Hi everyone,
I have a vintage Sony GDM-FW900 crt monitor that I really enjoy using, but it has developed a problem and won't start up.
This unit was completely serviced a few years ago by Unkle Vito in Los Angeles and it fully passed all tests, was factory calibrated, etc. There was a faulty part (can't remember exactly which one) that was replaced at another repair shop about a year ago. Other than that, it's been working great.
I just say all that to say that this unit is probably in pretty good shape since it's been fully serviced and checked recently.
I'm in a location that doesn't really have any businesses that repair CRTs (that I could find) so I'm wondering if it's something I could potentially do myself?
I suspect something relatively simple.
What happens is that when I push the power button, the unit makes four screeching / clicking sounds, then goes into standby. Nothing shows up on the screen.
There's also a place on one of the boards where there is a flashing blue light that lights up along with the screeching sound.
Here's a video I recorded of the behavior:
Any clue what the problem is?
I have a vintage Sony GDM-FW900 crt monitor that I really enjoy using, but it has developed a problem and won't start up.
This unit was completely serviced a few years ago by Unkle Vito in Los Angeles and it fully passed all tests, was factory calibrated, etc. There was a faulty part (can't remember exactly which one) that was replaced at another repair shop about a year ago. Other than that, it's been working great.
I just say all that to say that this unit is probably in pretty good shape since it's been fully serviced and checked recently.
I'm in a location that doesn't really have any businesses that repair CRTs (that I could find) so I'm wondering if it's something I could potentially do myself?
I suspect something relatively simple.
What happens is that when I push the power button, the unit makes four screeching / clicking sounds, then goes into standby. Nothing shows up on the screen.
There's also a place on one of the boards where there is a flashing blue light that lights up along with the screeching sound.
Here's a video I recorded of the behavior:
Any clue what the problem is?