At 02:49 PM 1/27/98 PST, you wrote:
>I just acquired a PS/2 Model 25, the one with an integrated monitor and
>8086. The reason it was being thrown away was that while it starts up
>fine, the MCGA monitor eventually becomes tinted red and blurry. If I
>turn it off and let it sit for a few minutes, then turn it on, it will
>work fine again. What is the problem? Can I solve it without the risk of
>shorting
>capacitors and blowing myself halfway across the room?
>
>My understading is that this machine needs no reference disks, but
>can I use a hard drive > 20MB? It never mentions it on IBM's site.
>Lastly, does anyone have any of the original stuff for it, ie software,
>manuals, etc.
>
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Sounds as if the CRT has become gassy. Sometimes can be improved by
increasing the heater voltage. Try your friendly local tv repairman to see
if his CRT rejuvinator will jazz it up.
Regards
Charlie Fox
Received on Wed Jan 28 1998 - 08:45:24 GMT