Curious. We fix HDTV at the component level all the time. True that much
greater integration and new technologies means that more will be board level
repair, but there are still lots of discrete components...

There are several ways to gain access to service literature. You can post a
request here and other techs will likely help you out. You can join NESDA
and get access to some manufacturer's web sites. You can join one of
several listserves, forums, or email groups where techs share info. You can
become an ASC for brands that you service a lot of. You can pay for access
to some manufacturer's sites without being an ASC. Most service manuals and
training literature are online now. Why would you wait 3 weeks for a
manual?

The industry is changing. Embrace it a figure out where the money is.
Those HD sets represent a large investment for many folks so buying a $900
circuit board might not be as outrageous as you think.

Leonard


"RonKZ650" wrote in message
oups.com...
Being in the TV business, here is my normal experience with every HDTV
that has ever come in.
#1. No sams coverage, so no scematic. Order scematic, special order not
in stock, wait 3 weeks for manual.
#2. Decide better to replace entire circuit board since there are no
human replacable parts or way to troubleshoot 380 pin surface mt ICs.
Order board, not available, order individual parts, special order, wait
3 more weeks.
#3. Put in new part and hope and pray because if it isn't fixed, going
to be another 3 weeks.
#4 Cuss and swear. Why in the FU** do they build this crap and expect
repair???