RE: Singin' the G08 blues. Blown deflection transistors.

>> And since I am on the subject, the G08 FAQ lists incorrect parts for
>> the Horizontal and Vertical current limiter boards. Instead of 2
>> 2N3904's, it should have one 2N3904 (NPN) and one 2N3906 (PNP).
>
> Hmm, my copy shows those correctly:
> Q201; Q251 2N3904 Current Limiting Board
> Q202; Q252 2N3906 Current Limiting Board

Sorry, should have been specific. It's in Appendix C, Current Limiter board
Parts list. The other parts of the FAQ are correct.

> Q201 and Q202 are one on board, Q251 and Q252 are on the other. If
> yours
> doesn't match, maybe it's time to me to
> repost the FAQ.

I have revision 1.1 dated October 2, 2002. If there is a newer one please
post it.

>> It also lists the
>> voltage for pin 8 on the HV header as 6.3v, and the schems say 63v.
>
> I think either the schems are wrong or you just aren't seeing the
> period. I
> believe 6.3V is a pretty typical heater fillament voltage.

Thanks for the clue. I have few, and need all I can get. :)

The G08 repair log on your site also has good info. Anyone know of any
other G08 repair logs?

Sean McLachlan Salt Lake City, Utah
rgvac@classi-find.net Video Game n00b since 2001

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