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   petrus bitbyter to Computer Nerd Kev   
   Re: Monitor Sync Signal in 80s Arcade Ma   
   09 Feb 13 22:58:11   
   
   From: petrus.bitbyter@hotmail.com   
      
   "Computer Nerd Kev"  schreef in bericht   
   news:kf4pks$uc2$1@speranza.aioe.org...   
   > petrus bitbyter  wrote:   
   >   
   >> Apparently something wrong in your horizontal drive signal.   
   >   
   > OK, so the sync signal going in is fine then?   
   >   
   >> Most likely the   
   >> line output transformer, maybe the horizontal coils but there are still   
   >> some   
   >> other possibilities. Be aware that the coils are current driven.   
   >   
   > Forgive my ignorance, but if a coil or transformer failed, would this be   
   > possible in such a way as for the monitor to function for the three   
   > minutes   
   > it usually runs before failure. Or did you mean the components associated   
   > with the the coil or transformer?   
   >   
   > Also, if I go to repair this part of the circuit (and let's assume I'm not   
   > replacing the Line Output Transformer, I don't suppose I could find a   
   > spare   
   > available), I know I'll need to discharge some capacitors, but should I   
   > discharge the high voltage output of the transformer as well?   
   >   
   > Thank's for your help.   
   >   
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   > #_ < |\| |< _#   
      
   This kind of failure is pretty common especially with coils and   
   transformers. In this components insulation tends to degrade partially over   
   time, usually depending on the temperature. So a transformer may look liko   
   te perform excellent while cold but fail when it grows warmer. Off course,   
   other components may fail the same way sometimes. I'm afraid you to lack   
   both skills and equipment to find out what component(s) are actually   
   failing. Even well trianed and equipped professionals usually dislike this   
   type of failures. And, you're right about the line output transformer.   
   Hardly a chance to find a good replacement.   
      
   petrus bitbyter   
      
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