emac screen burn out??

[dabsterize]

My emac screen was working fine. then suddenly the screen image seemed to wiggle as if there was a power problem. I was able to shut off the emac properly using the shut down drop down menu before things could get worse.
But when I restart, the computer seems to turn on fine but the screen remains dark. Is there any hope??

 

[CanadaRAM]

My emac screen was working fine. then suddenly the screen image seemed to wiggle as if there was a power problem. I was able to shut off the emac properly using the shut down drop down menu before things could get worse.
But when I restart, the computer seems to turn on fine but the screen remains dark. Is there any hope??

Yes, you have blown the analog board on the machine -- not an uncommon feat in all-in-one machines.

Check with an Apple service centre for the cost of replacement. Last time I looked, the only boards you could get on eBay came with the CRT as well - not optimum.

EDIT: If you don;t know what you are doing, do NOT monkey around inside the machine. There is enough voltage in the CRT circuitry to kill you -- even when the machine is unplugged.

 

[JAT]

And even after the machine has been unplugged for hours.

 

[dabsterize]

maybe alittle hope?

Well I unplugged the computer from the power source and left it for about 20 minutes. Now when I restart; the screen comes on but it is off center by an inch or so, and appears to be wavy or jiggily for lack of a better term. It is also condensed. A dialog box appears saying that the date/time is incorrect and can cause problems with applications. Any chance it could be the battery? Or do you think its stil the analog board?
thanks

 

[Sun Baked]

CRT is going out ...

After Apple switched to the blue/grey plastics (and after) the life of the CRTs from Apple took a big dive.

It is unfortunate that the CRT repair isn't as easy as the blown bulbs that plague the LCD displays.