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    The document provides instructions for fixing a "blooming effect" problem in XY arcade monitors where the screen grows too large after powering on. It describes replacing a faulty high voltage diode (D904) which is causing the issue. For Electrohome G05-801 monitors, it involves removing the old "VD900" part, which doubled the voltage, and replacing it with two new high voltage diodes and a capacitor. Photos show the circuit board and parts that need to be sealed in with silicone to avoid arcing from high voltage passing through.

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    801 Voltage Doubler

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    The document provides instructions for fixing a "blooming effect" problem in XY arcade monitors where the screen grows too large after powering on. It describes replacing a faulty high voltage diode (D904) which is causing the issue. For Electrohome G05-801 monitors, it involves removing the old "VD900" part, which doubled the voltage, and replacing it with two new high voltage diodes and a capacitor. Photos show the circuit board and parts that need to be sealed in with silicone to avoid arcing from high voltage passing through.

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    The document provides instructions for fixing a "blooming effect" problem in XY arcade monitors where the screen grows too large after powering on. It describes replacing a faulty high voltage diode (D904) which is causing the issue. For Electrohome G05-801 monitors, it involves removing the old "VD900" part, which doubled the voltage, and replacing it with two new high voltage diodes and a capacitor. Photos show the circuit board and parts that need to be sealed in with silicone to avoid arcing from high voltage passing through.

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    801 Voltage Doubler

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    The document provides instructions for fixing a "blooming effect" problem in XY arcade monitors where the screen grows too large after powering on. It describes replacing a faulty high voltage diode (D904) which is causing the issue. For Electrohome G05-801 monitors, it involves removing the old "VD900" part, which doubled the voltage, and replacing it with two new high voltage diodes and a capacitor. Photos show the circuit board and parts that need to be sealed in with silicone to avoid arcing from high voltage passing through.

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    10/12/22, 7:46 PM Self Help Page - XY monitor blooming problem

    The Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20130824224935/http://www.arcadesolution.com:80/blooming.html

    Main Services Parts Order/Contact Links

    Warning - The following procedure involves high


    voltage
    and should be approached with caution.
     

    My screen is too large.

    Fixing your XY monitor blooming problem

    This problem, called the blooming effect, is when the monitor


    screen keeps growing after power up. It fills the
    screen making it seem
    like you have the monitor set to magnify. After complete warm up you will
    only be able
    to see the center of the image in very large size. The adjusting
    pots will not help in this case. It is most likely
    caused by a bad high
    voltage (HV) diode. On the Electrohome G05-802 or Wells Gardner 19V2000
    monitor
    the problem lies with the HV diode (D904). This diode is located
    in the HV cage. It is in-line with the HV
    transformer T900 and the suction
    cup attached to the monitor. Make sure to install the new diodes cathode
    side
    (usually marked with a line) towards the suction cup. This diode cannot
    be checked with a normal diode
    checker.
     

    In the Electrohome G05-801 monitor there is no D904 diode


    in-line with the suction cup. The 801 uses a part
    called VD900,. This is
    a voltage doubler. This part is no longer available; but thanks to some
    creative thinking,
    it has been duplicated in the form of 2 HV diodes and
    HV cap. See diagram below for simple set up and parts
    list.
     

    Parts and repairs are available here.


     

    Here is the rear of an Electrohome G05-801 monitor. It is commonly found


    in games from Atari like Lunar Lander, early
    Asteroids and some full size
    upright BZ games.

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    Step 1 - Remove the HV cage from the monitor.

    Here is a picture of the HV cage from a G05-801 monitor with the shield
    removed:

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    Step 2 - Remove VD900

    Remove the VD900 part. Make sure to cut the cable going to the VD900
    as close as possible to the VD900 leaving as much
    cable as possible on the
    HV transformer and the cable going to the suction cup. Notice I removed
    the board from the metal
    surround making it easier to work with. Make sure
    you mark the 2 transistors located on the side of the metal case so you
    know which order they go back (Q903=TIP31B and Q902=MJE51T):

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    Step 3 - Install the 2 HV diodes and 10pf (102) 10K capacitor. The HV diode leads are very fragile and brake off
    easily, use caution
    when assembling. Here we have the 2 HV diodes and 10K cap attached
    to the cage board.
    (Addition: To avoid arching from the underside of the
    board to the chassis, first build a base on the board with silicone Goop
    before assembling the parts. Make sure to cover up 2 of the 3 small holes
    on the board with Goop.)

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    Step 4 - Seal the parts with silicone

    In this step get some silicone sealing called "Goop" for automotive
    application (available in most hardware stores) or
    something similar, here
    is their link: "Goop". Apply about 4 layers to cover the parts you
    just installed completely plus the
    base you build earlier in step #3. You
    need to wait about a day between each layer to allow for the silicone to
    harden
    completely. If you don't allow enough time for drying between layers
    you won't get a good seal from the HV that will pass
    through these parts
    and you may have problem with arcing after power up. If you do get some
    arching turn off power, wait
    longer for your silicone to dry and/or add
    more silicone. You may also want to check your 90V by hooking up your positive
    lead of your volt meter to the D903 cathode (white line) and your black
    lead from your meter to ground (the metal case
    works fine). Adjust R912
    to 90VDC:

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    Here is a diagram of the parts added to replace the VD900:

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    Warning - The above procedure involves high voltage


    and
    should be approached with caution.
     

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