Re: Monitor Question

[Doug Browning <vgt507@freenet.mb.ca>]

Before you bury that monitor, have you tried replacing the cable that 
connects it to the Apple console? A broken cable can cause the flickering 
effect you are experiencing. You can get a cable from any video store.

Doug Browning
vgt507@freenet.mb.ca
http://www.winnipeg.freenet.mb.ca/~vgt507

On Fri, 15 Aug 1997, D. Lee wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> 	After nearly 14 years of service, my trusty Monitor III connected
> to my Apple IIe is beginning to show signs of wear and tear.  
> 
> 	The monitor brightness level has been dimming quite a bit lately
> and at times (like right now while I am typing), the stuff displayed on
> the monitor is noticeably flickering.  
> 
> 	Some questions about the monitor:
> 
> 1.  Is there anything I can do, short of purchasing a new monitor??
> 
> 2.  Is it "dangerous" to be using a monitor that is flickering a lot?.
> I'm afraid it'll hurt my eyes in some way.
> 
> 	Post or email any responses you might have. Thanks!!
> 
> -Don
> 
> 
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