My screen is all splotchy, with some dark areas and light areas and weird colours. How can I fix it?
Your CRT needs to be degaussed. Most likely, the cause of the splotchiness is a strong magnet that has come near the display. In some cases, however, the degaussing circuitry on the analogue board may have failed. Step 1: If you know that your degaussing circuitry works, shut the CC down but leave the power switch in the back turned to the on position. If the CC is off, turn it on, but don’t boot it up. Leave it plugged in and powered on like this for about 24 hours. Boot it up after 24 hours have passed and see if the splotchiness is reduced or gone. It probably will be, but if not, proceed to the next paragraph. Step 2: If your degaussing circuitry is non-functional and you have a second CC around, simply swap analogue boards and follow the above procedure. If you don’t have a second CC or the above didn’t fully cure the problem, AND YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH 110/220VAC ELECTRICITY, here’s what to do: Step 3: Get a strong magnet and a six-foot length of wire with a standard A
