Fairlight-CMI

Thanks for the info!

will we end up with brandnew machines in a couple of years : ) ?

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "tama_rat" <britt@...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>