I'll check the resistor(what's the value ???),and yes I resoldered the PCB. thanks Peggs At 06:35 AM 3/23/04, Webster TV wrote: >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/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/