[G4] Flicker on an older i-mac

[Matt Short]

I vaguely remember a recall on some CRTs from Apple which had to do with
flickering. It had to do with flyback something or others and transformers.
I'll look to see if I can find what I'm talking about.

Matt Short

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Power Macintosh G4 List [mailto:G4 at lists.themacintoshguy.com] On
> Behalf Of rich northouse
> Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 9:46 AM
> To: Power Macintosh G4 List
> Subject: [G4] Flicker on an older i-mac
> 
> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
> I have an older i-mac G3.  The screen flickers and sometimes has a
> green cast to the color.  I have been told that it might be a "flyback
> transformer" or perhaps a loose solder joint.
> 
> Since it is an older machine, I don't wish to spend a great deal of
> cash fixing it. I have technical abilities and am not afraid to try to
> fix it myself. I am aware of the high voltage on the flyback and CRT.
> Anyone have any ideas?
> 
> If it is a "flyback transformer", does anyone have a source to purchase
>   one?  Are there used ones available?
> 
> 
> Thanks for your help,
> 
> 
> rich
> 
> 
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