on 4/25/02 8:16 AM, Colin Hoogeboom at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:00:27 -0500 >> Subject: Re: Apple Multiple scan 17in Display >> From: Robert Newman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Hi: >> >> I was just given an Apple ColorSync 17 inch monitor. I used it for about 3 >> days, and suddenly the screen just goes black. The green LED goes out also. >> You can turn it off, and then back on and it works for a few more minutes. >> This is one beautiful monitor, and I would like to fix it. Does anyone have >> a link for the service manual, or have any suggestions as to what the >> problem may be. I am back to using an excellent Apple 15 inch, but it just >> doesn't compare to that beautiful 17". By the way, it seems that I find >> more dead 17" monitors, that 14" or 15". Is it because of the power demands >> because of the large screen? >> >> TIA, >> Robert Newman > > Are you sure that it is not the monitor's internal power management > shutting it down due to inactivity? I was first fooled by that and found > that if I just move the mouse or hit the down-arrow and give it a few > seconds, all would be fine. Give it a try if you haven't. > > As far as a link for the service manual, try > <http://home.wanadoo.nl/manual.man/manuals.html>. > Colin Hoogeboom > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Mac Family includes: > 8500/G4-350/416MB/8.6 > PB1400/G3-250/64MB/8.6 > iMacDV+/192MB/9.04 > 7600/200/112MB/9.04 > 7300/180/112MB/8.6 > Hi:
Thanks for your response. It (unfortunately) is not due to inactivity, because once it shuts down, and you turn it off and back on it goes black again within 10 seconds, I don't think the internal powermanagment would be set that short. Thanks for the manuals link. Robert Newman -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
