Re: Help with a Staples brand monitor.
Well, taking apart the LCD entirely was an interesting experience. One of the tubes was definately burning out. It uses 2.6mm x 385mm lamps. However, when I was trying to detach the silicone cap, the blade slipped on me and I managed to break both tubes.
Looking at just what I need to replace both tubes, it looks like I can do it for about $27 + $5 shipping.
I also see this for $25 + $5 shipping.
http://www.ccflwarehouse.com/19ccdubaasfo.html
It looks like a perfect match. The only thing is I don't know if it is 2.6mm x 390mm tubes instead of 385mm.
Any suggestions? My soldering skills are moderate. It looks delicate, but not too complex. And since I won't be trying to cut burned-on silicone off of glass, I don't think I'll be too clumsy.
I'll probably be placing the order tomorrow.
Edit: Oh, and while the e-bay auction is cheaper, if you have to buy anything from their main site, you get hit twice for the $5 shipping. So, for fewer than 3 tubes, it makes sense to just buy from the site.
Well, taking apart the LCD entirely was an interesting experience. One of the tubes was definately burning out. It uses 2.6mm x 385mm lamps. However, when I was trying to detach the silicone cap, the blade slipped on me and I managed to break both tubes.

Looking at just what I need to replace both tubes, it looks like I can do it for about $27 + $5 shipping.
I also see this for $25 + $5 shipping.
http://www.ccflwarehouse.com/19ccdubaasfo.html
It looks like a perfect match. The only thing is I don't know if it is 2.6mm x 390mm tubes instead of 385mm.
Any suggestions? My soldering skills are moderate. It looks delicate, but not too complex. And since I won't be trying to cut burned-on silicone off of glass, I don't think I'll be too clumsy.
I'll probably be placing the order tomorrow.
Edit: Oh, and while the e-bay auction is cheaper, if you have to buy anything from their main site, you get hit twice for the $5 shipping. So, for fewer than 3 tubes, it makes sense to just buy from the site.
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