RM RM700-A 17" CRT VGA Monitor – Faulty / For Parts

Condition: Used – Faulty. This monitor is being sold as faulty and is suitable for parts, repair, display, or retro gaming projects only. Please read all fault and condition notes carefully and refer to all photos before purchasing.

Known Faults & Issues

Persistent clicking noise on power-up – likely caused by dust in the vents after prolonged storage; not very loud
VGA port is rusty and slightly bent – may affect connectivity
Missing stand – monitor will need an alternative support or VESA mount solution
Power tested only – display cable untested, no display output confirmed
No power cable included

Cosmetic Condition

Plastics have yellowed with age, consistent with a unit of this era
Scuff marks to the housing
Scratches on the screen
Dust accumulated internally – exterior has been cleaned, interior untouched

About the RM RM700-A

The RM RM700-A is a 17-inch CRT monitor produced by Research Machines (RM), a British educational technology company whose hardware was a fixture in UK schools and offices throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. It features a VGA input and a 17-inch CRT tube (approx. 16" visible screen, measured diagonally across the full tube as was standard practice for all CRT manufacturers of the era). A recognisable piece of UK computing nostalgia and a popular choice for retro PC and gaming setups.

Please refer to all photos before purchasing. Condition and faults are as described and shown in the images.

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