On 21/3/03 11:45 pm, "(PCI PowerMacs)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 12:08:24 -0500 > Subject: Re: multi-scan display > From: Philip Black <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> From: "Kevin Willis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> My 8500 has multi-scan display. My icons and menu bar are gone from my >> desktop. They appear to be off to the left of my display area. How can I >> get my stuff back on the desktop? > > Kevin, > > Have you tried to adjust the screen's horizontal & vertical sizes on the > displays controls? They may be way off, as well at the settings for the > horiz and vertical positioning. If the display has a reset button for > settings (usually right there with the monitor's display controls), try that > first. > > Another possibility is that the monitor's control circuitry may have gone > bad, and can't hold the display within usual bounds. Umm, I don't recall if > the 8500 has built-in video or not. If it does have vid built-in, connect a > different monitor and see if that works any better. It's possible that the > video circuitry of the 8500 my be faultly. > > Does this monitor connect directly to your Mac, or did you have to use an > adapter? Some adapters have dials and mini DIP switches that need to be set > for proper viewing; if you have one of these, I'd try the manufacturer's web > site for setting instructions if you don't have them handy. There are also > adapters that have nothing to set (I believe these only allow the display to > work at a single, set resolution). > > I'm no display expert, and apologize if you've already tried these obvious > things... Good luck! > > ---Alex This must be a multiple scan 17, as it's a common fault when they fail. The image becomes slightly dim and enlarged. You won't be able to adjust it. It's caused by a power FET type FS10M, location Q510 within the monitor failing. I usually replace with an IRFP460, easier to source. Unless you regularly undertake this type of repair, or have a friend who does, the repair is likely to be uneconomical if undertaken by a service company. Steve Bell -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
