GE Porta Color model id help and future repair help

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by AlanInSitges

I'm not sure about the color problem, but you assume correctly that the line cord is supposed to be captive in the cabinet back so it disconnects when you remove it. There is usually a squared-off C clip inside the cabinet back that's pretty easy to pry out. You can kind of see one in place here.

Your set has the HE chassis, which is somewhat improved from the very first version, and I believe also has an all purpose-made CRT instead of the first-generation's 25-inch shadow mask that was cut down to make it fit. The Sams is 1384-1.

Those sets suffer from bad solder connections on the PC board; you might try tapping around on it and see what you can turn up.

I used to hate those things with a passion, because those things had such a rotten picture. They worked fairly good for what they were.
Right now, they are a important part of color TV history!
The AC power cord is polarized type, with one pin larger and one smaller. It's even more important one the connector end. Someone is using a non-polarized cord that doesn't fit right.
In my collection, I have three P'colors in my collection, two HE5's and one HD, low focus volts CRT. All three work very well and are in good condition.
BTW, the older model HD, the original power cord was missing. While driving home, I located a discarded B/W solid state GE portable that had a power cord on it that made my set complete.
That's my side of the story and I'm sticking with it.