We've seen problems with the KIA7805 regulator on some of these sets. Look for it in the center of the main board. If the 5V output doesn't come up rock steady , the SMPS keeps pulsing. If your seeing this , change it! Strange but true! Jeff Stielau Shoreline Electronics Repair 125 Beech Tree Lane Westbrook, CT 06498 860-399-1861 860-664-3535 (fax) jstielau@xxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tech Repair CD support" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Techsonline" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:08 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Sharp combo 25VTJ100..not regulating. > > Unit came in with what sounded like a heart beat through speakers..no power up. > Not regulating, I have no print. > I have voltage that jumps from 17.5vdc to 18vdc and back on pin 4 of STRF6515 and > 163vdc on C705, sounds high. > Supply voltage to my 9v reg is jumping around like crazy. > Checked my caps in these areas and resistors and all check OK. > Power button has no effect and nothing on HOT, but I do get a chirp when I plug > unit in. > Has anyone seen this? > Thank you. > > Jeff > > FAX 717-564-4952 > Jeff Dougherty > Intrepid Video & Electronics Be careful of your thoughts. > 501 Luther Rd They may become your words > Harrisburg, PA 17111 any moment. > 717-909-8844 > VCR tips, electronics info & general interest. > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net > www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com > *********************************************************************** > > > > ------------------------------------------- > Introducing NetZero Long Distance > Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! > Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com > ------------------------------------------ > 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/