I usually replace the small electrolytic (C502, 0.47mfd/50V) off the base of the horizontal driver transistor. I have seen this cause premature HOT failure. I have also seen quite a few flybacks cause it as well but I would try the cap first. Bob Waterman, CET® #RI-28 Master Technician License #9109 Service Manager / Parts Manager Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms (508)695-7302 (508)695-7769 FAX geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx geminitv@xxxxxxx www.geminicomputertvsecurityalarms.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "becyn" <becyn@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 6:10 PM Subject: [TechAssist] SONY KV35S26 HOT blows after 5 minutes > This set had a shorted H out and, of course, the obligatory shorted shorted 2sc4834's. > After replacement, the set looked good for about 5 minutes before going back to square one. I did finger check the sink after the first 2 minutes and it seemed normal. > > The driver transformer was soldered and other joints were touched up before it was turned on. > > Anyone had this experience with this model?? > > 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. > **************************************************************************** * > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > ***************************************************************************** Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/