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Old 4th Dec 2017, 1:17 am   #16
Skywave
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Default Re: What are the chances of a modern LOPT failing?

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Originally Posted by Skywave View Post
When I was employed by a firm that specifically serviced EGA / VGA monitors, the replacement of LOPTs in Sony monitors was quite common. Often caused by the line O/P transistor going collector-emitter S/C.
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Could that have been the other way around?
Yes, possibly. But when faced with a pile of monitors to fix and a 'daily target' to meet, there wasn't the time for an in-depth analysis of the various failure modes. I worked there for 6 months - and then left to get a less demanding job that was better paid and much more satisfying.

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