On 3 Apr 2007, at 16:59, dan volvo wrote: > Hi Richard > > Yes, you're right, it might be the C10 capacitor in your monitor. > If this fails, the screen compacts or goes wobbly, > even though the OPD base unit usually runs OK. > > I will dig out the details of my engineer friend to see what he > charges, > as I've nervous about the high (10 - 25Kv) charges in CRT monitors! > > Other tips : > ========= > > You could try the following with the monitor switched on and OPD > attached : > - Adjust the contrast bar a few times until you see a clear picture > - Press the 'standby' button a few times with the monitor on
Pressing the "standby" button results in a chattering OPD - otherwise, it's silent with the phone lines pulled high and no video output. I'm going to check for pinouts. Voltages don't scare me (used to work on Macs), but I rarely have time to mess with repairing kit these days! Richard -- Tasty Other - Because Far Too Much in Life Makes Sense Music for download - coming soon (RIP MP3.com) G.A.S. http://www.dmc12.demon.co.uk/music/ Platform: PowerMac G5 2.0GHz Dual, 20" LCD, Logic, Hammerfall. _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
