I had a sharp with the same problem . The problem turned out to be a 1ohm resistor close to the vertical output had increased in value to about 1.5 ohms . I wasted alot of time on that set. It was quite awhile ago . I'm not shure if It is the same model but it is worth a look . good luck! Don Trippel Don's Electronics Rosthern , Sask Canada becyn wrote: > Hello all, > We got this set in with a vertical collapse (line). > The vertical out IC was was shorted, which also took out the supply diode and > it's limiting resistor. > The 100uf charge pump cap was also changed for good measure. > > Here's the problem... > Now it has 2/3 vertical raster with a bight white line in the middle!!! > > Any ideas or personal experieces would be appreciated. > > Jim McVey > McVey Alltronix > 327 Broadway > Newburgh Ny 12550 > ph: 845 561 8383 > fx: 845 561 9017 > Consumer electronics & > computer service. > Factory authorized for > over twenty brands. > ***************************************************************************** > 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/ ***************************************************************************** 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/