Bruce, I have used Strs' from other supplier, never had any problem. However, if your B+ is ok. I will check all my Capacitor in the hot ground. Make sure you use silicone on the STR... Hope it helps'. Panday >From: "Bruce Youmans" Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: Subject: >[TechAssist] Sony TV KV27EXR25, STRS Running Hot Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 >07:28:10 -0700 > >Manufacturer: Sony Model: KV-27EXR25 Chassis: SCC-D50F-A Problem: STRS 6031 >Runs very hot. > >This set originally was dead. Found numerous bad solder connections on >power supply supply board. Repairing these did not fix the problem. Found >STRS-6031 voltage regulator bad. Replaced with an OEM "A" version. Set runs >fine. Regulator output voltage is normal at 158 volts and regulates well. >The concern is that after 20 minutes of running the regulator and heat sink >is very hot. Almost too hot to touch. Is this normal? I have ESR'd all >supply capacitors, all load voltages seem fine and regulator input ontput >ripple is within specification. > >Any thoughts appreciated. > >Bruce Bruce's TV Service Sierra Vista, Arizona Youmans@xxxxxxxx > >------------------------------------------ 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 >------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added >Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: >http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ _________________________________________________________________ Join the world?s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/