Is it really a weakness in the tv? How long did it last before it failed
the first time?
It is a critical design and great care must be taken when repairing it in
order to have a good solid fix.
It does work very well to give a solid picture, little picture size changing
as brightness changes.

It is not that is is a bad design, but when it goes, it generally takes out
several parts, and all need replaced or it will blow again. Not fun from a
repair standpoint, but with the proper training and equipment, a solid
repair is possible with no problems.

If it were my own tv set and the picture still looked good before it failed,
I would have no problem putting up to $100 into the tv for repair. Any
decent quality tv today of the same size will run $280 or more depending on
features. If you are concerned about being without a tv set at all while it
gets repaired, pick up a second hand tv set for use, decent 20" tv sets can
be had used for $50 or less.

Call and find some Sony trained and authorized shops in your area, see what
they charge for an estimate when you take it in, should be around $30 for a
detailed estimate with total repairs around $90-100 or so for that failure.
Any good tech that has repaired several of these should have the equipment
and knowledge on the specific things that must be done for a good repair.

David

"Phil" wrote in message
...
Hello
Wanted to thank David and Mr. Wizard for the prompt answer to my question
on my Sony 27 in. Power supply problem , wonder if the PS supply weakness
is
still there, am thinking about replacing the TV that I had the PS trouble,
really do like the Sony picture and have had good luck with most Sony
products, this is the first failure I have had.
Thanks Again
Phil L.