Look for bad or broken connection on the vertical return loop. There is a large capacitor there (I believe it is C4512 or C4521). I have seen this many times with same symptoms as you describe. It is in blanking due to no vertical return. Bob Waterman, CET® #RI-28 Master Technician License #9109 Service Manager Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms (508)695-7302 (508)695-7769 FAX geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx geminitv@xxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: <Hermantvr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 6:11 PM Subject: [TechAssist] PTK169 no picture. > > Have a PTK 169 came in dead. Rebuilt the Power supply and replaced HV Block. > Al original parts and yes I have repaired many of these and know all the > normal problems associated with the CTC169. I have HV and a slight raster > if I turn the screen controls all the way up. This unit does not have the PIP > nor the video module. Only a main board and of course the convergence. If > anyone has any shortcuts on this one it would be very much appreciated, other > wise I will have to go back to the old Timmy method..."Troubleshooting". > > Tommy Herman > Herman TV > 250 School Ave SW > Taylorsville N.C. 28681 > 828-632-5322 Voice > 828-632-3880 Fax > hermantvr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ------------------------------------------ > 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/ > ------------------------------------------ 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/