{"product_id":"compaq-v500-14-crt-monitor-retro-gaming-spares-or-repair-prop-vtg","title":"Compaq V500 14\" CRT Monitor - Vintage 1999, Spares or Repair, Retro Gaming Prop, No Power, VGA Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed \/ Pre-owned — sold for spares, repair, or display\/prop use only. Unit has no power and cannot be used as a functioning monitor in its current state. Condition is as shown in images — please refer to all photos before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Compaq V500 14-inch CRT monitor dating from March 1999, in the classic late-1990s beige\/off-white housing with the distinctive curved front bezel and stepped top profile characteristic of the era. An ideal candidate for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking a period-correct CRT for 240p\/480i gaming, film and TV prop buyers, office or tech-themed display, or electronics hobbyists sourcing parts from a period Compaq unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear label details (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No.: PE111B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial No.: 8i0BJ11AJ001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: March 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 100–240V, 50–60Hz, 1.8A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompaq Computer Corporation, Houston, Texas, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnown faults \/ condition issues (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo power\u003c\/strong\u003e — unit does not power on; fault unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVGA cable cut\u003c\/strong\u003e — the VGA signal cable has been cut close to the rear housing, leaving a short stub with exposed wires; not usable for signal connection without repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing crack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a significant horizontal split\/crack runs across the top rear panel of the housing, with the plastic lifted and separated; clearly visible in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand missing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tilt\/swivel stand base is absent; monitor sits flat without it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScuffs and scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e — general age yellowing and scuff marks to the beige plastic throughout, particularly on the front bezel and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat appears intact (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRT screen face — no visible cracks to the tube face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC C13 power inlet on the rear — socket appears intact (no power cable included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall housing structure is intact aside from the top panel crack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e power cable, VGA cable (cut), stand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Compaq","offer_id":54693095801171,"sku":"Shelf 104","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/7f24a591-a6f9-458a-bffb-66aaddfa58d8.jpg?v=1787654456","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/compaq-v500-14-crt-monitor-retro-gaming-spares-or-repair-prop-vtg","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}