Samsung Celebrity Tv with an odd power issue

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Sealtest

The transistor was cool to the touch and raising the AC caused the amps to go up. Then the screen started pulsing and an odd smell filled my shop. Something is giving off heat somewhere on the board. A laser thermometer really would come in handy probably.

I'm going to look through some case histories and see if any sets in the book have had the same issue or something close.

Feel the electrolytics and see if the main one is getting hot or warm. They can give off a funny smell as well.
It's a good learning tool, but unfortunately it's not worth the money and effort you're putting into it.