Re: BattleZone Monitor? Problem

...Hee-hee! (twitch)...Did you already reflow every microgram of solder
contained in the entire cabinet!?!?...No you say?...HA!!...Ho-ho!!...Have
you microscopically examined every square micron of circuit trace for
cracks!?!...No?...HA!!!
(Please pardon my cynicism good sirs, (twich-twich), but Battle Zone
troubleshooting is pushing me to the edge of sanity AND BEYOND!!!...this
machine gives a stunning performance as the Cleuseau to my Dryfus (twich)).

-Eric ;)
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Al Warner wrote:

> Hey Everyone,
>
> I've been on this list for over a year now I think and I usually keep
> out of the discussions because they are so far above me (but I read and
> learn). Anyway, I have a problem with my BattelZone with a WG 19V2000
> monitor in it. I recapped the monitor about a year ago and have had
> this problem off and on, but it seems to be heat related. Let me
> explain.
>
> When the machine is in a cold environment, such as my attached garage in
> the winter, it works great. Solids clean picture.
>
> Now that summer is here, the garage is warmer, the screen changes size
> both top and bottom and sorta "Jumps" from being a squished screen (top
> & bottom) to a normal size screen.
>
> First question. Look at the AVG board or the monitor first?
>
> Second question: If the monitor, any clues where to start? It "Seems"
> like a pretty simple device, but what do I know? I tightened down all
> of the deflection transistors. No change. Tried freeze spraying the
> AVG board. Nada. I have no clue where to look next.
>
> Anyone want to offer any help? I'd really appreciate it. If I had a
> scope I'd try seeing if the board was good or not, but I don't. Just
> need some pointers on where to start.
>
> Thanks for reading,
>
> -Al-
Received on Mon Jul 19 14:17:09 1999