Reviving VT220?

[Aaron Jackson]

Yes we checked for the glow. It's very dim but it is there. I will bring
one home this weekend and check some of the surrounding
components. Hopefully it is something very simple to replace. I'll have
a probe.

Thanks!

Aaron.


Peter Coghlan via cctalk writes:

>>
>> Thanks for the information, Peter. It makes me want to try and test a
>> few of the components around the flyback.
>>
>
> It would also be good to check the stuff like voltages on the base of the CRT
> and that the CRT heater is glowing.  You could have a problem that is nothing
> to do with the flyback.  (I'm assuming the brightness control is turned up).
>
>>
>> Thanks again,
>>
>
> You're welcome.
>
> Regards,
> Peter Coghlan.
>
>>
>> Aaron.
>>