Troy, Please let us know the problem and what fixed the RCA. On the VCR, see if it acts up when moving the ribbon cable..it is possible you have an intermittent connection inside the cable. Try using freeze spray near suspected area, or look for an open trace. Jeff www.9-11-2001tragedy.com Help those affected by the NY/PA tragedy: The Red Cross needs is mobilizing a national blood drive and needs your help. Please call 800-GIVE LIFE, to find out where in your area you can donate blood. FAX 1-413-280-0677 Intrepid Video & Electronics Harrisburg, PA 17111 717-909-8844 www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "adam miller" <adamt123@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 3:47 PM Subject: [TechAssist] emerson vcr3002 intermitant > > hello collective, > > thanks for all the help on the rca tv, works great now, i have another > question about an emerson vcr model vcr3002, when i first opened it there > were some cold solder joints on the transformer and around the connector > from power supply to main board. . fixed that, put everything back thinkin i > had it wooped, then pluged in and no power again. i took it apart and when i > press down on part of the main board close to connector i can make it go on > and off(display). i completely resoldered the connector on the main board > and on the supply and even the connector itself and still same problem. but > what is weird is that once it comes on, as long as it is plugged in it will > work no matter hopw hard you beat it, so then i thought maybe it came on > when i touched something, sure enough after it is unplugged for about five > minutes and shows no display, if i press my fingers onto the connector board > it powers up/ so i started to try and see what voltages are missing, and > everything looks the same, what could it be guys? am i missing a cap or > what? > > troy > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips > database better! Submit your fixes here: > http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > To unsubscribe write to: > techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with unsubscribe in the subject line. > > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.