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2 more questions on this TV. I really appreciate the help from you guys so far, I know this isn't exactly what your are into.
1st is discharging the HV. I'm not a big fan of the way the service manual says to do it (adjusting it down while the TV is on) and I don't have a HV multimeter anyway. So does anyone have any other ideas?
2nd and this is an idea from my wife. Would a newer projector be able to make an image on this screen if mounted inside pointing at the mirror on the back panel? I know it would take a lot of tinkering to get a centered and focused image on the entire screen. If it works though this could be the living room TV and we could move the 32" LCD to the bedroom. Our living room has been taken over by the kids who require HD for Minecraft to work properly.
That second idea is not my cup of tea, but it would still be interesting if it worked.
I honestly like the idea of going ahead and getting the kit replacing all three STK's and do the resistors too just to be sure, add a fan, then building a computer into it (I have an old P4 board and Geforce 4 or '06 Intel MacMini on the shelf that would be perfect) and fill it with emulators and 5/6/7/8/90's TV for my office/shop.
CRT TV repair is still something I am just looking into. I have always been intrigued by the older TV's and have always loved visiting older people that still had a running set from the 50's and 60's, I also have a sweet spot for high end early 80's consoles with large speakers on both sides. From what I am learning here though, it is tedious work and not much profit involved. I do have to support a family of 4 plus we have been helping my brother in-law and his wife stay on their feet.
I also still have that 23" GE B&W I'm going to pull the chassis and go to town on someday. Maybe build in a roku with a paid up Hulu subscription and try to sell it if the CRT isn't too far gone, I know it will need a rejuvenation.
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