Bad thermistor in the AC power supply line (or bad circuit breaker in AC line). Else chunk it.
Paul S.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tentochi" <tentochi2003@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 11:22 PM
Subject: [motm] [OT][OT] TV Repairman
> Since this list, MOTM and Paul got me seriously into
> electronics, I feel a special kinship here.
>
> So in my journey, I now get asked to fix all manner of
> electronic devices. Fortunately most of them are
> blatantly obvious problems--turn it on, it isn't
> plugged in all of the way, replace the batteries, or a
> small cold solder joint.
>
> I now have one that is out of my (minor, minor)
> league. A friend has a TV set that is difficult to
> turn on. You hear it clickwhen you press the power
> button , but nothing happens. Press the button again
> and hear a slightly different click and still nothing
> happens. Repeat many times, then wait about 5 minutes
> and try it again and it works. Occassionally it will
> turn off by itself especially if it hasn't been on for
> too long.
>
> I know this is way OT, so I apologize.
>
> If anyone knows what the problem is or has some good
> suggestions, I would love to hear from you.
>
> Please reply to me privately.
>
> Thanks!
> Shemp
>
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