----- Original Message -----
From: Deirdre Wall <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Optiquest Q71 powers off


> I already verified that it is not the power cord, outlet, or video card by
> substituting the monitor with another one (used same three variables,
above,
> on the substitute monitor).  I "know" it is the monitor, just wondering if
> anyone on the list is knowledgeable about monitors and able to make an
> educated guess as to what went wrong with the monitor.  Thanks anyway!
>
It sounds like one of the circuits, possibly the high voltage circuit, has a
short and is shutting down the power supply.  Do you hear any of the normal
crackle from the CRT before everything dies?

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