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(John) wrote in message . com...
(Jason D.) wrote in message ...
On 8 May 2004 18:44:55 -0700, (John) wrote:

(BWL) wrote in message ...
Could be several things, most of them expensive to repair/replace.
1)HV splitter was arcing (the popping), and continuing to use the set has now
blown the horizontal output, causing the power supply to go into overload
shutdown (the squealing)
2) One or more (probably more) of the CRT coolant chambers is leaking, and the
fluid has contaminated the anode caps on the CRT(s), causing the arcing, which
has led to shorted horizontal output.
3) IHVT was arcing due to failed insulation, and continued running of the set
has caused shorted horizontal output.
Any of these problems will require experienced tech to repair.

I was told today that it was a High Voltage board and it would cost
450 dollars to repair. Is this about right or am I being ripped?

A touch high and statment from that shop makes me wonder.

High voltage is HV for short btw.

There is no such as high voltage board, that's singular purpose. That
chassis has combined items (micro this is "tiny computer on a chip for
user control and tv operation), video audio etc. Also on same board,
vertical and horizontal deflection circuits, horizontal also is part
of that generates HV output). This chassis is a older but very nice
and weird chassis: CTC169. Looks like shop may not be famillar with
it since this is been not in production for nearly 10 years but parts
are still available from RCA.
*snip*

Well, I called the shop and being a former television repair
receptionist myself they divulged that "The Technicians are know what
they do" and "The entire High Voltage board will not be replace that
much espensive" . So they are salvaging the board and still charging
me 435 dollars. What would be a fair price. What could i do? Can
someone cite me that part from a distributor?

Much Appreciated.
-Andrew
www.oceansidecc.com