on it makes the normal static buzz that monitors >make, then it seems to go to sleep like its not getting any video signal. > However, I checked sonys site and the only useful thing that I coudl get >from it was, if the orange power saving light is flashing when you turn >the monitor on then "its out of service" which I take to mean somethuns >wrong. this is wher eI'm lost, I haev no idea whats wrong,the above >mentioned thigns appear to be the only physical defects I can see. if >you NEED pics let me know I can post em on my website server, mayeb from >my description though you know whats wrong? > >TIA >-Joe If you get a blinking orange light on the front of the monitor when you hook it to your Mac's video card and the Mac is on and the driver is loaded, you've got a dead monitor. The black residue is a sign of heavy use. Most residue is light brown or non-existent. That black stuff may, if it's accompanied by a burned smell, spell the death of the flyback and maybe other components as well. Jeff -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
