Good day, friends, Here is one that don't make much sense (or money) to me. If I remove the head pre-amp module from the chassis, the set will turn on, and play OK. It will even load, and play a tape.(with no video of course). I traced the problem to pin # 27 of IY01.(a LA7423 chip). I replaced the IC with a new one from HB Electronics (a reliable distributor source). No change. When I remove the solder from pin # 27 of IY01, the set will fuction OK.(eccept no video, of course). What in the name of Sam Walmart is going on here. I have always been able to fix a problem like this, and move on. Don't tell me, the chinese have re-invented electronics. A short ckt. should still be a short ckt.,.....right ? Any help is appreciated. LLW LeRoy Westlund Westlund TV & Electronics " Walk tall,...Walk straight 93 North Main and look the world Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 right in the eye " Ph./Fax 435-528-3822 mailto:LLW@xxxxxxxxxx ***************************************************************************** CHECK OUT THE NEW CHATROOM! Just login and click on chat! http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm 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/