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Re: VECTOR: G08 'snapping


From: Christopher X. Candreva ( )
Date: Tue Jun 20 2000 - 09:13:09 CDT


On Mon, 19 Jun 2000, jason Milsom wrote:

> Chris, The snapping you heard definitely sounds like monitor high
> voltage. Is the game some where damp? It may have just been damp or

It's in my basement, which is usually cooler/dryer then the rest of the
house. However, Friday was particularly hot and humid, even there. The could
be it.

> dusty that caused the high voltage to arc from the second anode suction
> cup to chassis ground. You can clean the area around the suction cup.

I'll give this a shot, and check solder joints if it ever happens
again. With the Rube Goldberg look of the boards on it, I'ld rather not
take anything out if I don't have to.

Thanks !

-Chris

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WestNet Internet Services of Westchester
http://www.westnet.com/

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