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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: Harry Potter on February 18, 2005, 12:04:36 pm
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Today is a sad day. My arcade monitor decided it will no longer provide me with entertainment.
Here is what happened. As soon as I powerd it up, I could near a high-pitched whine and then nothing. :'( :'( :'( After a few seconds I could smell burning elecronics so I quickly shut the bastard off. I tried powering it up again but there was no activity. I run the monitor in Australia so it has a 240v -> 110v converter in case that's relevant. I will be taking the monitor out in 2 days but any preliminary diagnosis would be most appreciated. I'll take a photo of the thing once I've taken it out if info like that is required.
Thanks
PS: May be time to get a new monitor anyway. ::)
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You have not posted a make/model of the monitor.
It could be many things. By the description, it sounds like blown flyback (smell).
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You have not posted a make/model of the monitor.
It could be many things. By the description, it sounds like blown flyback (smell).
I did say I will be taking out the monitor in 2 days and getting details then. AAAAARRRRRGGGHH! READ THE E-MAIL PEOPLE! ::)
*calming down* :P
Anyway Peale, you did confirm my suspicions about the flyback. Are they expensive? The monitor IS about 10 years old. That's all I know for now. Will know more in 2 days.
Cheers.
PS: Please forgive my outburt. I was exposed to gamma radiation as a child.
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You have not posted a make/model of the monitor.
It could be many things. By the description, it sounds like blown flyback (smell).
I did say I will be taking out the monitor in 2 days and getting details then. AAAAARRRRRGGGHH! READ THE E-MAIL PEOPLE! ::)
Sure, I read your post. Sounded to me that you were going to pull the monitor for details about any obvious faults. I would think that make/model of the monitor would be something you already know. Since it's not...we'll suspend all discussion until you find out.
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Sorry I'm late with the photos. I am lazy by nature. :P
Here are the photos of the victim:
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/bosss7/images/monitor1.jpg)
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/bosss7/images/monitor2.jpg)
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/bosss7/images/monitor3.jpg)
The model number appears to be P20GH01. That's all I could find.
Read the original post for the problem.
Thanks
Edit: I know I mentioned it earlier, but there's a rather shonky looking 240v -> 110v converter plugged into all of this. Could the converter make a high pitched noise before blowing up? Am I jumping to conclusions?
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You have a Kortek that's been rebranded as a "Galaxy" by an importer. Since you are in Australia you should visit www.jomac.net.au/mon.htm for more information/help.
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Beaut. Thanks Ken.