Peter, You have a good memory. Yes, Zenith had a very similar problem with the 9-1130 module. There was a capacitor mounted on to 2 jumper leads. I believe it was a 10ufd@35v. The module I have, 9-1457-1 has similar symptoms, but does not have the capacitor mounted on the jumpers. I do not know if there is a capacitor mounted on the board that has the same function since I do not have schematics for these two modules for comparison. Bruce Bruce's TV Service Sierra Vista, Arizona ----- Original Message ----- From: Peter oliver <oliver_peter1@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 8:11 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Zenith SMS-2053S, Herringbone This Item is sparking a distant memory, seem to rember a series of zeniths that had some problem like yours where there was a cap that was tied between 2 jumpers on the board, can't recall what maybe will spark someones memory. Peter Oliver Tucson Radio TV From: "Bruce Youmans" <youmans@xxxxxxxx> Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Zenith SMS-2053S, Herringbone Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:29:31 -0700 Bob, Checked all caps in vicinity of tuner. All check good. Also replaced capacitor on AGC line. Still not good. I have been working without a schematic. I will probably need to get a PDF schematic of the 9-1457-1 module and dig dipper into the AGC circuit. It must be something simple that I'm overlooking. Bruce Bruce's TV Service Sierra Vista, Arizona ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob@Bobs tv <woodman1@xxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 3:02 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Zenith SMS-2053S, Herringbone Bruce, Check/replace caps near tuner especially one going to AGC line to tuner.. Bob, Bobs TV Worcester, ma woodman1@xxxxxxxx Main 508-853-1482 Fax 508-853-1480 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Youmans" <youmans@xxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 3:56 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Zenith SMS-2053S, Herringbone > Make: Zenith > Model: SMS-2053S > Module: 9-1457-1 > Herringbone (beat pattern) in picture on some channels, 5 through 60 mainly. Some noise (snow) in picture and also faint vertical bar floating from side to side on some channels. Channels 2 through 4 are clear. > > Have swapped tuner, no change. > Video input is good. > Power supply voltages are clean. > Any ideas or tips appreciated. > > Bruce > Bruce's TV Service > Sierra Vista, Arizona > > **************************************************************************** * > Classifieds! Buy or Sell! > http://sell.tech-assist.org > The Tech Address Book: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm > Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > **************************************************************************** * Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ **************************************************************************** * Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ _________________________________________________________________ Gift-shop online from the comfort of home at MSN Shopping! No crowds, free parking. http://shopping.msn.com **************************************************************************** * Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ***************************************************************************** Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/