On Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:47:02 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

is it possible to hook up the LCD monitor to test the machine?

Yes. It should work. I do that all the time for old CNC machines
that basically have a PC inside as a controller. Just be careful how
you wire the video cable or adapter.

You can get a rebuild kit for your Tatung VT-1440S at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tatung-VS-14428-VT-1440S-Cap-Kit-Get-Well-Kit-for-Monitor-Repair-/200889563465
$16 total.

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