I believe that model has the CXA1477AS jungle IC in it which is most likely the culprit. Bob Waterman, CET® #RI-28 Master Technician License #9109 Service Manager Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms (508)695-7302 (508)695-7769 FAX geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx geminitv@xxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "mike wilson" <mykeelike@xxxxxxx> To: "tech assist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:11 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Sony KV 29XBR85 pix smeared w/silver blotches > Sony KV 29XBR85 picture is smeared with silver blotches.It looks almost like a crt with low emissions.Also I notice noise and slight herringbone in the background. Changed some bad caps in comb filter and power supply circuits,no change.Any help would be appreciated. > thanks > Mike Wilson > A M Stereo & Video > Seattle WA > > > ------------------------------------------ > Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > > ------------------------------------------ Submit A Repair Tip For Everyone Here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html