Re: Zenith TV Problem....Please Help

From: Brett (stokesb_at_cox.net)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: 28 Nov 2004 17:04:55 -0800

Robotron Tom <usa1@nospamiei.net> wrote in message news:<Xns95AF41B012DRobotronTom@129.250.170.84>...
> Brett started a controversy when he said... :
>
> >
> > The "coming up" sound you hear, do you mean the high voltage causing
> > the screen to become electrostatic? What does it sound like exactly?
> > Start in the power supply. Check CX3416 - 100uf, 25v. Seems to be a
> > common problem with this model.
> >
>
> The sound I hear is a click, very short squeal then another click. The
> entire sound duration is less than a second. I believe the squeal is the
> HV and the click is the relay. It sort of sounds like it tries to come on
> then nothing.
>
> I will replace that cap, should I replace it with a higher voltage rating
> like 100uf, 35v?
>
> Thank you,

I don't think replacing with a 35v cap will hurt. I have a list of
other components known to go bad also. Let me know if this works. If
not, I'll send you what info I have. Good luck.

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