Re: IIGS RGB Monitor

["Paul Grammens" <grammens@svn.net>]

Bill Robbins <mfumu@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
mfumu-0304000902570001@d82-ps0-mel.alphalink.com.au">news:mfumu-0304000902570001@d82-ps0-mel.alphalink.com.au...
> In article <38e7b687$1@news1.svn.net>, "Paul Grammens" <grammens@svn.net>
wrote:
>
> >There is usually an adjustment inside on the flyback transformer, which
is
> >typically a large black part at the right rear of the main board.

Oops, the flyback is typically at LEFT rear, when viewing the monitor from
the normal position. :)

There are
> >two adjustment screws, one for focus and one for screen voltage, which
> >affects brightness. Be careful in there, you can shocked.
>
> "You could get shocked" is a gross understatement.  The voltages in and
> around that circuitry can be several tens of thousands of volts and can do
> serious damage, even life threatening.

Heh heh...  It always amuses me the way people go on at great lengths about
the risks associated with odd-ball activities like this, while blithely
accepting the much greater risks of common activities such as, say, driving
or swimming.
You are more likely to be killed by fooling with a toaster or bathroom
heater. But as with all things in life, especially pencils and scissors, do
be careful. :)
-Paul