I have 7 year old 5 inch GE Color Tv set.Model #05GP008. When I turn
it on in the a.m. , the picture is blurry and un-viewable. However,
after approx 20 minutes the picture improves and is viewable.

Any suggestions on what I might do to return to normal operation?

best, Aaron

On 2 Jul 2005 08:00:43 -0700, wrote:

I have 7 year old 5 inch GE Color Tv set.Model #05GP008. When I turn
it on in the a.m. , the picture is blurry and un-viewable. However,
after approx 20 minutes the picture improves and is viewable.

Any suggestions on what I might do to return to normal operation?

best, Aaron

It sounds like a capacitor issue, but...that being said, the CRT is
also a capacitor of sorts. That is at least a possibility, and the FBT
as well could cause this problem.

My approach to this would probably be to set the alarm clock 20
minutes early. :-)

Tom

"Tom MacIntyre" ha scritto nel messaggio
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It sounds like a capacitor issue, but...that being said, the CRT is
also a capacitor of sorts. That is at least a possibility, and the FBT
as well could cause this problem.

Nah, I think that's a failing electrolytic that works only when hot :-) I
suggest to open the little tv and flow hot air onto the board : if the TV
works immediately, it's a failing capacitors. Because in a too small tv
there are circa 10-15 caps I suggest to change all electrolytic in the
built-in power supply and deflection circuit. Try also failing electrolytics
in the color "jungle" circuitry, and try also the tunner !

My approach to this would probably be to set the alarm clock 20
minutes early. :-)

Fun ! But this can damage the TV !

I.

I had a GE 5" TV with a similar problem. I took it to a repair place who
fixed it but the problem came back a week or two later, and then a 2nd
attempt didn't fix it permanently either, so they gave up and refunded my
money.

J.

On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 15:52:56 GMT, "Inty"
wrote:


"Tom MacIntyre" ha scritto nel messaggio
.. .

It sounds like a capacitor issue, but...that being said, the CRT is
also a capacitor of sorts. That is at least a possibility, and the FBT
as well could cause this problem.

Nah, I think that's a failing electrolytic that works only when hot :-) I
suggest to open the little tv and flow hot air onto the board : if the TV
works immediately, it's a failing capacitors. Because in a too small tv
there are circa 10-15 caps I suggest to change all electrolytic in the
built-in power supply and deflection circuit. Try also failing electrolytics
in the color "jungle" circuitry, and try also the tunner !

What electrolytic capacitor affects the focus, though? I'll admit it's
been awhile since I've been inside a TV, however... :-)

Tom


My approach to this would probably be to set the alarm clock 20
minutes early. :-)

Fun ! But this can damage the TV !

I.

Tom MacIntyre wrote:
On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 15:52:56 GMT, "Inty"
wrote:


"Tom MacIntyre" ha scritto nel messaggio
. ..


It sounds like a capacitor issue, but...that being said, the CRT is
also a capacitor of sorts. That is at least a possibility, and the FBT
as well could cause this problem.

Nah, I think that's a failing electrolytic that works only when hot :-) I
suggest to open the little tv and flow hot air onto the board : if the TV
works immediately, it's a failing capacitors. Because in a too small tv
there are circa 10-15 caps I suggest to change all electrolytic in the
built-in power supply and deflection circuit. Try also failing electrolytics
in the color "jungle" circuitry, and try also the tunner !


What electrolytic capacitor affects the focus, though? I'll admit it's
been awhile since I've been inside a TV, however... :-)

Tom

Hi...

I wonder if it's possible that the op blurry description
wasn't referring to what we (using my 50 years ago terms)
didn't mean a 'gassy' picture tube? In today's terminology
I guess you younger fellers would say low cathode emission.

Perhaps we should ask him if he saw bleeding, and/or
beamed out whites until it got well warmed ?

Hey, anyone else here remember those plug in CRT boosters?

And out in the shed I still have an old b&k crt
tester/rejuvenator Still looks brand new, too

Take care.

Ken

On Sun, 03 Jul 2005 14:51:09 GMT, Ken Weitzel
wrote:



Tom MacIntyre wrote:
On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 15:52:56 GMT, "Inty"
wrote:


"Tom MacIntyre" ha scritto nel messaggio
...


It sounds like a capacitor issue, but...that being said, the CRT is
also a capacitor of sorts. That is at least a possibility, and the FBT
as well could cause this problem.

Nah, I think that's a failing electrolytic that works only when hot :-) I
suggest to open the little tv and flow hot air onto the board : if the TV
works immediately, it's a failing capacitors. Because in a too small tv
there are circa 10-15 caps I suggest to change all electrolytic in the
built-in power supply and deflection circuit. Try also failing electrolytics
in the color "jungle" circuitry, and try also the tunner !


What electrolytic capacitor affects the focus, though? I'll admit it's
been awhile since I've been inside a TV, however... :-)

Tom

Hi...

I wonder if it's possible that the op blurry description
wasn't referring to what we (using my 50 years ago terms)
didn't mean a 'gassy' picture tube? In today's terminology
I guess you younger fellers would say low cathode emission.

Perhaps we should ask him if he saw bleeding, and/or
beamed out whites until it got well warmed ?

Right...an electrolytic capacitor could definitely be the cause of
that.


Hey, anyone else here remember those plug in CRT boosters?

I do, and I "rolled my own" on numerous occasions as well. :-)


And out in the shed I still have an old b&k crt
tester/rejuvenator Still looks brand new, too

I mainly used a Sencore, forget the model, CR-70, maybe. It's about 8
or 9 years old now.

Tom


Take care.

Ken

Nah, I think that's a failing electrolytic that works only when hot :-) I
suggest to open the little tv and flow hot air onto the board : if the TV
works immediately, it's a failing capacitors. Because in a too small tv
there are circa 10-15 caps I suggest to change all electrolytic in the
built-in power supply and deflection circuit. Try also failing
electrolytics
in the color "jungle" circuitry, and try also the tunner !

What electrolytic capacitor affects the focus, though? I'll admit it's
been awhile since I've been inside a TV, however... :-)



I suppose it could be one that affects the HV regulation.

Hi Ken: The appearance of the screen when first turned on is more like
a kaleidescopy without any defined image. I don't know whether to
describe this as "bleeding" or "burned out whites". best, Aaron

wrote:

Hi Ken: The appearance of the screen when first turned on is more like
a kaleidescopy without any defined image. I don't know whether to
describe this as "bleeding" or "burned out whites". best, Aaron


Hi Aaronep...

OK. my guess was off, but just for your interest...

Bleeding would be when you see a picture of for instance
someone wearing a red shirt, and the red shirt appears to
be 'leaking or smearing red' to the right side of where
the shirt really is...

And burned out refers to for instance a pic of someone
wearing a white (or brightly colored) shirt, when it
all appears to be one mass. No shades in the shadows
where folds are, and so on...

Back to the electrolytics...

Take care.

Ken