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Re: IIgs RGB monitor repair question.



Rob writes ...
> 
> Anyone know what would cause a IIgs RGB monitor to slowly increase in
> brightness\contrast?  What components may be bad?
> When it's first turned on the display looks normal but as it warms up the
> brightness and contrast slowly increase to the point where it's too bright.
> I even have the brightness and contrast dialed all the way down.
> 
 ....


     Have run into the same problem. As Mark indicates, you may be able to 
get a good display by adjusting Focus and Intensity on the HV module ...

http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2MONITOR.html#011 .

This will usually let you move the adjustment range for your external
controls so that getting a good picture is possible.


     What seems to be a long-term fix involves replacing filter
capacitors. It is discussed by Eric Jacobs at ...

http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2MONITOR.html#034 .


     Some safety precautions are discussed at ...

http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2MONITOR.html#003
http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/Csa2MONITOR.html#004 .



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