Date:         Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:23:41 -0600
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Subject:      Shade tree computer maintenance(Vanagon content yes)
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The transformer/power supply for my HP flat screen monitor took a
crap last week and being without the monitor is sorta like being
without a computer.  So, I got to digging around and found out the
output of the power supply is 12VDC and a 4.15 amp current draw.  No
big box store had a new one and the computer repair places had no
used ones.  What a Mother to do?  Tried plugging in my trusty wall
power adaptor for something else that burned up that had 12V and
1400ma of current.  and the screen would run for a few minutes and
drop out  Repeated tries got the same results.  Touched the
transformer and it was pretty warmish so I'm thinking
thermocouple.  Finally took the spare Vanagon 12V car battery out of
the shop and used it for power supply. That, coupled with the
Craftsman  in trickle charge mode, we've had no problems since.  New
power supply on ebay was like $17 with free shipping.  At least it's
keeping me in touch with all my Vanagon buds temprarily.

DM&FS