substitute tube for DEC VR201?

[Tony Duell]

> > > Repair of the unit after the LCD was swapped in would be by replacing
> > > the entire LCD subsystem.  But-- I'm betting that if the LCD survives
> > 
> > Assuming you could get one.... I can see you having the same problem as 
> > finding a replacement CRT now...
> 
> Actually, there are a number of LCD "modules" that are good candidates.

Yes, and 20 years ago there were many, many, CRTs that would have been 
good candidates as spares for the VR201. My thought is that in 20 years 
time it may be hard to find working LCD modules with TV-rate composite 
inputs.

[...]


> > > I think what I really need to do is just come to terms with looking
> > > through the fog.  The monitor works fine otherwise--  nice and bright
> > > and no burn-in so the whole issue is strictly cosmetic.
> > 
> > I've never tried to remove and re-bond a faceplate, but I've heard others 
> > have mamanged it. 
> 
> I've seen those efforts discussed.  I think I'll pass on that operation
> because it could truely be a destructive procedure.  At least now, the

Indeed. My worry would be that you'd crack the CRT envelope and let the 
vacuum out. I think I'd only try it if the CRT was completely unreadable 
otherwise (and it would be nice if I knew of a source of a replacement 
CRT and was only trying the rebonding procedure to save money.)

-tony