[TechAssist] Re: RCA Vcr VR678HF Power problems

  • From: "Fernand Goguen" <fgoguen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 19:08:54 -0800

My own VCR which is similar acted strange. Took apart mode switch and found
3 of the 5 fingers broken. Replacement cost me about $16.00 includind
shipping and tax. Check this out and let us know what you found.
FERNAND GOGUEN
GOGUEN TV SERVICE
----- Original Message -----
From: <rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 11:59 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] RCA Vcr VR678HF Power problems


>
> RCA VCR  vR678HF (on SM with 676HF)
> Problem -No power.
> Found Main filter cap 100m 200v blown open - Replaced. Seem to recall one
> other small cap that ESR'd bad and changed.
> When first plugged in- would come up "BYE" in display and shut off. Could
> turn on and get startup menu. Could insert tape and it would play .Could
> also use tuner.
> If I hit Eject, unit unloads and may or may not eject tape but- power
> shuts off and display goes blank. Try to power on and it flashes on and
> off - coming up and shutting down.
> So I replaced regulator IC (u4614B). Did not make any difference.
> May have taken power surge.
>
> All Ideas welcome
> Roger G.
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