[TechAssist] Re: GE TV CTC177AA3 - 25GT503 - Dead - No SMPS startup

  • From: Phil Bader <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:02:28 -0500

Not sure if the ones you mentioned is this one, but locate the 1.5 meg resistor
in the PS, lift one end and see if open. This is the "tickler" resistor and is
known for this,
Phil Bader

David Lessard wrote:

> When plugged in I don't hear the usual startup sound of the SMPS. SMPS
> appears to be dead. I've checked the following, R4001, CR4106, CR4704,
> R4702 and R4517. I believe the problem is the STK73-010 SMPS
> driver/regulator. Is there anyway of confirming this is the problem or
> do you guys just normally swap these without giving it a second guess.
> Does the standby power work off the SMPS because I can't measure +5volts
> anywhere?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> David Lessard
> Alexandria Electronics
> 50 Harrison Street
> Alexandria, Ontario
> K0C-1A0
>
> mr_fixit@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Philip Bader
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