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- Document : apple-13in-monitor-fix.txt
- Revision : 2
- Date : 31 Jan 1995
- composer : kuiyu@mail.utexas.edu
- CHANG, Kui Yu (Julian)
-
- 1 MONITOR
- ----------
- AppleColor 13" High-Resolution RGB monitor
-
- 2 PROBLEM
- ----------
- Powers itself off sporadically, green power light goes off with switch still
- stuck at 'ON' position.
-
- 3 SOLUTION 1
- -------------
- Adjust the variable resistor on the _back_ panel of the unit.
-
- DETAILS
-
- - On older models, this is simply the topmost control with a
- "mini-sun" icon beside it.
- - On newer models, this is accessible only after removing the
- case. This resistor is labelled "Cut-Off".
-
- The picture brightness level will vary with your adjustments.
-
- COMMENTS
-
- Normally, this solution only works if the problem was caused by a prior over-
- adjustment of this particular control/resistor. My experience with a working
- monitor is that if this brightness setting exceeds a threshold, the monitor will
- power off automatically. Resetting it to a normal level solves the problem.
-
- For my case, this was not the cause and thus SOLUTION 1 did not work.
-
- 4 SOLUTION 2
- -------------
- Replace the High voltage resistor.
- (the 'RED' block, to be called the 'block'henceforth)
- This is the big(about size of 2 cigarette boxes piled), red block sitting on the
- bottom shield, with 2 suction wires attached _and_ 2 wires soldered to it.
- On it is the part no. 1-230-666-21.
- One of the suction wires leads to a suction cap on the CRT(Cathode Ray Tube).
-
- DETAILS
-
- You can('might' for option c) get this from:
-
- a) SONY dealer $66.68 1-800-488-7669
- Authentic SONY part # 1-230-666-21
-
- b) Computer Component source $27.99 1-800-356-1227
- Fax : 1-800-926-2062
- OEM part, discount of $1.00 for qty of 11 or more.
- Remember to tell them you want a "Macintosh Replacement Part" :
- ORDER #34-480
- APPLE MO401 RGB HIGH VOLTAGE BLOCK
- PART #1-230-666-21
- After you have specified the above info., the sales assistant might ask
- you "Is this a Flyback?". Remember to answer "Yes" although it is not.
- Otherwise the salesperson might say "Sorry we don't have the part".
- They like to think of this as a "Flyback"
-
- Note 1 : Next day delivery cost $9.90
- Note 2 : They do handle International Sales, but transaction amt must
- exceed US$250
- (International Voice no. 1-516-496-8780)
- (International Fax no. 1-516-496-8984)
-
- c) Apple dealer
- Apple part # 1-230-666-21, ask for # 34-484
-
- COMMENTS
-
- Some soldering is required(just 1 or 2 wires)
-
- ** Remember, it is advisable not to remove the original block before your
- receive the replacement block. You might forget the orientation since the OEM
- block doesn't look alike.
-
- I ordered my part from b), which is an OEM replacement.
- It has exactly the same functionality/dimension but does not look as pretty.
-
- The replacement comes with a suction wire already connected, you plug the
- other end onto the CRT. When removing the original cup, you just squeeze it.
- There are 2 suction wires connected to the block, one goes to the CRT
- and the other connects to a board component(fly-back).
- You'll need to remove the Board suction wire connected to the original
- defective block. Trick - push the suction wire against the block and then
- release, the wire head has 2 ears that hook on to the gaps in the metal socket,
- but the whole thing is pressured up with a spring.
-
- After replacing this part, my monitor was up and working again!
-
- 5 ADVICES FROM OTHER PEOPLE
- ----------------------------
- Below are abstracts of what people sent me to help, they should give you a
- clearer picture.
-
- ________________________________________________________________________________
- I recently performed some repairs to my Apple color monitor and thought
- that I should share my experiences with the net.
-
- I have an apple hi-res 13" RGB monitor. Lately I've had problems with the
- monitor cutting out (turning itself off completely). This symptom is like
- that described in an Apple recall, but my serial number was not included in
- the recall. According to Larry Pina's book, _The Dead Mac Scrolls_, the
- problem can be remedied by adjusting a resistor labelled "cutoff". Making
- the adjustment allowed me to use the monitor, but each time I adjusted it
- the picture became darker. On the facing page in Pina's book, he tells
- about replacing a high voltage resistor, but doesn't indicate if replacing
- it solves the same problem as adjusting the cutoff resistor. Anyway, I
- decided to replace the resistor. I ordered a new high voltage resistor
- From Sony, using the part number in Dead Mac Scrolls. The part, with
- shipping and sales tax, was $62. This component is the thing that attaches
- to the wire with the suction cup plugged into the CRT. I was a bit nervous
- about messing around with the high voltage, but I discharged everything
- with a grounded screwdriver. It took me a little while to figure how to
- unplug the suction-cup connector (you squeeze it). Then, I had to unsolder
- two leads and solder in the new part. That was not too difficult. There
- appeared to be some grease under the suction cup, so I used automotive
- dielectric silicone grease (for spark plug wires) when I reinstalled the
- new part. Finally, I reassembled the monitor, held my breath, and turned
- it on. Voila! It worked. I readjusted the cutoff resistor back to its
- original setting, to make the picture brighter, and the monitor didn't cut
- out. Time will tell if the repair holds, but for right now I'm happy.
-
- I hope these experiences will be useful to someone else.
-
- David Allan
- dallan@dow.com
- ________________________________________________________________________________
- If your monitor shuts itself off after a random amount of time, one of the
- likely sources of trouble is a defective high-voltage monitor. This was
- covered until March 31 by an unannounced warranty, but no longer. :(
-
- Before you give up hope, get Larry Pina's book, Macintosh II Repair &
- Upgrade Secrets, and read pp. 53-54 for a quick fix anyone can do in 10
- minutes that may save you an expensive trip to the shop.
-
- I have repaired dozens of these. There are three common causes for the old 13"
- monitor shutting off. two described by Pina, one not.
-
- Symptom: Monitor appears to shut off. Green power light goes out.
- -------
- 1) Adjust the cut-off a smidgen. Described by Pina. Never seen it help.
- 2) Replace the High voltage resistor block, Sony p/n 1-230-666-21. Has always
- fixed this problem.
- Expensive part and hard to find. I have 4 left from my old service shop
- days. I'll sell 3 for $50 each. Requires soldering.
-
- Computer Component source, 1-800-356-1227, has these for $26.99
-
- Alternate Symptom: Monitor goes black or remains black at power up. Green power
- ----------------- light stays on.
- Good News: No parts cost. Not documented by Pina. This is usually caused by
- cracked solder joints on the small PC board that plugs into
- the back of the CRT. Touch up the solder joints, and you're back in business.
- :)
-
- Please don't mess with any of this unless you are an experienced hardware
- technician with the required skills.
- The color screen can retain a 45,000 volt charge if the bleeder resistor is
- broken, and can kill you if you have a weak heart.
- I do mean to scare you. This really can be dangerous if you do not know what
- you're doing.
-
- Jerry Stubbs Andy Seligman
- stubbs@cs.ukans.edu braintech@aol.com
- ________________________________________________________________________________
- The capacitor a stand alone component that is attached to the bottom shield.
- It ties directly into the flyback and then into the CRT. No mistaking it....
- It's rectangular in shape and red in color..... It also has one other cable
- assy that plugs into the main logic board. Dealer cost for the part is $50.00
- but they may not sell it to you. It's suppose to be installed by an
- authorized tech so usually it will not be sold over the counter.
-
- Roy H. Robinson
- Roy_H._Robinson@onenet.com
- ________________________________________________________________________________
- Thanks to :
-
- wfc@eup.siemens-albis.CH Wolf Christoph
- dallan@na1.dow.com David Allan
- braintech@aol.com Andy Seligman
- Roy_H._Robinson@onenet.com Roy H. Robinson
- stubbs@cs.ukans.edu Jerry Stubbs
- kctg0864@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu Kung Chyun Tang
-
- and all who helped.
-
-