Wanted: Help with Monitor repair in MI

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Well Flatrock is definitely better than Cadillac

I have no problem with coming by to take a look at it, but I'm starting
a new panel build in my "spare time" so I won't be able to commit to
anything right away. So I guess what I'm saying is if someone else
offers, take them up on it. But consider me a backup plan of nothing
else!

I would think the first thing you'd want to do is check all the
electrolytics and replace the ones that have gone out of spec. You
could buy what is commonly referred to as a "cap kit" for your
particular model of monitor and just replace the ones included in the
kit, or you could test them individually to see which ones have really
gone bad. There's a pretty cool cap tester that comes in kit form and
is available from www.flippers.com.. Being a fellow EE I'm pretty sure
you won't want to pass up the opportunity to aquire an inexpensive,
useful tool to add to your bench

Anyway.. replacing the electrolytic caps is generally considered the
starting point for monitor troubleshooting, and could very well solve
your problem. As I said before, I'd be happy to help and share with
you what I know. Granted, I'll be the first to admit that I am no
veteran monitor repairer, but what knowledge I do have is yours for the
asking!