Why eBay is the WORST place to buy CRTs!
Channel: Retro Tech
Date: 15/10/2022

This is the Sony PVM 14M2U Trinitron CRT Monitor that I purchased on eBay for around $400 USD.

For more information on repairs, diagnostics and to connect with me, please visit:  https://www.patreon.com/retrotechUSA

Checking the M series for faults and other services:  https://youtu.be/aDixS6pTZkk

Testing Software for checking CRT displays:  https://artemiourbina.itch.io/240p-test-suite

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0:00 - Intro - Buying a PVM on eBay
1:20 - unboxing the Sony PVM 
5:10 - Inspecting & testing the Sony PVM 14M2U
6:43 - Turning off "Remote" mode
7:32 - Magnetic purity problems with the tube
9:32 - Degaussing the CRT to fix the tube
10:38 - Why eBay is a bad place to buy CRTs
11:57 - Brutus is sleeping