Hi Richard,
> I have an aging CRT (8 years old) that has long outlived its intended
> life span. Recently, the display has developed a problem where it
> suddenly shrinks (about 1/4 inch on each side) and then later (10
> minutes or thereabouts) expands out to its set horizontal width only to
> repeat the process many times per hour. It's probably something like a
> failing capacitor or diode in the high frequency circuit. Approximately
> how much time do I have left before the monitor fails completely? Has
> anyone experienced this problem in the past?
I would resolder around the HT and then check for dry joints
around the PS and neck PCB while your at it. ie, sounds more
like a dry joint to me. If you leave it, it will die from hash.
> It looks like I'll finally have to shift to a LCD. Anyone have
> recommendations for an inexpensive 19 or 20 inch model for photo
> editing? What specs should I be concerned with? I have an ATI Radeon
> 9700 Pro video card that accepts a DVI-I connector and I'm assuming most
> newer LCDs should work with this card. Thought I might make a trip to
> our local Best B*y to check some models out in person.
Check before you buy, and at the resolution you intent to view
it in.
Cheers
Ian Manners
http://www.comkal.net/
My reality check just bounced.
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