Fairlight-CMI

I had a request for information on where I purchased my replacement
tube, so here it is:

I bought it from VDC (Video Display Corporation) in Tucker, GA, USA. 
Their phone # is 770-938-2080, and their website is at: 

http://www.videodisplay.com/

I called them and asked if they had a Philips M38-327GH.  The woman I
spoke with was able to look up that part, and asked a couple of
questions: "Does that one have a plate on the front?" and "Does it
have reverse-mounted mounting ears?"

I told her it did, and she said that she didn't have that one, but had
a cross-referenced part that should fit but lacked the plate.

It was around $100, so I took a chance and bought it.  Their part
number (shown on the invoice) is VDC1501PP31BP.  I didn't see any
manufacturer's name or part number on the tube itself.

The neck of the new tube is a little longer than the original, but it
still fit fine.  I was able to seat it a little further into the front
panel of the monitor than the original.

Hope that helps anyone else looking to do this -- let me know if I can
provide any more info.

Joe


--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "tama_rat" <britt@...> wrote:
>
> My IIx had developed the all-too-common screen rot, so I recently
> replaced the tube.  I found a compatible NOS replacement for ~$100 (it
> lacks the front plate/shield that the original had), and spent a few
> hours swapping it in.
> 
> Pics are posted in the Photos section.
> 
> If you haven't worked around TVs or monitors before, this can be quite
> dangerous.  It should not be attempted by one unfamiliar with the
hazards!
> 
> Joe
>