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Radio Shack Portavision (color CRT) suddenly died, dark out-of-focus image


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07-29-2017, 08:21 PM

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I was able to remove the black goop - TV acts exactly the same. Arc is in same place and same size/brightness. Worth a shot though - thanks.

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07-29-2017, 09:35 PM

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Sounds like your CRT socket has arced, carbonizing some of the plastic. Can you get a photo of the phenomena in a darkened room? Sure would help...

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