On 06 Nov 2007 19:08:37 -0500 in sci.electronics.repair, Sam Goldwasser
wrote,
Agreed. Just apply normal power. At least you'll know pretty quickly
if something's going to blow up.

OK, that's what I will do.

How important is it to get the monitor going?

If it works I can get rid of an even older monitor; that one's a Ball
with a steel box 22"x20"x20" weighs probably 100lbs (I barely lift it)
and has airline arrivals and departures burned in to the phosphor.