well, i found the problem! this is a first for me. the degaussing coil was plugged on to the 2 testpoints in error, but removed and corrected. same pin shape. but this should not have permanently damaged the set. the degauss coil should have worked just like the intentional short, that is recommended. but, static charge from the coil zapped the xray protect transistor connected to the test point. i guess i learn something every now and then. Larry -- Schneider TV & Electronic Inc. 5415 N. Wooster ave. Dover, Ohio 44622 www.geocities.com/schntv2000/ 330-343-0768 FCC. first class & Extra class K8WLY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/