Re: Never Assume... (SIGH!) G05 was really a WG 15V2000

From: Tom McClintock <tomm_at_mgcap.com>
Date: Thu Oct 10 2002 - 10:14:01 EDT

Same components, with the exception of two resistors having a different value on
the deflection board.

The 15V2000 part differences should be noted in the 19V2000 manual parts list.

tm

Commander Dave wrote:

> Greetings all,
>
> I can't believe this happened to me. Remember all those posts about the
> G05-805 being broken? I looked last night and the monitor is actually a WG
> 15V2000!
>
> When I first got the game, it had the original manual and the monitor manual
> with it. The manual was for the G05-802/805. Somehow I got it in my head
> that this MUST be correct, so I never questioned it at all. It was so
> embossed on my brain that I unconciously ignored some VERY obvious things...
> like a few serial number labels that began with WG, the cap kit I bought
> wasn't EXACTLY right where the componets were, differences in the layout on
> the schematic and board, etc. I finally got tipped off when Rodger had me
> check a certain diode and it wasn't the right number... and then it hit me.
>
> I guess it had just registered as a FACT in my brain so I couldn't see it.
> So strange... I can see it happening to a newbie, but I should have known
> better. Sigh!
>
> Anyway, in light of this new development, I was wondering if anyone had the
> 15V2000 manual? I have the 19V2000 manual, but I'm not sure if all the
> voltages apply to the 15V2000 since the tube is smaller.
>
> Thanks,
> -Commander Dave
>
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