Gotta clean out those Ears..Its " Picture Tube "..
or shorted transistor in video section.
Might even be bad filter cap off flyback.

kip

"bobmac" wrote in message
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TV is a 1995 (approx) GE 31" model number F31700GG (not sure what the
chasis # is)

Sympton = no picture, squiggly horizontal lines running across the
entire area of the tube with about 3-4" between each one. In quick
discussion with local TV repair over the phone, mention of a faulty
"pinch tube" ?

Can anyone confirm the possibility of this diagnosis, provide another,
or suggest next steps ?

(p.s. in line with disposable electronics, a repair cost exceeding
$100 would mean this puppy goes to the recycle depot)