Width coil question

[arcadepcnut]

http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/wc.html

I have the 3rd one from the left (the black one)on a monitor and it is broken. Ferite center has broken since it froze in place. I have many extra boards that I can salvage a width coil from but they all look like the second one from the left (the white one that looks like a thread spool).

Are they interchangable?

Thanks in advance!

[Ken Layton]

Width coils are NOT interchangeable. Just like yokes and flybacks, they are made for specific makes and models of monitors.

If the coil is broken, order a new one from either Bob Roberts, Zanen Electronics, or the monitor manufacturer.

TIP: If the coil slug is glued or is stuck, blow the heat from a hair dryer on it for a couple of minutes to soften the glue/loosen the slug core. NEVER use an Allen wrench to turn the slug. Use plastic hex alignment tools (available at Radio Shack) only.

[arcadepcnut]

Yeah. I know that now (about what tools to use. It was frozen and the plastic adjust tool broke off in the hole). So I dont feel like I didnt try everything possible. Thanks for saving me some time with switching out the coils.

[arcadepcnut]

Thanks. I found the part I needed from bob roberts. Not too expensive...I'll make sure to use plastic tools on this one

[Ken Layton]

Bob Roberts is an excellent source of replacement parts and general information.   His parts prices are very resaonable, too.