Bruce, Also, check the 250v cap on CRT board. I had the same unit, recently and this cap was real high in ESR. I didn't notice any changes after replacing this cap...but makes for good measure. This is a great set. I own one and it has had some really weird problems that seemed to clear up on their own. For instance, there was a crackling coming from the yoke area, I believe and darks bands in the video. Before I got a change to pull it, everything cleared up. I've been told there is no reason you can't use the IC with the suffix "A", but I haven't tried it yet. Jeff FAX 717-564-4952 Intrepid Video & Electronics 501 Luther Rd Harrisburg PA 17111-2055 Be careful of your thoughts. They may become your words any moment. Order your tip CD today. Filled with TV, VCR, camcorder tips and more. Version 3.0, ready, with more tips, user friendly program. $49.00 for CD, plus first year of tip updates. sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info www.tech-repair.net www.intrepid-video.com www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com ******************************************************************** ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Youmans" <youmans@xxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 8:03 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony TV KV27EXR25, STRS Running Hot Thanks Jeff for you comment. I have tested all capacitors and resolder connections on the power supply board. I will change a few capacitors to be on the safe side. It was my thought also that these just do run rediculously warm. The picture seems to look good, even after running one-half hour. I will run it longer later today and if nothing fails send it out. Bruce Bruce's TV Service Sierra Vista, Arizona ----- Original Message ----- From: Shoreline Electronics <jstielau@xxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 6:32 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony TV KV27EXR25, STRS Running Hot > > These run ridiculously hot normally.......Just make sure you use plenty of > heatsink grease & resolder the power supply circuit really well....you will > see many ring cracks on these. Replacing all the small caps is a good idea > also. > > Jeff Stielau > Shoreline Electronics Repair > 125 Beech Tree Lane > Westbrook, CT 06498 > 860-399-1861 > 860-664-3535 (fax) > jstielau@xxxxxxxx > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bruce Youmans" <youmans@xxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 10:28 AM > Subject: [TechAssist] Sony TV KV27EXR25, STRS Running Hot > > > > Manufacturer: Sony > > Model: KV-27EXR25 > > Chassis: SCC-D50F-A > > Problem: STRS 6031 Runs very hot. > > > > This set originally was dead. Found numerous bad solder connections on > power supply supply board. Repairing these did not fix the problem. Found > STRS-6031 voltage regulator bad. Replaced with an OEM "A" version. Set runs > fine. Regulator output voltage is normal at 158 volts and regulates well. > The concern is that after 20 minutes of running the regulator and heat sink > is very hot. Almost too hot to touch. Is this normal? I have ESR'd all > supply capacitors, all load voltages seem fine and regulator input ontput > ripple is within specification. > > > > Any thoughts appreciated. > > > > Bruce > > Bruce's TV Service > > Sierra Vista, Arizona > > Youmans@xxxxxxxx > > > > ------------------------------------------ > > 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/ > ------------------------------------------ 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/