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  1. March 24th, 2003, 09:26 PM #1
    Pacific
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    Monitor cable part (bent pins)

    Hi,
    Just got a ViewSonic (my first one, i'm moving up in the world) from work that is “bad” and after looking at it, it seems the only bad part is the male pins of wire that hooks to the video card. One pin is badly bent . Now I’m sure this wire is replicable, anyone know where I might find this part?

    It’s a 15 inch Optiquest Z50.

    Any recommendations would greatly help and I am pretty good with a soldering iron if I have to solder a new one on.

    Thank you for your time.
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  2. March 24th, 2003, 09:44 PM #2
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    before cutting all willy nilly, have you tried to unbend the pin w/ needles, tweeers....

    try takeing the molding off, there are lots of loose wires theat you can help you push up, and out...
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  3. March 25th, 2003, 08:48 AM #3
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    Use a pair of pliers to stretch that pin. When it is stretched gently insert it into the connector. You don't want to cut the wires and re-solder them, trust me
    But if it comes to that look at any electronic components supplier, you should be able to find one. In US I use Newark and Digi-Key for my needs... Radio Shack might have one too...
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    I used to see a ton of these in my days as a tech. My best tool to fix it? A hog injection needle. They come in different gauges but you can find sizes that fit snugly around the pin and allow you to reshape it very easily. I usually clipped the point off so it had a nice flat edge. The stem is made ridgid to punch through leather giving it the strength you need to work. Most vet supply stores carry them.

    Otherwise I recommend disecting the housing very carefully with a razor or dremel tool and phtographing/mapping connections and their colors for reference.
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  5. March 25th, 2003, 04:45 PM #5
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    Man, this pin was really badly bent and I thought there was no way to get it straight, I used a razor blade and go tit straight. I'm using it right now!!! This is kinda dumb but i didnt even realize it is a CTR Flatscreen. YEAH BABAY!!!!

    Thanks for the help guys.

    Oh, anyone know a program that test the monitor and tells the dot pitch?

    Thanks again!!
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  6. March 25th, 2003, 04:53 PM #6
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    The dot pitch on that model should be .24 horizontal, and .28 diagonal. There is a pdf ref guide here
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  7. March 25th, 2003, 04:53 PM #7
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    Originally posted by Pacific
    Oh, anyone know a program that test the monitor and tells the dot pitch?
    Yes, it's called Internet Explorer, but you also need your EYE and the LABEL that should be attached to it... then you go to the manufacturer's website and....
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  8. March 25th, 2003, 04:57 PM #8
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    As far as monitor testing, Passmark's will cost you $15.00 here:
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  9. March 25th, 2003, 05:44 PM #9
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    ViewSonic's Drivers & Utilities.

    On the left are links for User's Guides, etc. Also, further down is a link for Monitor Calibration.
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