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Title: Fixing a monitor, capkit etc
Post by: thegameguy on September 27, 2005, 06:05:52 pm

Hello -
I am embarking on a journey of attempting to fix two different monitors - 1 (supposedly) just need a capkit - the other needs a flyback as well I think.....Can anyone point me in the direction of 1 very nice, clear set of directions on how to go about these things? I am not experienced in them, so the simplier the better!!!
Thanks

Title: Re: Fixing a monitor, capkit etc
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on September 27, 2005, 06:20:36 pm

Randy Fromm's arcade monitor repair on DVD! only about $120 plus you'll want the green book of schematics to go with it about $ 50

the best training I've had yet!!!

Title: Re: Fixing a monitor, capkit etc
Post by: thegameguy on September 27, 2005, 06:30:03 pm

thanks for the idea - I came across that and it seems like it would do the trick - but theres no way I can spend that much....I am looking for some nice online free directions - hopefully

Title: Re: Fixing a monitor, capkit etc
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on September 28, 2005, 05:51:14 pm

Quote from: thegameguy on September 27, 2005, 06:30:03 pm

thanks for the idea - I came across that and it seems like it would do the trick - but theres no way I can spend that much....I am looking for some nice online free directions - hopefully

i'll help you.

i need to know:
 
the model/ manufacture of the monitor
what you see or dont see on the monitor(pictures will be nice)

Title: Re: Fixing a monitor, capkit etc
Post by: thegameguy on September 29, 2005, 07:39:34 pm

hmm, not sure even where to start.

I have 3 monitors taking up way too much room in my small apt. - 1 I broke myself (see a bunch of earlier posts) and 2 were recently given to me.

1 is a G07 - I was told that it needs a capkit, and possibly a flyback - but if that is true I dont know.

the 2nd is a WG 4600 and I was told works, but it is in a cab that doesn't have power, so for me to test it I need to take it out and put it in my other cab, which is probably gonna be tough for me.


the 3rd, also WG 4600 - I either blew the chassis or yoke by switching around wires - nothing at all comes up on the screen.  It worked before, but then I smelled burning and since then, well - no surprise, it hasn't worked.  Monitorguru was helping me out and instructed me to test the ohms to help determine what the problem is.



SO - basically, I am willing to invets in a few capkits and whatnot, hopefully I am able to put them in myself, but help with what direction to take and any possible and simplistic directions on how to do it - would be great! Thanks!!