computerguy Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Picked up an Atari 1040 STe with a SC1224 Color monitor used (craigslist) for a good price. It has been working all fine and dandy except a couple odd issues. The volume knob is Glitchy in that it only sometimes works and the sound will cut out and after about 20 minutes of usage.. The thing just REEKS!!! as in the entire apartment smells like "stale burnt popcorn" as someone in the chat room so eloquently suggested. This really makes me sad the monitor is a cute little thing and I wanted to enjoy it for long periods of time without worry. The smell is so strong that even after opening a window with a fan on the highest setting blowing on it, it is still lingering there. I'm getting worried the damn thing might even explode so it can't be too safe to use plus the smell is causing me migraine headaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Does it only smell when it is running? Not sure what the smell is but it probably isn't a good sign. Things that come to mind are leaking capacitor, melting plastic, grilling insect(s). Someone skilled with monitors should take a look inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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