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i was so excited to finally get the old CRT out of storage. it powered up a couple times for a few minutes but now won't respond! (piefed.zeromedia.vip)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
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the kids got to hear static and the high pitched whine, but it now is just furniture for a center speaker.

I'll try to get it fixed eventually!

😭😭😭

i was so excited to finally get the old CRT out of storage. it powered up a couple times for a few minutes but now won't respond!

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[–] 42 points 1 month ago (8 children)

Why do you have so many TVs in one room?

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  • [–] [S] 37 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

    glad someone finally asked hahaha

    is stardew valley a valid answer? lol

    but yeah this is a unique situation kinda.

    long story short i set it up like this so we can do multiple things at once. LAN parties, couch co ops etc

    (the display up top is an old projector screen)

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  • [–] 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    It's not just TVs! Looking at gigantic speakers in every corner.

    Must have party. For dancing of course, not movies.

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    • [–] 34 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    I assume you tried "giving it a good ol' slap"?

    I'm not familiar with the specific model, but most CRT TVs used to have a secret "slap-activated self-repair mechanism", normally installed in one of the top corners. You just give it a good slap and it magically starts working again.

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    • [–] 17 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    I hope you told them the static was the same color as the sky over Chiba City. #UnexpectedNeuromancer

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    • [–] 11 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    What fucking world do you live in Santa?

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    i am a very lucky motherfucker!

    though it has its costs, and the grass ain't always the greenest on this side of the fence.

    but I'd invite anyone in!

    rest from fighting the good fight and to play some smash Bros melee!

    though i should mention this isn't permanent

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    • [–] 11 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Did magic smoke come out?

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    • [–] 19 points 1 month ago (6 children)

    Sounds like you didn't check the capacitors before you powered it on.

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  • [–] [S] 8 points 1 month ago (5 children)

    i did not

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago

    I haven't touched a CRT in ages, but I once managed to repair a flat screen by switching out the capacitors that bulged, a sure sign of them being broken.

    Again, not sure that this is what isn't working, but it's a simple repair.

    Of course it could still be something even simpler.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    🙁

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    what do i do now? heck i haven't done any electronic soldering or anything like that

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago

    You need to find someone who knows how to solder and replace capacitors.

    They will remove the PCB, inspect it for any damage, remove the old capacitors, and install new ones.

    If the old ones leaked, there's a chance they could have damaged the board. Fortunately, that sort of damage is usually fixable.

    And don't feel bad. That's a pretty common issue with older hardware. Most folks don't realize that some of the electronic components go bad over time and need replacing or maintenance.

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    • [–] 8 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Was there a pop followed by a magic smoke release?

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    • [–] 6 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    I have two 19" CRT monitors in boxes in my basement and one late-model (new enough for ATSC) but cheap CRT TV, but I kinda wish I also had some TV old enough to have a mid-century modernist wooden chassis.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    No you don't. Them old tube TVs take a lot of tubes that just don't exist anymore. And they weren't all that reliable even when new.

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    • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Weird setup, but I respect it. Bet you've got a killer stereo setup to match

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