Peggs, R4402(#175374) in base circuit of H.O.T. can cause instant failure of H.O.T. even at reduced AC voltage. Replace resistor even if it checks OK. Also I assume you checked the solder connections on the horiz. driver transformer? Dan Webster Webster's TV Shullsburg, Wi. ----- Original Message ----- From: "peggs" <peggs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 7:02 PM Subject: [TechAssist] ctc187cl3 F32672sb > This 32" rca had a shorted HOTransistor. > I replaced it with a 2sd1879(winstips) > along with C4105 10uf/250v. > Flyback rings good as well as the Yoke. > > It ate the new HOTransistor. > I noticed B+ was about 150v at plug-in,and it popped at turn on > and ate the HOT. > With the HOT out,the B+ is at 150v in stand-by,and only drops > to 147v at power on. > I replaced the regulator STK730-150,with the same results. > > The Flyback(as well as an OEM HOT) is now on order because > of the 'pop',but I'm still worried about the B+. > > I resoldered the PCB also..... > > Peggs > Peggs' Electronics > 1519 West 2nd Street > Owensboro,KY 42301 > 270-926-4968 > fax 270-686-7399 > peggs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/