Phil, Going on a long shot here...because you sound desperate. If your unit has this part...check it. C550 100/50n Jeff FAX 717-564-4952 Intrepid Video & Electronics 501 Luther Rd Harrisburg PA 17111-2055 Be careful of your thoughts. They may become your words any moment. Order your tip CD today. Filled with TV, VCR, camcorder tips and more. Version 3.0, ready, with more tips, user friendly program. $49.00 for CD, plus first year of tip updates. sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info www.tech-repair.net www.intrepid-video.com www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com ******************************************************************** ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Bader" <philbad@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 3:24 PM Subject: [TechAssist] second update: Magnavox RS3182C401, 31Z101-00AA side pincushion trouble]] I paid Robert at Philips tech assist "900" tech about fifteen bucks to tell me R818 is a 10 ohm 1watt,and to change C811 (1.5mfd)cap as precaution. I also changed the power transistor mentioned, Q803 (which tested good) because R818 went to it's emitter. Powered it up,about the same side -distortion (and a vert retrace at top),with a hot smell. R818 was very hot. I am at a loss. I need help.Philips are,aparently not "up" on this chassis. Phil Bader Phil Bader wrote: > > On the "Pin Mod Assy 31 inch" # APC026-A001 pin cushion board I found a > 1W grey resistor R818 open.NEED VALUE. This resistor goes to emitter of > power transistor Q803 (421-6) on same module. Q801,2,3, > electrolytics,diodes, all check good.I assume R818 did not self > destruct.What else may have taken it out.Excess current thru Q803 had to > do it, but why. > Phil Bader > > Phil Bader wrote: > > > > Magnavox 31",31Z101 chassis.Left and right sides are severe hour glass > > and 3-4 inches narrow width.Pincushion distortion. > > Phil Bader > > -- > > Philip Bader > > Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) > > 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 > > Fax (863) 299-8821 > > email: philbad@xxxxxxxxxx > > > ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ____________________________________________________________ Free 20MB Web Site Hosting and Personalized E-mail Service! Get It Now At Doteasy.com http://www.doteasy.com/et/ ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/