It looks like the set is going into shutdown because of the vertical IC failure. You must replace it for proper operation of the TV. Craig VRM wrote: > Hello, > > Can anyone help me provide solution, suggestions and TIPS as to how to repair > this fault on a SHARP TV Model 14A2-S. The SET was brought in with BURNT > Power Supply. I checked and fixed the SMPS (STRF 6653) including other > components. > > Currently the power comes on when SWITCHED, but goes into STANDY MODE with > the POWER LED indicating RED instead of GREEN. During this time the SET > displays a NOTHING on the SCREEN. > > If I use the remote control to power, the LED changes from RED to GREEN, but > stays on for a MAXIMUM of 10 seconds only, then back to RED, and then the > remote cannot be used to power the SET again. > > After studying the DATASHEET of the VERTICAL DEFLECTOR IC, i.e. TDA 8357, it > looks like the device has been triggered into protection mode, indicating a > fualt on the main board. I took out the VERTICAL IC, and then powered the > SET, this time it came ON indicating RED then suddendly to green, with the > SCREEN displaying a white HORIZONTAL LINE. > > I want to suggest the VERTICAL device to be faulty, but can anyone HELP as to > next what I should do. > > F.Y.I the VERTICAL IC is not available here. > > Thanks to ALL > > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips > database better! Submit your fixes here: > http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > To unsubscribe write to: > techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with unsubscribe in the subject line. Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.