Replace the Gemstar module straight forward usually no or minor menu adjustments chipper check not needed Robert tvservice@xxxxxxxxxxxxx H & H Electronics Inc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:43 AM Subject: [TechAssist] update2. RCA F36444, ATC113CA1 dead. standby B+ OK no pwr on] > Interesting developement: > I found a small 9 V regulator that did not have output: IV02. > I clipped my 9 volt bench supply to it and the set immediately powered > up. I heard high voltage and vertical running with black screen. I > remembered I installed a new fly, so I increased the G2 screen on it to > see a dim raster with no video, very narrow (6" each side), and about > 20KV anode volts to CRT. > I realise this 9V regulator is fed by transistir TP340 which is biased > by TP531, who's base drive comes directly from the Gemstar module, but > think I have other isseis here? > I am "jury-rigging" it into coming on, but what do you think? > (especially the low HV@ 20KV?) > Phil Bader > > > Made sure the smps was up and OK. Replaced the Flyback, eeprom, HOT. > Resoldered the coils aroind the HOT. > Went to the Gemstar troubleshooting. > Checked ribbon cable BR104-pin 14 for +5.2 volts. It was there OK. > Next, check BR103-pins 10 and 12 (clock and data) for +5.0 VDC and 5VPP > signal. > I have neither. > Also said check BR104- pin 12 and 13 for signal when power is pushed. > Niether has signal. > Either omission I have is indication the manual says "replace gemstar" > So, replacing the gemstar is easy but does this cause other > complications (like alignments,etc when you replace an eeprom)? > My first Gemstar... > Phil > > > Plugged in,I have +139 VDC at collector of HOT in standby. I have +5VDC > at I/R detector. Either pushing power button, or with remote, no > response. HOT good, smps seems OK. > Resoldered LL04 coil to HOT base (like the CTC203), resoldered fly and H > drive transformer. > Not a peep when power pushed. Not the "three strikes" chirps. Nothing. > Phil Bader > > -- > > Philip Bader > Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) > 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 > Fax (863) 299-8821 > email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Philip Bader > Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) > 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 > Fax (863) 299-8821 > email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > This Email List is Public. Remove: http://www.tech-assist.org/remove.htm > Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > Appliance Repair List: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/chatjoin.htm#app > Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Email List is Public. Remove: http://www.tech-assist.org/remove.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Appliance Repair List: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/chatjoin.htm#app Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/