Try this: disconnect the vcc lead to the vertical IC. If it is shorted, it will prevent the HV from starting and you will get a lot of racket in the sound. If the vert IC is shorted, be sure and change the filter caps in that ckt to keep from damaging the new IC. Paul W C&W Electronics From: "Tony-Electronics Inc." <farful@xxxxxxxx> Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [TechAssist] Zenith 9-1330 no-pic/buzz thru speaker/reg hot Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2001 10:14:54 -0400 this TV turns on,no picture-loud buzz through speakers..regulator gets extremely hot fast...changed it=no difference=hot ok all diodes check ok..has anybody seen this? Any help greatly appreciated -- Tony Electronics Inc. 7027 Hwy 441 Dillard , GA 30537 706-746-3353 farful@xxxxxxxx electronics@xxxxxxxxxx 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. _________________________________________________________________ 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.