Yes you can provided you can handle electronic devices(safely) and can solder. Let me tell you all that you have to do so that you can decide for yourself. First up you should get 2 convergence ICs(STK392-570),
test the resistors in the circuit with a multimeter set in ohmmeter mode. If they are blown replace them with ones of same values. Once thats done apply thermal grease on the ICs remove the old ones(un-solder and de-attach them from the heatsink) and solder the new ones in. You may also have to perform a convergence mode adjustment. Let me know once you have replaced them and I will tell you how to do this.
Thank you so kindly for your answer! I think between two intelligent beings (my husband & I) we can attempt it. We have fixed many appliances and done several repairs together but never tackled a TV. I think we might try it based on your answer. It'll be fun. lol
Also, the advanced features menu in the Owner's Guide does have the instructions on advanced convergence but I think you might have another trick up your sleeve to do that so we can attempt to have you explain it after we replace the ICs. Thanks again!!!!
There is a trick to ensure that you don't fry yourselves :D LOL! Take a bulb holder and attach two wires to it. Plug a bulb(60W recommended) into the holder. Unplug the tv from the power supply. Now if you have a multimeter that has its own power supply then touch the two wires on the leads of the capacitors. The bulb will glow momentarily and turn off which means the capacitor is discharged. Repeat until you have discharged from all of the caps so that there will be no residual voltages on the board and you can safely work on it. Also wear an ESD(electro static discharge) wrist strap for a moment and remove it to help drain the static in your body. Otherwise it may fry the ICs.
Yes its better you order it along with the ICs. Make sure you get the values right. Since you have fixed so many stuff you may be knowing how to read them. If not then you can use the guide at the link below
http://www.elexp.com/t_resist.htm
Note that you can also get the resistors at a radioshack store or any other electrical store just in case you can't find them online.
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This answer was more than I had hoped for. Now I am excited to get the parts and do attempt the repair. Hopefully we won't fry ourselves in front of our children.
Hi again, Last question, shouldn't we be ordering resistors upfront at the same time we are ordering the ICs? We might as well replace them too if there are not too many. Thank you so much again in advance.
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