1979 Magnavox Question

[jstout66]

No retrace lines. It literally looks like someone is slowly turning the brightness up and then back down.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by jstout66

No retrace lines. It literally looks like someone is slowly turning the brightness up and then back down.

If that set has the T995 chassis or simular, check for loose connections on the large mother board. It's a large board that has a lot of flex.

[holmesuser01]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

If that set has the T995 chassis or simular, check for loose connections on the large mother board. It's a large board that has a lot of flex.

I've soldered many of these sets. Lots of ground connections and all the little stakes that the modules plug onto. Also, check the connections on the actual modules. They like to crack.

Best of luck for you getting this one fixed.

[radiotvnut]

Originally Posted by holmesuser01

I've soldered many of these sets. Lots of ground connections and all the little stakes that the modules plug onto. Also, check the connections on the actual modules. They like to crack.

Best of luck for you getting this one fixed.

I've seen this alot on T991/T995/T809/T815. I've even seen quite a few of the newer C1/C2 chassis TV's that had loose connections on the electronic tuner modules; so, Magnavox had a little problem with loose connections during the '70's and early '80's.