Hi techs I replaced the FBT , the hot (BUH517) and C709 (47mf @ 25V) in this ctc-187CL3 rca. Before I could adjust the screen and focus the HOT shorted out again. I replaced the HOT again to see if it was heating rapidly. After 30 seconds I checked the transistor and found it to be very hot . I plugged the set in again and before I could turn it on the HOT shorted out again. I checked all components in the horz.circuit as well as the signal going to the horz. output but they all checked ok. could any one tell me what could be causing this transistor to keep shorting? thank you . junior Hurdle ***************************************************************************** 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/