Gary, In addition to what Paul suggested, check the main filter CP002 (100@200), C53 (4.7@50), and, if it has one, a 4.7 @200 or 250. If it uses it, it will be in the primary side of the SMPS. Hope this helps, Ken Smith Gulf Technical Services 3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax) --------------------- On Wed, 31 Oct 2001 17:51:53 -0600 "C&W Electronics" <c_w_electronics@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > > Gary, check for defective IC3(KA431Z) in secondary of p/s. > RCA#212572. I > have this listed as defective like the C09 bad on other sets. The > set only > blinks. > Paul W > C&W Electronics > > > From: "GJCHAMBERS" <gjchambers@xxxxxxxxxxx> > Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Subject: [TechAssist] RCA VCR VR528/VG4039(GE VERSION) INTERMITTANT > POWER > Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 17:48:06 -0400 > > This vcr had diodes dpo26 and dp027 shorted,after replacing them vcr > now > blinks on and off about once a second.the display blinks at this > rate as > well. > i replaced cp007,cp008, ipoo1,ip003. > also ck'ed the resistors on primary side of smps transformer and all > ck ok. > all voltages on secondary pulse up and down as well. > acts sorta like the ones that used that 22 uf bipolar cap in primary. > sometimes will stay on,untill you push a button, then starts cycling > again. > any ideas? > thanks, > gary > Gary Chambers > Chambers T V > Bradenton,Florida > Since 1982 > > > 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. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. 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.