CRT monitors VS Laptop stuff

[Gene Heskett]

On Sunday 04 October 2009, Christopher Chan wrote:
>Ric Moore wrote:
>> On Mon, 2009-10-05 at 08:35 +0800, Christopher Chan wrote:
>>> Ric Moore wrote:
>>>> I notice my monitor kinda grey-ing out every so often. I'm hoping I
>>>> don't have to replace this monster Dell and was wondering if some of
>>>> the laptop stuff that seems to be loaded will try to dim the display
>>>> for power saving measures. I am plugged into the wall for juice ...not
>>>> a battery in sight.
>>>
>>> Probably the light source for the lcd screen needing replacement. The
>>> back lighting is losing its touch.
>>
>> Sorry, it's a CRT monitor.. a huge mother. :) Ric
>
>Oh, a CRT. The gun calling quits then. 19"?
>
In that case Ric, more than likely an electrolytic capacitor is developing an 
intermittently high ESR (equivalent series resistance).  As ESR meters 
haven't made it to the DIY toolboxes yet, you may have to find a tech that 
has one & grease his palm with folding green grease.

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