IMHO: First lesson any "Electronics Teacher/instructor" has to absolutely
know is the fact that safety first is mandated. If they are unsure of a
circuit design regarding isolation, they too are lacking in knowledge. The
oblivious results are already indicated within your original post. I don't
know how many times it is stressed within the service manuals, schematics,
and multiple printed materials regarding servicing any type of electrical
equipment. Confirming proper electrical hookup and isolation of the device
is absolutely mandated. This is one or the initial lessons that any
competent Electrical/Electronics Teacher must inbed in their students, and
follow the principle theirselves. BTE Jerry Greenberg has an excellent site
that explaines this information in depth, doing a 'google or yahoo' will get
you there.
"Ken Weitzel" wrote in message
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Jason D. wrote:
On Sun, 25 Jul 2004 20:40:00 -0500, "David"
wrote:


I am SURE there is significant more damage now.
I have seen the ctc185 become not practical to repair after this "dumb
ass","stupid idiot" type of "fix" done by someone who thinks they know
electronics. If upon inspection by a qualified technician, any of the
grounds inside the tv are found burnt, it is toast and not going to be
practical to repair. Seen it too many times on the ctc185 chassis.

It was a SIMPLE fix with the proper connector, equipment, and skills
when
the connector was just loose.

David


Hmmm That's true. This is very unique for RCA to design CTC185 back
then. Now this design is not used anymore by RCA. RCA has chassis of
all kinds are currently used that partially isolates main power from
rest of chassis but techincally chassis is still "hot" but very local
to the SMPS hot side but not so destructive as CTC185 was.

Cheers,

Wizard

Not to mention that the "electronics instructor" at the
local community college would be far far better suited
to employment in the janitorial department.

Think if I were the OP I'd contact my lawyer and the
community college.

Ken