Hello!

I have had the Mac out on the bench. Screen is as black as night. I had ear my to the case (heck works with engines!) and I heard two noises. First there were a few faint metallic ticks and then what I think I could term "CRT" whistle (but no louder than normal for a screen of its age.) I shall print off repair doc that you recommended so that I can give a good thorough read; even after all these years I still don't like reading things off a screen.

Well I knew the risks when I bought it/him/her.

Thanks again to all of you.