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Question about video brightener
« on: November 22, 2005, 01:27:09 pm »
Here:
http://www.happcontrols.com/monitors/49081500.htm

How well do they work?...Are the easy to install?...The monitor in my Blitz machine is dim...
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Re: Question about video brightener
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2005, 05:55:52 pm »
Yes, they can work. Those brighteners have a small power transformer inside that boosts the filament voltage a bit. You have to use an Xacto knife to cut the traces on the neckboard that went to the filament. Then this brightener device inserts into the filament circuit.
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Re: Question about video brightener
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2005, 03:34:10 pm »
Will it destroy my monitor?
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Re: Question about video brightener
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2005, 06:10:04 pm »
No.
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Re: Question about video brightener
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2005, 08:35:56 pm »
Thanks, I'm off to buy one now...
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