colleen@telesoft.com (Colleen Wirth @second) (01/11/90)
Hello-- Many thanks to all who responded to my plea for help! I bought a flyback transformer from the company mentioned below. I'm typing on my Mac as we speak, and now I can even read what I'm typing. The flyback from MCM Electronics is larger then the one that comes with the Macintosh, but there are 2 pinouts inside the Mac (1 larger and 1 smaller), the replacement part fits the larger pinout. Additionally, I was warned by several people that the same thing will probably happen to my Mac in another 4 years. I only hope the little guy lasts that long! Unfortunately, I went to see a NeXT Computer demo last night, and my little Mac pales in comparison. Next time I have a spare $20,000.00 laying around maybe I'll pick up a new computer! Colleen p.s. I received not a single flame. Thanks all for the restraint. -- Here is a typical response I received (in case someone else has a similar problem): This is a common problem with macintoshes. Replacement flybacks are available from MCM Electronics 650 Congress Park Dr. Centerville, OH 45459-4072 (800)-543-4330 The part is j-33-980. The price is $33.80. They also have submini din-8 connectors for $1.65 each. Part number j-27-647. I gathered this info from their nov 1989 catalog (#22). -- William C. DenBesten is denbeste@bgsu.edu or denbesten@bgsuopie.bitnet