Screen on rca tv compressed into 2 inch line in middle

This type of issue can only be fix by a professional tech specially if its a flat screen TV. the line across indicate that there is a problem with the projection of the unit.

do the proper isolation proceedure and try unhooking the Su from the SC board to see if you then get a normal picture all the way across the bottom half of the screen? I am assuming the Vertcal extends extends all the way from top to the bottom of the screen?

Hello
If there is a white line across the screen, the vertical output section of your TV is faulty. If the line is vertical at the middle of the screen, horizontal deflection yoke doesn't get sweep signal. You haven't mentioned about the full mode number of your RCA TV. Therefore I can only give you this much hint. OK.

this is a frame fault
the fact that you can still see the line when the tv is off is because you have been watching with the line and it has burnt into the crt.

time to buy a new tv

the vertical IC most likely has failed

change your power pack

Uh-Oh.. Sounds like the BGA RAM in the video circuit. (These units are Intel based and Core 2 duo if posted correct).. We can repair if you need help and its under warranty and sorry its not a home remedy situation..

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Hi Andy.

This is a straight forward repair & wont be expensive.
The problem is either dry joints on frame chip or component going thermal and failing at a certain temperature.
Cost for repair will be between £35.00 to £55.00 ask for a quote first.

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Chris.

check for bad c14505 220mf.
or u14501 vertical output ic.

yes it can still be fixed! the pop sound you've heard maybe came from a blown capacitor in the vertical deflection circuits. this symptom, sometimes called the tube light effect, it is characterised by a bright thin horizontal line across the middle of the screen. this symptom is caused by a breakdown in the vertical deflection circuit. hence maybe the trouble maybe in the vertical oscillator, amplifier or output circuits. but if all i have said is not clear to you, better bring it to a qualified tv technician. good luck!