On Dec 19, 6:56 pm, none ""doug\"@(none)" wrote:
Sam Goldwasser wrote:
"James Sweet" writes:

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Hi,

I have a chance to pick up a nice 32" TV for free. Not sure of the
brand or model yet, but the owner says it only displays 3/4 of the
picture until the set warms up for 5 minutes, then it's fine until
shut down.

What would typically cause this and is it a fairly easy repair? I
have soldering skills, etc. but am not a tech.

Thanks.
Bad capacitors in the vertical section, you don't really need any special
tools, just replace all the suspects, it'll only cost a few dollars. This is
a good candidate for a beginner learning to repair TVs.

Agreed. But make sure you understand and follow the SAFETY guidelines.

Service information will also help to identify the suspect parts.
Your local large public library may get the Sams' Photofacts.

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If you are very careful, you can narrow your search area by using a heat
gun on the capacitors and it will be obvious which capacitor is at
fault.

How exactly will it be obvious?