Re: Tempest Monitor Tech Cause or Symptom???

From: Kurt Mahan <kmahan_at_xmission.com>
Date: Wed Dec 08 1999 - 17:25:41 EST

Are you sure that the mica insulator is doing its job?

I had one that had a crack in it -- what a pain.

Kurt

>
> I'm trying to fix my Tempest monitor, I've installed a new HV unit, and I
> powered it up...... no smoke, but a nice flash as F700 vaporized. I tested
> the transistors connected to it and it appears that the 2N3792 is dead. Is
> this the cause of my fuse blow or are they both symptoms of a larger
> problem?? I just wanted some input before I replace the transistor and
> power it up again, don't want to waste more transistors than I have to.
> Thanks for all the help in advance!!!! On a positive note, I powered it up
> without the monitor and from the sounds I'm hearing I think I'll be playing
> Tempest real soon ;-)
>
> Thanks Again,
> Jeff
>
>
Received on Wed Dec 8 16:25:44 1999

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