Is the regulator enclosed in solid plastic or does it have a metal tab? If it is a metal tab, then yes it would need a insulator! Check to see if it is regulating when you install a new regulator. If the bypass resistor (large 20 watt across the input and output) is open, you will have regulator failure in addition to other problems. Also when you install a new regulator, determine if the HOT and Flyback is running cool. Check the driver transformer for poor solder connections and on the primary side of the driver transformer, check to see if the small electrolytic (value .47 to 1 uf) is good and not leaky or changed value. A lot of regulators run hot if the ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Appleby" <burintv@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 7:09 PM Subject: [TechAssist] [Tech-Assist] Sansui tv model# TVM2500C > > This set was in another shop where they replaced the voltage regulator Ic501 > and now it's here with reg gone again . There isn't a thermal insulator > between it and the heat sink and I don't know if one supposed to be there or > if it was left out by other shop . I have repaired several of those but I > can't remember if one is used or not . Thanks . > Barry Appleby > Burin Tv Repair > Burin NFLD Canada > burintv@xxxxxxxxxxx > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > 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.