Hello, I really have problems with this set, now. Set powers up, no video. turn screens up and the tubes light with several horizontal lines, the thickness of retrace, but seems to be going in both directions. It seems the connector from the convergence board will fit in a connector for vel scan, so 115v was going through the 5v line to conv blowing the SM resistor R4151M. Also, the first time this happened the 12v reg on main board shorted(ICX3406) as well as QX3404. Both are replaced and have not shorted again. This twelve volts goes to the video board and is making it there with the set powered up. Is it safe to assume this video board needs replaced? Also, I am having trouble tracing the 5v from the convergence board, even with the schematic. Can someone tell me where this comes from so I can check the regulator or transistor? I know I will lose money on this set, but I need to at least get it repaired. Perry Bower has offered to send me the convergence board and possibly the video board if he has them, so I will know if I need to order either of these, but I wanted to follow any good leads during the wait. I know this may take some brain-storming from some of you, but I would be grateful for any ideas/responses. Thanks (I hope everyone else's weekend was fine). Jeff FAX 717-564-4952 Jeff Dougherty Intrepid Video & Electronics 501 Luther Rd Harrisburg, PA 17111 717-909-8844 VCR tips, electronics info & general interest. www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com ------------------------------------------ Make your TechAssist database better! Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the SUBJECT field to the address above.