omd@pawl.rpi.edu (Eric P. Scholz) (12/11/90)
Hi... Is there any kind of specially designed fan available for the standard 13" Applecolor RGB? I tried using those regular AC fans, but it makes the picture wobble (inadequate shielding within the monitor?), and the normal convection cooling method is not good enough, even in this 60 degree room. With all the time I left this thing on, I'm afraid it is going to cause one of those capacitors inside to desolder, or which ever problem all Apple's RGBs were experiencing. Thanks!
stanfiel@testeng1.misemi (Chris Stanfield) (12/12/90)
In article <VLD^%P^@rpi.edu> omd@pawl.rpi.edu (Eric P. Scholz) writes: >Hi... > > Is there any kind of specially designed fan available for the >standard 13" Applecolor RGB? I tried using those regular AC fans You could try using a DC fan. There are several varieties available from people such as Rotron. I believe that even Radio Shack have one available. You will have to tap into the internal DC supply of your monotor to power it, or use a plug-in power pack (ac adaptor). The most common voltage for these fans is 12 vdc. You shouldn't need a very big fan. A typical unit from Rotron would be as follows: Series: Sprint DC Part no. ST12A3 Voltage: 12 vdc (also available in 24v) Running current: 280 mA Inrush current: 600 mA CFM: 34 Price: Probably less than US$20.00 Noise: 38.6 dBA (i.e. very quiet) Size: 3.15" square by 1.25" deep Hope this helps! Chris Stanfield, Mitel Corporation: E-mail to:- uunet!mitel!testeng1!stanfiel (613) 592 2122 Ext.4960 We do not inherit the world from our parents - we borrow it from our children.
omalley@mace.cc.purdue.edu (John O'Malley) (12/12/90)
In article <VLD^%P^@rpi.edu> omd@pawl.rpi.edu (Eric P. Scholz) writes: > Is there any kind of specially designed fan available for the >standard 13" Applecolor RGB? > With all the time I left this thing on, I'm afraid it is going to cause >one of those capacitors inside to desolder, or which ever problem all >Apple's RGBs were experiencing. Huh? Is there an overheating problem that many AppleColor RGB monitor owners have been experiencing? We've got nearly 100 of these monitors in labs, some around two years old, and we haven't had any major problems at all. (On the other hand, each of our original Mac II computers in one lab had the sticky Quantum 40s ...) -John --- John O'Malley / Macintosh / Purdue University / (317) omalley@mace.cc.purdue.edu / Specialist / Computing Center / 494-1787