Zenith Chromacolor console no video

[radiotvnut]

A capacitor is most likely what exploded and those white ceramic tubular caps were known to explode. When that happens, it can shoot pieces of foil and wax paper all over the place.

[StratLou]

Originally Posted by radiotvnut

A capacitor is most likely what exploded and those white ceramic tubular caps were known to explode. When that happens, it can shoot pieces of foil and wax paper all over the place.

Since it was one or more of those white caps, then, it seems that the tripler was the only other component replaced. Would you agree? Still have to remove the bottom cover and see what may have been done on the underside of the chassis.

Also, any thoughts on the loose ground strap as a possible solution to the video problem? Haven't had a chance to reattach and not sure where to reattach exactly. Will try to pinpoint where it could've detached from. If anyone has any idea, please let me know. Thank you.

[Zenith26kc20]

Those ground straps usually have a slip clip to go on the picture tube magnetic shield. I've also seen them ripped off of the CRT socket when someone was too lazy to replace a carbon trailed (arced over) crt socket.
Most likely the chassis was pulled and put on a jig for repair and the tech didn't see the ground when he reinstalled it.