GE13PF6504 no picture but green splotches

[vortalexfan]

Originally Posted by zeno

I think its D805 the one under the reg IC on schematic. . Common to
short & cheap insurance.
Hint for today. Note how all the PS parts are 800 numbers.
The whole set is blocked off by stages that way. SO Vert may be 400 #'s hoz
500 #'s audio 100 #'s etc. Makes it easy to find things without manuals.
Most sets are made that way.

73 Zeno

Panasonic used a similar numbering scheme for their electronics (TVs, VCRs, etc.) where certain parts of the TV or VCR circuit had a "x00,x000 or xx00 series" number that corresponded to certain circuits in the VCR or TV (and also made for easy cross reference for service data and parts replacement.)

[technoman9]

Alrighty, all of the parts I ordered finally arrived so I'm starting to put them in.
As I was getting ready to install the new regulator, I noticed the old one had a clear sticky goo on the back of it. I presume this to be some sort of heat sink compound to help transfer heat. I happen to have some Silicone Cooler Grease from Startech so am thinking of using that.

I've replaced cooler paste on a couple of CPUs in my lifetime but never a voltage regulator. Is there any particular way it needs to be applied? Is Silicone Cooler Grease OK to use on voltage regulators? My searches on the topic have not found much.