Apricot XJ54137 13" Colour CRT VGA Monitor - Spares or Repairs, Blank Screen Fault, Retro Prop, Used

Used / Pre-owned — spares or repairs. Non-functional: powers on (green LED flashes) but screen remains blank. Significant yellowing and paint/coating loss on top bezel. Marker pen on side panel. Condition is as shown in images — please refer to all photos before purchasing.

A vintage Apricot XJ54137 13" colour CRT monitor from the early-to-mid 1990s — a rare piece of British computing heritage from Apricot Computers, once one of the UK's leading PC manufacturers. The XJ54137 has the classic beige tower-era aesthetic with a built-in tilt/swivel base, making it an ideal prop for period-accurate film, TV, theatre, or photography productions, or a project piece for vintage computing collectors and restorers.

Fault detail: Powers on — green power LED illuminates and flashes — but the screen remains completely blank. No image is produced. Sold strictly as spares or repairs.

Specifications (label-verified):

• Brand: Apricot
• Model: XJ54137
• Serial No: U6093436
• Screen size: 13" CRT (colour)
• Connection: Built-in permanently attached VGA cable (15-pin HD D-Sub)
• Mains input: 220–240V ~ 0.8A, 48–62Hz — IEC C13 inlet (kettle lead type, not included)
• Compliance: MPRII Low Radiation, CE marked, HI POT tested

Front panel controls (photo-verified):

• Two status indicator LEDs
• One round push-button (degauss/power)
• SIZE rocker button (brightness/size +/-)
• CENTRE rocker button (contrast/centre +/-)

Condition notes (photo-verified):

• Used — heavily yellowed/oxidised beige plastic throughout (typical for this era)
• Significant paint/coating loss and scuffing on top bezel
• General surface marks and age-related wear across the body
• “M3” written in marker pen on left side panel
• Oxidation on VGA connector metal shell
• Built-in VGA cable intact and attached
• Integrated tilt/swivel base present and intact
• No mains cable included (IEC C13 / kettle lead required)