D-Roy
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As I type this it sounds like a no-brainer question, but here goes:
I have a WG k4600 that the previous owner says is broken. Is it OK to power it up to test it or should I not even bother and move on to the usual cap kit/reflow the joints? Basically, am I going to make anything worse by powering up the monitor in this unknown broken state? It seems like I should at least power up to check voltage, neck glow, etc.
When I asked the owner if he knew what was broken he made a general statement about the neckboard needing something (don't recall what exactly). I got the feeling he didn't really know though. I haven't pulled any of the boards yet to check condition. Some of the neckboard solder joints possibly look suspect (to my rookie eyes).
Pics would help so I'll try to post some later.
I have a WG k4600 that the previous owner says is broken. Is it OK to power it up to test it or should I not even bother and move on to the usual cap kit/reflow the joints? Basically, am I going to make anything worse by powering up the monitor in this unknown broken state? It seems like I should at least power up to check voltage, neck glow, etc.
When I asked the owner if he knew what was broken he made a general statement about the neckboard needing something (don't recall what exactly). I got the feeling he didn't really know though. I haven't pulled any of the boards yet to check condition. Some of the neckboard solder joints possibly look suspect (to my rookie eyes).
Pics would help so I'll try to post some later.
