First, I have seen many IHVTs that ring "good" and are in fact bad. When you say it is still not regulating what do you mean? This power supply may run as high as 165vdc in standby. I am told that 130-160 is ok in standby, but it should regulate when running. Here are some of my notes followed by a previous post: IHVT 237506 2 good units measured. Pins 2-3 ring 57, 54 on the z-meter. Measures 2.77, 2.85 mH Pins 1-2 ring 29, 25 and measures 1.49, 1.43 uH Pins 1-3 ring 57, 54 and measures 2.52, 2.64 mH Pins 6-10 ring 48, 41 and measures 530, 540 uH On the TVA Pins 1-3 ring 30, 31 Pins 1-2 ring 14, 16 Pins 2-3 ring 30, 32 Pins 6-10 ring 36, 36 Pin 5-anode leaks 2 mA BAD UNITs z-meter pins 2-3 ring 19, 40 pins 1-2 ring 2, 17 pins 1-3 ring 18, 39 pins 6-10 ring 7, 30 On the TVA Pins 2-3 ring 15, 27 Pins 1-2 ring 0, 11 Pins 1-3 ring 14, 26 Pins 6-10 ring 0, 26 Don't cheat on the parts: r14107 244214 43ohms r14109 179317 1/4w 750ohms 5% r14108 244215 .1ohm 3W q14101 244223 q14102 147665 q14103 232218 q14106 215495 smd, maybe bad q14107 215495 smd, maybe bad q14108 215496 u14101 223653 u14102 231525 The failure was probably caused by u14102. This is a precision reference IC. Although the opto-isolator is probably good for the buck it costs it isn't worth the gamble. Also, very carefully check all of the pins on the switchmode transformer, ensuring that the traces are good. This power supply needs about 80vac to run. It is a frequency modulated regulator. Wayne Vanaman Omega Electronics 6904 W Fairfield Dr Pensacola, Fl. 32506-3310 850-456-5995 voice 850-458-6369 fax Mailto:Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx WWW.PensacolaTVRepair.Com Wayne Vanaman Omega Electronics 6904 W Fairfield Dr Pensacola, FL 32506-3310 850-456-5995 voice 850-458-6369 fax Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.PensacolaTVRepair.Com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim & Sharyn" <sandman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 9:25 AM Subject: [TechAssist] RCA CTC197CA > > I have a CTC197CA in a 35". Came in with a shorted HOT (Q14401). B+ was not > regulated so I changed Q14101 an d U14101 in the power supply also R41125 > open. Now still no B+ regulation...clicks 3 times then shutdown. Checked > over the remaining components in the supply and the flyback rings good. If > anyone has any tips for this chassis they would be appreciated. First CTC197 > I've seen and have no data on it. > > Thanks > Jim > Maxfield Electronics > Northfield, NH USA > sandman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > 603-286-2454 > 603-286-8062 Fax > > ------------------------------------------ > 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/