Author Topic: FIXED HELP ME PLEASE!! MONITOR ISSUES!! (Read 5930 times)

grantspain · « **Reply #40 on:** June 16, 2007, 08:04:29 pm »

now you're getting technical,why does a fuse blow?
could be something as simple as the degauss circuit or could more more complex like the flyback
get 3 fuses at least,if the first blows then unplug the degauss coil,if it blows again then remove the ptc component,if it blows after that then get a professional in to help

urbecrisch · « **Reply #41 on:** June 16, 2007, 08:10:43 pm »

What does the degauss coil look like? I've heard of degaussing a monitor but they all have one connected?

What is the PTC component?

What is a professional? Just kidding! I know that they are someone other than me! LOL.

Thanks gain for all your help...I may be needing it soon.

grantspain · « **Reply #42 on:** June 16, 2007, 08:16:54 pm »

the degauss coil surrounds the tube and is plugged into the chassis via a 2 pin connector(it demagnetizes the tube),the ptc component is the thermal switch that controls the degauss coil(its either black or white with 3 pins directly in line with the degauss coil)
a professional is someone who would have got to this point in 3 minutes

SirPeale · « **Reply #43 on:** June 16, 2007, 08:21:59 pm »

Fuses are usually good for a very long time. It *could* be a fluke that made it blow like that, but it's unlikely. Especially considering this is a K7000. Good monitors, but they're starting to show their age.

Replace the fuse. When you power the monitor back up, watch the fuse. Likely it'll pop immediately. If it doesn't, you are likely okay. But I'll bet it blows immediately.

urbecrisch · « **Reply #44 on:** June 16, 2007, 08:27:54 pm »

Quote from: grantspain on June 16, 2007, 08:16:54 pm

a professional is someone who would have got to this point in 3 minutes

So I like to take my time (an entire afternoon), what's wrong with that?

OK, I'll replace the fuse, cross my fingers and hope that the fuse doesn't pop. If it pops, should I continue with the other steps mentioned by grant or just PM you Peale regarding repairs?

SirPeale · « **Reply #45 on:** June 16, 2007, 08:39:35 pm »

Grant's in Spain, I'm in the US. I'll walk you thru shipping it to me if you decide to ship it for repair.

BobA · « **Reply #46 on:** June 16, 2007, 08:50:20 pm »

Better to take some time rather then buzzing around learning as you go. I am afraid that someone may get seriously hurt with the way this exercise is going. The person most likely to be hurt is the one closest to the Monitor.

Please be careful and not jump at every hint given.

urbecrisch · « **Reply #47 on:** June 16, 2007, 10:33:36 pm »

I think we're doing good so far. I'm going to try to replace the fuse and if that doesn't work, I emailed a fellow BYOAC member who doesn't live far from me to help me out. He has experience with monitors so maybe he can help me out. Or maybe at least show me how to take the chassis apart to send for repair. I'll be smart about it cause it's not worth getting seriously injured messing around with the monitor. If worse comes to worse, I'll buy another arcade monitor. Thanks for you concern.

BobA · « **Reply #48 on:** June 16, 2007, 10:42:03 pm »

Great idea getting someone with experience to help out. Hope the fuse helps.

grantspain · « **Reply #49 on:** June 17, 2007, 07:51:13 am »

Quote from: BobA on June 16, 2007, 08:50:20 pm

Better to take some time rather then buzzing around learning as you go. I am afraid that someone may get seriously hurt with the way this exercise is going. The person most likely to be hurt is the one closest to the Monitor.

Please be careful and not jump at every hint given.

i have not asked the guy to do anything remotely dangerous yet,but he has learned how to use a multimeter to check mains voltage and continuity-i would have stopped at component level and recommended a pro to take a look

urbecrisch · « **Reply #50 on:** June 17, 2007, 12:36:47 pm »

Well, unfortunately there is a greater problem cause my replacement fuse blew right away when I turned power on to the monitor. I tried it one more time and the new fuse blew again

.

So, where does that leave me now? I really want an arcade monitor on my machine, that's why I purchased the CAB to begin with. So now I need someone with experience to help me discharge the monitor so I can send off the chassis for reapair.

I guess I have a few options here. I could try to get a fellow BYOAC member to assist, or I could buy another new or used monitor. I'd rather get a used monitor if possible to save money. This is a hard decision cause I'm the type of person who likes to learn how to do things like when I built my CP and wired all my controls, etc. It just feels like I'm giving up if I don't get this monitor fixed.

But if this whole process (getting a member to help, send out the chassis) is going to take a lot of time and money I'd probably be better off getting another monitor. There are a few people I've been in contact with who's sellling 25" monitors. I"ll have to ponder this some more.

Peale, how do you determine the cost of such possible repairs? Do you charge to estimate the damage and then charge for repairs? Just want to get a rough idea of the cost I'm possibly looking at.

SirPeale · « **Reply #51 on:** June 17, 2007, 12:50:12 pm »

I charge an hourly rate - $45 an hour - plus parts. It could be a bunch of things, from shorted diodes to the flyback being toast.

Examine your flyback, see if there are any char marks on it.

grantspain · « **Reply #52 on:** June 17, 2007, 12:51:43 pm »

please just try one thing(it ain't dangerous)
locate the degauss coil,this surrounds the tube and terminates at a 2 wire plug on the chassis near where the mains wires go-unplug this then try another fuse
unplug with the power to the cab off

urbecrisch · « **Reply #53 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:34:05 pm »

Well, I disconnected the degauss coil from the chassis and I blew another fuse. I assume that means the degauss coil is fine and it's another problem?

grantspain · « **Reply #54 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:32:40 pm »

well at least you have proved the fault is on the monitor chassis,now its a case of get someone in to repair or ship it out for repair
if you had more experience then you could do it yourself but in my opinion its now best left to the techs

Kevin Mullins · « **Reply #55 on:** June 17, 2007, 05:21:59 pm »

urbecrisch - where are you located ?

SirPeale · « **Reply #56 on:** June 17, 2007, 06:44:41 pm »

I'm betting he's in Missouri or thereabouts.

Kevin Mullins · « **Reply #57 on:** June 17, 2007, 07:41:58 pm »

Quote from: Peale on June 17, 2007, 06:44:41 pm

I'm betting he's in Missouri or thereabouts.

Ok, dare I ask ...... or did I just totally miss something ?

SirPeale · « **Reply #58 on:** June 17, 2007, 07:50:10 pm »

Quote from: Kevin Mullins on June 17, 2007, 07:41:58 pm

Quote from: Peale on June 17, 2007, 06:44:41 pm
I'm betting he's in Missouri or thereabouts.

Ok, dare I ask ...... or did I just totally miss something ?

No biggie, I'm just doing some detective work.

urbecrisch · « **Reply #59 on:** June 17, 2007, 08:42:42 pm »

Milwaukee, WI.

Kevin Mullins · « **Reply #60 on:** June 18, 2007, 01:10:45 am »

You could try Chad Entringer at http://www.arcadecup.com/....he's in Green Bay.

urbecrisch · « **Reply #61 on:** June 18, 2007, 07:33:17 am »

Thanks Kevin, I'll give him a jingle.

urbecrisch · « **Reply #62 on:** June 19, 2007, 11:34:36 pm »

Thanks again Kevin! Chad is an awesome guy and was really helpful to me when discharging the monitor. Really it was sooooo easy to do. I had no idea my monitor had an autodischarge wire attached to the monitor. Even with the autodischarge I still was very careful as if the monitor still had a full charge. I didn't even have to touch the anode because as I discharged the monitor the anode popped right off. It maybe took 5 seconds and...presto, my anode was free and my chassis came out like a charm. Now to ship it off to Chad who will replace whatever I need and I'm back in business baby! Chad's prices are great too and he's willing to communicate via email and by phone. Again I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread and helped me out. To think 3 days ago I didn't even know how to use a multimeter and tonight I did my first discharge! Cheers!

Here's his website - http://www.arcadecup.com/


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Author Topic: *FIXED* HELP ME PLEASE!! MONITOR ISSUES!! (Read 5930 times)

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