Hi Scott, Isn't it interesting that one of the other dealers just said that he almost never sees Toshibas break during warranty. Just like I said, different experiences in various areas of the country - even with the same models. So from what you see, Toshibas are nothing but trouble. I have seen plenty Toshibas break in warranty around here also. Still not as bad as Thomson. -- Best regards, Bil Green PC 1000 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 760-924-1000 mailto:tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx Thursday, June 17, 2004, 5:30:17 AM, you wrote: SB> Hello Bil, SB> We see more Toshiba TV's in for warr. repairs, then ALL other brands combined. I think there might a good profit margin, thats why everyone sells them. I have not seen one yet, that I would want SB> in my house. (10yrs ago they where fine) And I think "Consumer Reports" gave them a good rating, (Best picture quality) so all the dealers swear by them. I have not seen one yet without some kind SB> of convergance/color/purity problem. .....Just my 2 cents. SB> Thanx, SB> Scott Beebe SB> Ohm Electronics Inc. SB> 609 W. Clinton St. SB> Ithaca NY 14850 SB> Voice: (607) 273-8406 SB> Fax: (607) 273-8743 SB> WWW.OhmElectronicsInc.com SB> mailto:Scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx SB> Wednesday, June 16, 2004, 6:44:31 PM, you wrote: Bil>> Toshiba PTV Bil>> Model 65HX81 Bil>> Symptom: no power Bil>> Just finished repairing this set. It was so hard to figure where the Bil>> leak was that I thought this may help someone else (other interesting Bil>> defects found) Bil>> 1. Troubleshot Bil>> 2. Located and replaced open 2A circuit protector in power supply - Bil>> at this time a portion of the green CRT (picture tube) circuit Bil>> board immediately started burning up Bil>> 3. Examined area around green CRT and found a few drops of liquid Bil>> leaking from the CRT onto the circuit board (cause of burning). Bil>> 4. Removed the green CRT/assembly - checked carefully for leaks (no Bil>> longer leaking! - so obvious sign as to where it leaked from) Bil>> 5. After hours of waiting for it to leak, and more tests, a loose Bil>> filler plug was found (buried under silicone sealant). We added Bil>> more coolant, tightened it (was not leaking at this time), and Bil>> sealed it with silicone sealant. Bil>> 6. Repaired burnt wiring on green CRT board Bil>> 7. Reinstalled green CRT/assembly Bil>> 8. Adjusted convergence controls Bil>> 9. Tightened loose lens wing nuts (not done properly at factory) Bil>> 10. Cemented totally loose convergence adjustment tabs (another Bil>> big mistake at factory) Bil>> DOES TOSHIBA SUCK OR WHAT? - This is not the first time I am seen Bil>> loose lens wing nuts, not to mention almost every direct view Toshiba Bil>> I see having very green grey scale. But then it is good for business. SB> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SB> Lost Password: SB> http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". SB> Email Archives: SB> //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/