I decided to pull the two audio power L,R outputs on the audio module. Both ICs are TDA2052. After replacements the set powers up and runs with good picture and sound. No thumps! (just the voices in my head telling me to...) Phil Bader Phil Bader wrote: >I push power and there's a loud "thump" from the speaker(s) . I know >that upright mounted sound board can have one or both audio output ICs >shorting and stop the set from running. (I did measure CR4118 and had >about +14VDC, so OK). >Question: is there a simple way to temporarly "isolate" the sound board >for testing the set other than completely removing it or the two >outputs? A certain plug assy removal? >Phil Bader > > > -- Philip Bader Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 Fax (863) 299-8821 email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.10 - Release Date: 1/10/2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/