Make sure there are NO 1N4000 series diodes around the flyback. They
could cause enough ripple current to damage capacitors.
"thomas.angus" wrote:
>
> many thanks to omar, for the new hv diode, andy for the caps, chris and
> everyone else for their help, unfortunately shes still doing the same.
>
> on powerup after fitting new caps, monitor works fine for a few seconds,
> then once warm, there is a loud mechanical buzz from the main power block,
> suggesting something causing a big drain from the hv..
>
> this coincides with a loss of picture, (the screen turns to a flickery blur
> covering about a third of the screen, i can take a photo of this)...
>
> at this stage the monitor will be defunct and only display the blur until
> the hv caps are replaced, then its a case of rinse and repeat, as it does
> the same again.
>
> a new hv diode did not stop the buzzing starting once the monitor was warm.
>
> any more help on this would be massively appreciated, in the 6 or so months
> ive had this machine its had near 900quid off me (including purchase), and
> has worked for a total of ten minutes... (long enough to convince me to part
> with my cash =])
>
> yours frustrated
> tom
>
> http://www.http404.com/sideart.jpg
>
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