Re: Thanks

Check to make sure *all* the wires connecting to the divider (under the rubber
boots) are all intact. If you had one broken, then others may be close. I had
one broken off at some point, but the monitor still looked okay, after about 2
months my WinTron died. Bummer. So, while you are in there, might as well check
them all.

Dan Rasmussen wrote:
>
> Hey,
>
> Thanks to everyone for their help. As it turns out, the
> answer was the simple one given the measurements I took the
> other day and posted. The 7824 was bad (was measuring
> 21.6V but as I found last night before I replaced it, would
> gradually drop from there as time went on).
>
> I ordered some 7824/2924's from Ocean State Electronics the
> day before yesterday and they arrived yesterday! I
> replaced it last night (and I again replaced the 7924).
> When I turned it on, I thought it was still dead because I
> didn't hear the expected HV crackle (I don't think its as
> loud as on raster monitors), I walked around to get my DVM
> to check those voltages and there it was, way out of focus
> but working!
>
> The focus wasn't working but it turned out that the bottom
> wire had broken on the focus control. I re-attached it,
> some minor adjustments and now its looking better than
> ever.
> Bright and beautiful.
>
> That much said, I have $50 worth of BU406D's on their way
> to me. I'll keep some and sell of the rest to the list for
> cost + postage.
>
> This list never lets me down. I really appreciate the
> help. Its great playing the games again but I get the
> most satisfaction out of brining them back to life. I
> learn a little more every time but it wouldn't be possible
> without the experts on this list and those that have put
> together the docs, FAQ's, etc.
>
> Thanks again to everyone.
>
> Dan
>
> PS Yes, my HV board does have the 50 ohm resistors. I
> never checked for the wave form at the 406d :( and I never
> touched R7 as I don't have an HV probe but I plan on
> getting one and checking. I assume that the overvoltage
> protection is working.
>
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