> > Problem: My screen image has narrowed to a vertical image which extends > the full length (vertical) of the screen but is scrunched in from the sides > so much that it only takes up a few inches in the middle of the screen, from > top to bottom, sort of like the space between these x's. <snip>
You're losing horizontal deflection. This is caused by one of two things: the failure of the horizontal output transistor that drives that part of the deflection, or a blown capacitor in the circuit somewhere. Deflection is loosely described as the "stretching" of the picture. If the HOT were to completely fail, you'd see a line running down the center of your monitor, from north to south. Conversely, vertical deflection failure has the same effect, and would show a line from left to right. However, vertical deflection is controlled by completely different means. You'll have to take it in to a TV repair shop to get it fixed.I'm willing to bet that once the cover is taken off, a capacitor will probably tumble out. Or you'll find one that has blown it's oily contents all over the inside of the case, and is swollen. The repair,depending on if it's a cap or the H.O.T., will probably be $100+. You'll have to decide if it's worth it to you. The price of the transistor alone is $15-$30; the capacitor (which is computer grade), around $13-$20. Hope this helped somewhat. I've rebuilt hundreds of monitors, mostly from coin-operated video games. Brian Deuel Webmaster http://bb.vg-network.com http://www.orubin.com Brian, thank you very, very much. It's not what I wanted to hear, but I guess it's what I need to know. I have no knowledge of this stuff, still I'm surprised that that would happen in a monitor without much mileage on it. I've heard of a man not too far from me who repairs and sells used Macintosh computers from a business in the basement of his home. You mentioned a TV repair shop, and I assume that's because you wouldn't expect there to be a Mac repair guy nearby? (I assume there's no reason that the TV shop would be preferable to a Mac repair guy.) "Why didn't she go there in the first place?" you might ask. Well, I haven't ever seen him, and I've witnessed so much knowledge and helpfulness on this list, that's why. So I started here. Also, you've now given me a head's up on what decision I might have to make when I get there. Thanks for your responsiveness; I appreciate it! Joy Rabb - -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> 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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
