[ale] OT: Question regarding whining monitors (for you EEs out there)

[James P. Kinney III]

On Sun, 2005-03-20 at 23:47 -0500, Jeff Hubbs wrote:
> Bad flyback transformer?

Nah. Transformers don't run at high frequecies. It is likely a bad
capacitor about to blow.
> 
> On Sun, 2005-03-20 at 23:16 -0500, John Wells wrote:
> > Guys,
> > 
> > I have an Apple eMac that has monitor issues (see older threads in which 
> > I've mentioned it).  Most of the the time everything works fine, but if 
> > I leave it on for 15+ minutes or so on average, the monitor begins to 
> > emit a high-pitched whine that seems to grow in intensity over time...to 
> > the point that I'd rather jab an ice pick into my temple than to sit at 
> > it for very long.
> > 
> > I'm preparing to take it to the only authorized support center here in 
> > Greensboro...CompUSA, but want to be fully wearing my BS armor before 
> > going in.  In my experience, these guys will throw out any random 
> > explanation, assuming you're a DAU who doesn't know better.
> > 
> > Can someone explain what might be the likely cause of this?  I've seen 
> > older monitors do this in the past, but don't really have a handle on 
> > what causes it.
> > 
> > Thanks for any information you can provide.
> > 
> > John
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