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tdbn1
01-10-09, 07:29 PM
RCA Model F27700MG Chassis CTC169CA5. Power supply fuse blown. Replaced it, set still did not work. Further noticed the 2.7 ohm 15w open. Replaced it now fuse blows immediately. Is my problem the HO transformer. The HO transistor is OK.
craftsman_50
01-10-09, 11:39 PM
Going to be the power regulator transistor.Looks like the HOT.Located in far right corner.Never seen a flyback go bad on a 169 chasis.
tdbn1
01-11-09, 09:42 AM
You are on the button. The transistor is shorted. Thanks.