[Duo2400] external monitor....

[Paul Nelson]

At 11:41 AM -0400 9/30/03, Nicole wrote:
>this is a question that risks being off-topic, but since I'm trying
>to hook it to my 2400 I'm hoping that it's ok.
>
>I found an Apple 18" studio monitor (the older kind, not the flat
>screen one).  Since it was being chucked I knew that there was
>something probably wrong with it but as there was nothing visibly
>broken...  So I've tried it out, and yes it is broken.
>
>BUT it isn't completely kaput.  The monitor does not light up at all
>(and yes I've fiddled with brightness and contrast on the monitor),
>but it does turn on, and makes slight clicking noises inside.
>Moreover it is clearly aware of the connection to the PB since the on
>button glows green when the PB is turned on, and orange when it is
>not.
>
>Any thoughts about the salvagability of this baby?  I am not at all
>knowledgeable about electronics, but I am happy to crack her open and
>poke around (I've got nothing to lose -- so long as I don't
>electrocute myself).  It strikes me that the problem *might* be a
>relatively simple one of a loose power connection.

	I'd take it to a local TV repair  place, esp. one which gives free
extimates.  Much better than a computer repair.
Paul