Arcade Monitor Repair - Convergence Strip(s) Explanation and Demonstration

[@surinamman]

wow! man we need more people like you in this hobby...

[@RetrofIex]

Thanks for this. I now understand localized corner separation (dynamic) and how it’s different from entire grid separation (static).

[@KATFYR]

Awesome video! Is it safe to apply convergence strips to a consumer TV while it's powered on? I have a 32" Trinitron but no isolation transformer (it's just plugged directly to AC in my apartment), but really need to fix a couple of corners!

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Thanks! Sure. You need to see how the convergence is affected so you can install them correctly.

[@KATFYR]

@@MikesArcadeMonitorRepairGreat, really appreciate your response! So even tho the service manual mentions the TV having a "live chassis", as long as I keep away from the anode cap and flyback, it's okay even without any extra gear?

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Yup. And don’t touch the exposed posts on the yoke.

[@youvsyou945]

Man awesome video on a not well covered topic! So cool, thanks!

[@Manute951]

Hi, thanks for your video! I have a 14 inch trinitron tv with a bit of bowing in one corner, i cannot fix with the service menu. Color convergence seems good, i just need to "pull" that corner up. Will convergence strips work, or maybe magnets? Is it safe if you accidentally touch the back of a live tube? Thank you!

[@McGuirk808]

Excellent info, thank you.

[@ashland6562]

Hello. Sorry for posting this comment so late, but could you create a video on adding convergence strips to the lower half on the tube? I wanna see how to do it safely without touching any components.

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

No worries. Just throw a rubber glove on to insulate yourself and you’ll be fine. That’s about the only way you can do it if you want to do it safely.

[@HotOneRecordz]

Hey Mike would a discolored corner on the monitor be caused by old/bad convergence strip? Monitor looks sharp and crisp but top corner is a little washed or faded. It's Mrs. Pac-Man and the maze is pink but yellowed at the top and corner. Thanks bud!

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Could be. You sure it’s not simply a gauss issue? Does the discoloration change if you rotate the monitor? What does it look like with just a red, blue, or green screen?

[@HotOneRecordz]

@@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair I'll send you pics later. I just got back home from being on the road. I did run the degausser over it and it changes for just a second. I'll try to DM you tomorrow. Thanks Mike!

[@angelcambeiro8093]

Muy bueno

[@dime666bag]

Flippin awesome .

[@rkmartinez]

Any recommendation on where to buy convergence strips?

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=convergence+strips&_trksid=p2380057.m4084.l1313

[@MrNapkino]

Are you able to touch the red wire without getting shocked?

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Just touching the wire? Yes.

[@MrNapkino]

@@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair aight thanks, was thinking of doing this with my crt tv but was scared that I might accidentally touch the red wire and get shocked.

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Unless you stick your finger under the rubber cup or it's torn, you should be ok. Just be cautious.

[@joes8954]

Great video!

[@shiroumxm2052]

does freezer magnets works for this¿¿

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Sure. But if they are too strong, you can damage the mask.

[@shiroumxm2052]

@@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair ohh I see.. im gonna trý with very small pieces first.. Thanks!

[@Polowogs]

What pattern is this?

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

Checkerboard from a test pattern generator.

[@Polowogs]

@@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair What about the one you were using for the majority of the video from the beginning? Where could I find this?

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

@@Polowogs www.arcadepartsandrepair.com/store/tools-supplies/tools/craftymech-monitor-test-pattern-generator/

[@Polowogs]

@@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair thank you !

[@MikesArcadeMonitorRepair]

You're welcome!

[@mattjcwig]

I just tried this with my strips it moved mine around abit better so I checked the convergence pattern, grid and all that and now it's somehow worse when I reassemble the tv 🤣