> > Mike M wrote:
> >
> > > Lately, every now and then it starts to make this high pitched
> > > squeeling noise.. NOT out of the speakers,
> >
>
> I've got exactly the same problem with my monitor, drives me
> crackers. I'm pretty sure it's either the high voltage transformer,
> or the output transistor perhaps not tightened up enough on its
> heatsink and one of these days I'll fix it, instead of giving the case
> a whack.
>
> If you're thinking of poking about in there please be careful. Even
> after the power is switched off there's some nasty voltage stored for
> quite a while. I don't like digging about in them if I can help it, and
> always make sure I've got rid of the nastiest charge. I connect the
> shaft of a screwdriver (plastic handle !!!) to the chassis and slide
> the blade up under the ultor cap until I hear the crack of the discharge.
>
> Please please do not attempt anything inside the monitor if you
> have any reservations.
>
> Jinx
>
>