Repair of the unit after the LCD was swapped in would
be by replacing
the entire LCD subsystem. But-- I'm betting that if the LCD survives
Assuming you could get one.... I can see you having the same problem as
finding a replacement CRT now...
Actually, there are a number of LCD "modules" that are good candidates.
Yes, and 20 years ago there were many, many, CRTs that would have been
good candidates as spares for the VR201. My thought is that in 20 years
time it may be hard to find working LCD modules with TV-rate composite
inputs.
[...]
I think what I really need to do is just come to terms
with looking
through the fog. The monitor works fine otherwise-- nice and bright
and no burn-in so the whole issue is strictly cosmetic.
I've never tried to remove and re-bond a faceplate, but I've heard others
have mamanged it.
I've seen those efforts discussed. I think I'll pass on that operation
because it could truely be a destructive procedure. At least now, the
Indeed. My worry would be that you'd crack the CRT envelope and let the
vacuum out. I think I'd only try it if the CRT was completely unreadable
otherwise (and it would be nice if I knew of a source of a replacement
CRT and was only trying the rebonding procedure to save money.)
-tony