20 Most Recent IBM G74 17 in.CRT Conventional Monitor Questions & Answers

CRT monitors suffer from the so-called pincushion effect. It is the curving of the actual video picture usually inwards on the sides. There is often an adjustment to compensate for this and it's usually situated near the other user controls. Look for it in you manual.

Now, because of magnetism differences in the world. The monitor is setup to work where it was built. The pincushion effect get worse over time. The degree of severity depends on the location of the monitor and the quality of the design of it to facilitate enough future re-adjustment by turning the pincushion knob.

CRT monitors suffer from the so-called pincushion effect. It is the curving of the actual video picture usually inwards on the sides. There is often an adjustment to compensate for this and it's usually situated near the other user controls. Look for it in you manual.

Now, because of magnetism differences in the world. The monitor is setup to work where it was built. The pincushion effect get worse over time. The degree of severity depends on the location of the monitor and the quality of the design of it to facilitate enough future re-adjustment by turning the pincushion knob.

Oh vintage 386sx? In old graphics cards, there were DIP Switches to configure either to use as monchrome mode or color mode. Did you configure graphics card properly ? Moreover try using mode command to change monochrome to color.

The IBM Wheelwriter 6 typewriter does not have a user-adjustable sensitivity setting for key strikes. However, the issue you're describing might be related to the keyboard mechanism, individual key switches, or the impact solenoid. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Clean and Lubricate: Over time, dust, dirt, and debris can accumulate inside the typewriter, affecting key movement. Try gently cleaning the keyboard area, especially around the key switches and mechanisms. Additionally, applying a small amount of appropriate lubricant to the moving parts might help improve key movement.
2. Key Switches: Each key has its own mechanical switch underneath. If a key requires more force than usual to activate, it could be due to a worn or dirty switch. You might need to disassemble the typewriter to access and clean the key switches.
3. Impact Solenoid: The impact solenoid is responsible for striking the print head against the paper to make an impression. If the solenoid is weak or sticking, it could result in the behavior you're describing. Try cleaning and lubricating the solenoid. If the problem persists, the solenoid might need to be replaced.
4. Key Flex: The flex you feel in the keyboard might be contributing to the issue. If the keyboard has any physical damage or if the flex circuit is not seated properly, it can affect key activation. Carefully inspect the keyboard area for any visible damage or misalignment.
5. Professional Repair: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it might be best to seek the assistance of a professional typewriter technician. They have experience with these machines and can diagnose and repair mechanical issues more accurately.

Tastiera indicated that you have a keyboard problem. Most desktops can't run without a working keyboard. (You need the keyboard connected and working during the power-on self test, POST.) Currently the motherboard can't communicate with the keyboard. What is the model number for your computer? I don't recall a Platinum III, just a Pentium III. Is it a laptop or a desktop? What type of keyboard do you have (USB or PS/2 connector) or is it the built-in one of a laptop? Are you using some sort of converter/adapter for the connections? The USB to PS/2 converter for a mouse does not work with a keyboard. There are some USB to dual PS/2 converters available. However, they don't work with with all motherboards. What OS is installed on the system? Try a different keyboard. (You should try a PS/2 keyboard if the system has PS/2 ports. If the OS is older than Windows 98 v. 2, then the USB ports are even more likely to not see the keyboard in POST.) If you use a USB keyboard, try different ports. If possible, make sure that the keyboards work on other machines. If it does, then I recommend replacing the system. The Pentium III is a ~20 year old CPU. That's certainly old enough to have major failures. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

don;t do it , most brick the PC doing that millions did, just now;. why ask here and not IBM or Lenovo ,we have no bios here, not a drop.

RAN FOR 14 YEARS AND FAILED JUST NOW, NO WAY AT ALL , NO HISTORY TOLD (SAD FACE)THE COIN CELL IS DEAD. 14 YEARS OLD ALL ARE OVER 7 OR SOON.THE JUMPER IS HERE. IN THE MANUAL FOR PW RESETS. EVEN INDEXED AS SUCH.SEE CMOS CLEAR JUMPER PAGE 28THE BOOKS IS CALLED CLEARING PASSWORDhttps://www.manualslib.com/manual/645124/Ibm-Thinkcentre-8143.html?page=28&term=JUMP&selected=1#manual

1: no options inside told.2: no CMOS COIN cell ever lasted 13 years, so id dead3: now BIOS is in CHAOS mode. dead battery caused,4: new coin cell,.5: reset bios to factory fresh defaults in BIOS page 1.6: set time and date in bios.7: set boot order or your boot drive or raid array based on #1 above secret.8: load Server 2012R2 is best here . or linux or what is in the list .if using raid it must be tested first the array under the raid controller. path. depends on what is there, not told.a dead server can be accessed via, IMM like my dell DRACit has page called logs to read.Id read them. (opps it flags coin dead , see?)_IMM (remove manager) , READ THE LOgs , remotely.>?? first?AND SEE LAST BOOT DEVICE./? (and what)????????????????new coin cell and ....THEN SET BIOS BOOT ORDER TO CORRECT BOOT DEVICE?got raid?1 raid or more.1 for boot?1 for data.???????????????????????????? look inside yet see what is there, even count all disks see where all connect . to what.run the raid config, some servers have raid support DVD or uSB stick to boot and manage the arrays/, but what is inside matters firstsome have upgraded LSI raid cards and that matters most if there, ? day one new had 7 cards as an option. (just with IBM alone)there are MORE. LSI makes great RAID cards, Got raid?The System x3400 M3 server supports optional spare DIMMs, memory mirroring, and RAID-0, RAID-1, and RAID-1E support standard with optional RAID-5, RAID-6, RAID-10, and RAID-50 availablemost servers like this the built in raid is weak , not allowing raid 6 mode.so that matters too if that was done day1, last time.https://lenovopress.com/tips0808#standard-specificationsthe manual is here (lenovo says EOL, zero help)https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/installation-and-users-guide-ibm-system-x3400-m3-7378-7379I anm not any kind of IBM guy. (data centers)but have Dells here, and can work them wellIMM find and read all logs carefully,most servers logs what disk drive last booted OKAY. explicitly/and how to open the case and learn what is inside first. for sure all things RAID.

ANDROID 12 OR WHAT? to do what (Bluestacks games") ASK ONLY THE ANDROID DISTRIBUTOR THE ANSWER NO BUT THERE ONE INTEL CHIP ANSWER IS YES. THE PROBLEM IS NO PC TOLD OF VAST THINKPADS many ibm think pads have ibm gate arrays for chipsets that nobody supports on earth. no PC told like this R40-12345, no sub codes ether, and hopeless why not go to a read android forum and ask what PCs it runs on and then buy only those.? vast PC will not do this. read android minimum requirement first. GOOGLE HITS, MATTER https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/34958/what-are-the-minimum-hardware-specifications-for-android ASK THEM OR ON OTHER OFFICAL ANDROID FORMS. https://source.android.com/setup/build/requirements NO PC TOLD , SO WE not one clue what is inside it. zero NOT TALKING WINDOWS ANDROID EMULATORS HERE ANDROID IS FOR HAND HELD DEVICES, ONLY With some exception NOW. (newer CPU) Open source Android x86.org Android on PC. no CPU told by you nor the PC model. use it as your primary operating system or run it in a VM the tests are done by the project members and others from android-porting group.

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1000000 PC models 30 years, and most can not do this. all chips on the PC must be coded and most are now dead chips zero support of any kind like SIS, VIA and Nforce , all dead. and vast other sound chips and wifi and more lots more dead. there are more dead now than alive that is a fact. someone must write the drivers, not you ? https://www.android-x86.org/ that is all I can find, my wild games.

this post makes no sense, (blush) sorry I guess you are talking on other web site or go lost here tell what the PC does good and bad first. both. if 100% dead say that. screen dead? no PC told at all of 100000 models. what is "cdi" I have on in 2 cars a boat and motorcycle (spark system) is this a IBM PC now supported lenovo? a R52? IDK what is there. is this a and IMB CAR???? really??????? or are you that lost, ? idk. no pc as 13volt battery power packs to 19vdc. or less. some bat IMB is 11.1vdc cars are 12 to 12.65 volts latter i charged if a car post to cars forum and year car, makers name and model car or get ignored or wrong answers.

thinkpad is now Lenovo.com Vintage IBM ThinkPad TYPE 2635 IBM ThinkPad 380ED no errors told all is PC dead. NOT TOLD IS SCREEN DEAD IS FAN DEAD DOES IT BEEP CODES, FLASH LED CODES OR TEXT TO SCREEN ERRORS?

buy a new battery

RTM ,read the manual go to lenovo.com and read ikt. IBM sold this line to lenovo

wow no oS told at all. why not ask VLC this. it runs on all windows and page one there shows all. it says Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Unix, iOS, Android ... https://www.videolan.org/vlc/ made in France and free and safe.

windows 7 -32bit or 64bit, ????? office 2010 word is $159 just it, amazing , get open office? old PC w7 will office 10 load. well I guess you did not try first. as in a pre sales question then did not ask at microsoft.com? why skip them>? like this answer https://www.keynotesupport.com/windows/microsoft-windows-office-compatibility-chart.shtml ms seems lazy no compat pages OS + office but googling works.

ask here IBM is not dead yet https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power5?topic=as400-9406-520-i5-520 IBM means= I be McIntosh.