This revised and updated edition shows technicians and hobbyists how conventional (CRT) computer monitors work, what their parts are, and how to maintain them. Each topic includes discussion of test equipment and service guidelines, with typical problems/solutions compiled into an appendix. Covering flat-panel displays and video adapters, the guide includes new troubleshooting flowcharts.
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More than 25,000 copies sold! Fast Solutions to Computer Monitor Problems! Covers the latest technology; Features special step-by-step troubleshooting flowcharts; Exploded-view illustrations show you just what to do; Symptoms and solutions completely explained. This immensely popular, best-selling manual has been completely updated and improved to make sure it stays at the top of the chart-the best-selling, best-available book on computer monitor diagnosis and repair. Now featuring flowcharts and detailed schematics, block diagrams, and exploded-view illustrations throughout, it offers comprehensive coverage of the latest trends and newest technologies in this lucrative area of electronic service. You get complete coverage of: Contemporary Monitors; CRT Monitors; Tools of the Trade; Video Adapters; CRT Testing and Alignment; Power Supply Troubleshooting; Monochrome Monitors; Color Monitors; Flat-Panel Displays; Using Monitors 2.0 for Diagnosis; Index of Resources; Full Glossary of Terms. Author Stephen Bigelow provides you with specific maintenance and repair techniques that will save you time and make sure the job gets done right. You'll also find complete details on how to use test equipment; troubleshooting tips, guidelines, and methods; and a full chapter devoted to flat-panel displays.
About the Author
Stephen J. Bigelow (Leicester, MA) is the founder and President of Dynamic Learning Systems, a technical research and writing firm specializing in PC and peripheral service. An experienced electronics engineer, he is the author of several best-selling computer books including Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Repairing PCs, now in its fourth edition and is the editor of The PC Tolbox Newsletter.
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For absolute beginners,
By Mr Graham Robinson (Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Troubleshooting and Repairing Computer Monitors (Paperback)
This book could easily have been called 'How to swap out modules in a computer monitor'. It is aimed at too low a level to be of any use to anyone seriously interested in troubleshooting a faulty monitor on their own. Whenever any serious 'troubleshooting' is required, the author simply says ' substitute a know working module' . Yeah!!, like we all have lots of them lying around. If you've got a faulty monitor and you dont know where to start looking for the problem you'd be better off putting the cost of this book towards getting it repaired professionally. Just my opinion for what its worth.
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This review is from: Troubleshooting and Repairing Computer Monitors (Paperback)
The book is shallow, lacks comprehensive cover of monitors other than the one used as an example (an old Tandy). The quality of printing is particularly poor with the circuit diagrams almost impossible to read. It left me frustrated that it promised so much (Troubleshooting & Repairing etc.) but delivered so little.Look elsewhere guys.
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This review is from: Troubleshooting and Repairing Computer Monitors (Paperback)
The book is shallow, lacks comprehensive cover of monitors other than the one used as an example (an old Tandy). The quality of printing is particularly poor with the circuit diagrams almost impossible to read. It left me frustrated that it promised so much (Troubleshooting & Repairing etc.) but delivered so little.Look elsewhere guys.
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THE COMPUTER MONITOR HAS EVOLVED FAR BEYOND THE simple output device that replaced old-fashioned teletype terminals (Fig. 1-1). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
raster board, horizontal drive circuit, video drive circuit, power supply outright, use your oscilloscope, vertical drive circuit, horizontal deflection yoke, horizontal output transistor, compensator cell, rear polarizer, unplug the monitor, video adapter board, use your multimeter, vertical scanning rate, amplifier board, convergence magnets, convergence alignment, background raster, vertical linearity, degaussing coil, three color signals, horizontal linearity, linear power supplies, companion software, super twisted nematic Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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THE COMPUTER MONITOR HAS EVOLVED FAR BEYOND THE simple output device that replaced old-fashioned teletype terminals (Fig. 1-1). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
raster board, horizontal drive circuit, video drive circuit, power supply outright, use your oscilloscope, vertical drive circuit, horizontal deflection yoke, horizontal output transistor, compensator cell, rear polarizer, unplug the monitor, video adapter board, use your multimeter, vertical scanning rate, amplifier board, convergence magnets, convergence alignment, background raster, vertical linearity, degaussing coil, three color signals, horizontal linearity, linear power supplies, companion software, super twisted nematic Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy of Tandy Corporation, Dynamic Learning Systems, Chromaticity Chart, Industry Standard Architecture New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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