Gateway Destination monitor repair?

[DanU]

So, I can't help but notice that a Gateway Destination monitor is sitting in the hallway here at the University where I work. When I asked about whether it works, I was told that "one day it went green, and then later it wouldn't turn on." It is marked to be trashed, which knowing the bureacracy here just means that it's too much hassle to figure out the paperwork to get it fixed. So, it's feasible that "somebody" could come in the dark of night and wheel it out the door and the only person who would care would be the janitor who's happy he doesn't have to lift it.

I've heard that these things are prone to break down, but what is the usual cause and will it be cost-effective to get it fixed? I've seen some awfully nice showcase cabs made with these...

[Hoagie_one]

im interested as well in monitor repair.  I know nothing about it

[Brunnen-G]

Here's a monitor troubleshooting flowchart that might help.  If you go to the root directory, there are tons of tips and help for repair.  It might be something as simple as a cracked solder joint.

Most TV shops can fix a monitor like that, and labor is usually $35-50 an hour.  If you're going to do it yourself, *BE CAREFUL*.  While the high voltage in a flyback isn't all that likely to kill you, it can cause a really nasty shock.


http://slot-tech-ftp.serveftp.com:8080/monitors/flowcharts/generic%20flowchart.jpg

[BillyJack]

No one that I've ever spoken to has ever been killed by electric shock from a monitor.