WHAB’s 1924 Brick Schoolhouse RDWC

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When I went to pull the 1962 GMC Camper Special out of the field 1 or more tire was low on air.

I went and fetched up my JEGS 5 gallon portable air tank.

This would be the second time I’ve used it.

It was filling the tire fine BUT when I pulled the air chuck off the Shrader valve air continued to escape freely. I turned the air tanks on/off valve to off. I fiddled with the pin in the air chuck that interacts with the Shrader valve and opened the air tank on again and nothing changed. Air continued to escape.

I messaged JEGS (on Amazon) soon after I got back to the Schoolhouse last night.

I’ll bet it was less than 1 hour (on a Sunday) and JEGS messaged me back.

I explained the situation and showed them my JEGS portable air tank in its current condition (nearly mint…just some dust from covered storage out in the Firewood Bin.

I only asked for a replacement hose with included air chuck.

Right at about 1 hour ago, JEGS contacted me advising me the replacement hose (I presume with air chuck included) is being sent.

All said and done well under 24 hours, including some of that 24 hours being on a Sunday.

Service done right!

My nephew brought me an old tv hanging out in his closet.

It’s an old LG. He doesn’t know any of the information on it except that it doesn’t have its base or its remote control.

I don’t need any of that. What I do need are model numbers/part numbers. I can’t find any of that anywhere on the exterior of the case.

I’m going to try and pop the case to see if I can find any of that on the interior, what I can access of it.

No Schower last night. I had barely enough in me to strip down, scrub my hands and face and fall into bed.

Luckily, I was fully clothed and fully covered while working on the grease machine and crawling on the floor. My clothes got the worst of it!

Also regards, Schower…I forgot I hadn’t mounted the Schower Head yet. I still have to lay the shower head on the floor of the tub facing down or turn the valve on and off each time using its claw-foot tub fixture assembly outside the curtain whenever I need it.

Standing up MORE is certainly a benefit.

I’ll test drive this Schower WHAB Model #1 and incorporate changes to it as I use it and use those changes in the ‘real’ making of a Schower WHAB Model #2 assembly and subsequent.

I hope you’re all making your week great!

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WHAB

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After my last post I had a new email in my inbox.

My Overgrow shirt arrived! From ordered to delivered in just a tad over 7 days!

I am a bit puzzled over the care instructions. I get the Cold Wash Only. I get the no Bleach.

What I’m puzzled over is no Tumble Dry…

First, why not?

Second, they want it clothesline dried?

And, I stand firmly behind the last “DON’T”…

EVER!

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WHAB

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I lifted the hood on the Mystery LG…(that’s my repurposed 3x5 Window to Window Pocket Hole Tool Holder) repurposed Schower Rod Radius Rod (Stick. Rod fit in more poetically!)

Nothing like a Data Plate anywhere under there. I took pictures of several part numbers, most of which I won’t bore you with save this one. It is the motherboard on the left of the above image.

I’m putting the LG away until I can do some research on it.

I do see on the motherboard that it looks to have a MFG year date of 2010.

It’s also very heavy for it’s size.

My nephew mentioned that he thought he remembered it being a Plasma TV.

I told him in advance of opening it up, and that I’m not being unappreciative of his generosity and effort bringing it up here (he wanted to come back up today to try and do a better clean up - petroleum products were spilled. I suggested Muriatic Acid. That’s what he’s trying, or tried…looked like he was off property already when I went for mail), I am extremely appreciative.

I mentioned to him that IF I can’t find good #'s on it I can’t do anything with it.

I don’t see any #s I can use. I found some chassis stamps.

Strain relief reattached. Screws and power cord cover bagged up and cord stowed.

Gonna stack the Vizio on top of it…after I put a moving blanket on top of the rigid foam PTP laid down. Also raises the work surface to a more usable WHAB height (oh, my aching…everything! )

I may only be able to look at things at this point…

…my back ‘may be’ trying to do me in!

Once I get the Vizio down, IF I get the Vizio down (in repairable order ), I’m going to try and make some headway on the Schower head holder mount! It may come down in a headlong path crashing to the floor IF my back disagrees with our agreement! I’d not do anymore tonight and possibly go lay down. Maybe even some pharmaceutical assistance! (I haven’t taken any since I secured the items, not one)

WOW!,
WHAB

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I may have solved a problem I have been pondering for years now - and pretty much settled on one considering my ‘building’ options (no walls, sensitive site…etc.) - with additional research I stumbled on a solution that’s WAYYYYY more easy than anything I’ve conjured or seen previously to today…

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Waterpik-Magnetic-Slide-Strip-Chrome-5-Spray-Shower-Head/1000813202

You’ve seen it in other pictures. There is one of those stand-alone clawfoot tub faucets that mount to and go through the floor here. I can’t move that, not until IF or when the Cloakroom is remodeled.

With a magnetic mount I can put a strip of wood vertically in the window frame to attach it to, below the cross member I up there. A ‘remote’ mount of sorts.

When I went in earlier researching the topic again to eyeball it again and consider potential Schower head height (which may change in the future. bought long curtains for other idea. I hate shower curtains dragging the bottom of the enclosure, tub or shower), one idea was to construct a overhead mount with a drop-down arm above the current faucet. Building it on top of what’s there without intruding IN the space. I don’t want wood IN the shower to get wet and create potential problems. Extra leverage on that suspended arm doesn’t fare well in my Thought Process Machine.

I’m going to try that above. My only concern is the thickness of the material and the strength of the magnet. I’m thinking I ‘could’ put TWO tiny screw holes through the curtain on that previously mentioned vertical support. This would also solve the “Shoulder” “Elbow” “Window” potential.

I have always liked WaterPik products. On their shower heads I especially like their silicone jets. I cleaned the other one here just recently. It was a total disassembly and reassembly.

I can’t buy it right now. I have 2 modem/routers I’ve paid for. Expecting refund on one.

Those rain shower heads (or whatever they’re called) are something I’ve been aware of, of course, but never considered it here. The idea has potential here.

I’m fairly certain I’m done for the night…I haven’t done anything besides the above since my last post…

Good morning!

Make it a great day, would’ja?!?!

Injury on the field, medical team seen rushing gurney to the scene of the carnage!

Edit Add: In contravention of Drs. orders, Field Test Feasibility Study Concludes High Potential Of Success!

Repurposed aCPAP machine magnets and driver tip. That’s 2 layers thick. No problem. Looking at it I’m not sure where my concern arose

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WHAB

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Wow. I had to post this.

I found the motherboard. I found a motherboard replacement…not saying that’s what wrong with it. I don’t need a motherboard. It is sub-assembly of a higher assembly, ‘part’ of a higher assembly.

Amazon.com: LG EAY60803201 (YP42LPBL) Power Supply Unit

ShopJimmy has the replacement.

ShopJimmy is the same fella that help me through diagnosing a problem with the Vizio and providing a very cost effective solution.

I could not endorse this guy (non-gender specific ) enough…

TV Parts & Appliance Parts | Repair Made Easy | ShopJimmy

Will refer back to his knowledge when I get back to the LG.

His information actually gave great detail explaining exactly what the problem was and you could see exactly what he was referring to. In my case it was “Cold Joints”. Solder joints improperly performed, failed.

I also found LG’s Model History page. It took 31 pages to get down the the diagonal ‘range’

I’m currently 33 pages in…stopping for now.

Oh, fuck!!!

Still no poisons, btw

Drs. orders

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WHAB

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I dropped the TP-Link Modem/Router off at the UPS drop off.

Full refund was back in my account before I got back to the Schoolhouse. Under 2 hours.

I tried to hand them the DirecTV Satellite Receiver for return but they said they can’t take it, they can’t ship it.

I was told it needed to be dropped off a UPS ‘Store’. The only one I’m familiar with is in the “City”.

I’m going to try and find anther Store closer to here.

Every time I go to ‘Town’ on this one road I see this sign. Cracks me up every time I see it…

It’s like a real life Horror Film type plot.

Who the hell would purposely Camp at or near a Cemetery!?!?

I did a search several months ago trying to find out what the deal with it is. There is another Mitchell Campground & Cemetery in the search results that are not this Mitchell Campground & Cemetery.

What a weird concept, in my Thought Process Machine!

Also, while I was in ‘Town’ I went to see availability of a potential future purchase.

I don’t have that cash.

After wrestling with the idea, I asked my sister to front me the cash and I’ll pay her back $100 a month.

I have other things to get done. I don’t need to be a TV repairman ‘right now’.

She said she would.

Bigger, newer and more capabilities and features.

And, hopefully it won’t need any major repairs for a least a few years, and minor ones, too!

One of the other things needing done is …

It was in the mailbox before I went to town.

All I see are two minor nicks in the plastic on the top of the case.

Changing hats to Internet Technician, again.

Wish me luck!

I hope you’re all making this a great day. You know I am!

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WHAB

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I can follow directions pretty well.

I was following the directions to replace the one router for the other.

The directions directed me to a url to Admin the Actiontec T3200 Modem/Router.

http://192.168.254.254

It wouldn’t work. I tried 3 different browsers and 1 or 2 of them more than once.

It refused to connect.

I found Windstream’s Tech Help phone number…luckily after normal hours.

Man, that was the worst part of the entire engagement.

She did know what she was working with here. She said I had “Fiber”, I don’t. She said I had to plug in the DSL line. There is no DSL line here, there has never been a wired phone in this building.

I said, “Ma’am, your reading 10 year old instructions.”

She had me plug the LAN line I use for my PC and plug it into the new router.

I said, “Ma’am, what about the other end?!?!”

A 1/2 hour Teching the Tech Person! Geebus! The helpful part only took about 3 minutes.

Near the very end of our call I tried that URL again.

It was alive!

Now I can get this stuff settled into its new home, finally.

Oh, I need to go around and reconnect my Bluetooth/Wireless devices up again.

I’m glad I waited and didn’t just jump on that at that time, I’d be redoing it now.

Who wants to go camping? Found a neat spot!

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WHAB

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My sister tried to make the purchase and was having trouble with it.

I used her card about an hour ago and it went right through, right after she told me she couldn’t finish the purchase!

I will certainly investigate the old Vizio in the future. I suspect it is the power supply, wherever that may be in that TV. It’s been a long time since I was under the hood of that one. It’s been a great tv otherwise.

I’m probably going to dump the other. I can’t imagine using a power hog like a Plasma for regular use in the 21st Century.

I don’t know if Plasma’s can be put out with the trash.

Is there a proscribed method of disposal?

Is there anything reclaimable in a Plasma? I have absolutely no clue.

IF anyone has information regarding recycling Plasma TVs I’d like to read it.

Then, I forgot, I bought that Waterpik Magnetic Slide Strip Fixed Showerhead before I left for town. That’s the remedy there. I’m also ruminating a more presentable version for the Schower itself down the road. I have in mind that I’d like it to look like it was made for that spot.

Also, I’m going to have to elongate it. At some point. The curtain rod diameter is good - up there. The curtains are hanging inside that diameter. I can’t move without hitting curtain. Even just standing there. Will need a longer curtain rod, an oval curtain rod, moving the curtain away from the center in both directions.

Regardless all of that. Schower time is greatly improved!

The new Schowerhead is due in on Friday. Lowe’s had the best price by around $20 and free shipping.

Schower, like scower but without the run!

Edit Add: I found a recycler. It’s in the “City”, though.

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WHAB

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Dang it!

I woke up to no Internet.

I did everything a user is instructed to do and none of it worked.

I had to call the ISP again.

The Tech sent out here is telling me that because it was a used modem/router their wireless system found something in the ActionTec T3200 Modem/Router. Some internal security functions.

I went through the whole “why are you not using the Nokia Beacon 6?” (only 2 LAN’s was the reason).

The Tech just left.

He had on his truck and did install a ActionTec T3280V. The other Tech that first told me to get the T3200 never mentioned that Windstream had ActionTec in house.

It seems to be working.

However, it puts me back on the “Rental” fees

I’m going to try and send the T3200 back to the Amazon seller. I’m not sure they’ll accept it back.

I have other things I could be and should be doing.

Now I have to go through and reconnect WiFi and Bluetooth devices again.

I’ve been at it since 8:30am. 4-1/2+ hours. And more time yet will have to be spent.

I reassembled the old Plasma LG for its trip to the ‘City’.

I also got the Vizio down and the motherboard is fried. These 2 pictures show it pretty well.

That’s the same board I swapped out earlier. IF down the road I can afford another ShopJimmy.com supplied motherboard I will buy one and do something with the Vizio. Maybe a computer monitor. Maybe a “Shop” TV. It worked very well for the time I’ve had it. Had I not been able to fix that one I would not have had any TV. Getting a free broken TV and fixing it was the only way - at that time - that I was going to have any TV.

I may buy a new motherboard IF I get a refund on the ActionTec T3200.

I know, first world problems!

I have caught myself while listening to the XMRadio over these TV-Less days quickly looking toward a TV that wasn’t even powered on expecting to see what was being discussed… I’ve done it a dozen or so times.

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WHAB

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Dang it II!!!

The other day I was finding it difficult to turn my phone on or off using the Otter Box power button. I thought maybe it was due to age.

After fiddling with it for a couple of days, poking my fingernail into the button opening to push the button deeply. I decided to look at the otter box case off of the phone. The protruding portion of that rubber button is irregular, some of it looking worn down flush with the edge of the case.

After taking the case off, I was just handling it normally and something was allowing me to move the case, to squeeze it together, it seemed…without looking, just going by feel.

I took a close look at it and the darned back panel is having a come-apart! The case is separating! The back panel is not removable by the end user. It’s not made to be removed.

$250 deductible. A new contracted phone is “Free”.

I am eligible for a new upgraded phone but, I was going to intentionally not get an upgrade this go round. I was going to keep my Samsung Note20 Ultra 5G past its contract date to keep my costs down. IF it kept working I’d have kept it.

Not upgrading doesn’t seem to be an option at this point.

I’m going to have to upgrade, IF I’m going to have a phone. I’m looking at the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

I had no idea it was separating withing the Otter Box. I’m only upgrading because of risk of losing on my phone as has happened once before. Lost literally everything. I had to rebuild everything I needed.

I also contacted Otter Box about the case failing earlier this morning. I answered a couple of questions on their website and they’re sending me out a new case…

And, the Amazon seller of the ActionTec T3200 has agreed to accept the product back for refund!

I need a nap!

There is something else, but it escapes me at the moment, of course…Edit Add: forthcoming!

I told you!

Edit Add: I’ve been dealing with Ebiz Global for almost 2 weeks. I bought 2 of these.

I wanted to give them a chance at controlling my wild Ladies!

This how things have been going…

I am very interested to see how that all works out in real time!

They’re still insisting their “Modular” “Build as you go” Tomato cage is 48 inches long as shipped. I just finally said, Okay, whatever you say…yes, please replace those lost.

Edit Add II: Now I see the problem with their understanding of what was shipped and my understanding of what was being shipped.

The description used to read 13x13x3, and it still is down in the “Product Information” lower down the page. I was looking for about 1 foot sized packages. I never found them.

After our exchange they said, “yeah…we made a mistake, the description was wrong, we’ll fix it”…well, okay but 48 inches will never be 13 inches in that package! I was insistent.

It now reads…"48"H (Height) x 12"D (Diameter) Inches"

Which make it even stranger. TWO 4 foot long packages disappeared. There aren’t any “Porch Pirates” around here!

They were talking like 'hey, mister, how could you miss 48 inch long packages?"

I’m saying nothing in that package is 48 inches. Per their description was 13x13.

They’re finally sending out 2 more.

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WHAB

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I’m gonna be busy for a bit!

I didn’t ask for the On/Off valve. Only the Air Chuck, that chrome bit hanging out of the box there. They’re air chucks are swagged on to their hoses. It’s the air chuck that went bad. I didn’t want anything other than what was obviously faulty.

I still need a nap!

Make it a great night!

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WHAB

[Gpaw]

Looking at the pictures a couple questions come to mind.

Feel the top of C603 (electrolytic cap), does it feel domed or is it flat?
(Pic. looks domed).

What caused the scorch mark on the bare PCB? (up by the H/S).

You don’t often see the primary/secondary boundary laid out on the S/S.

Cheers
G

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Hey brother @Gpaw

Yes, its top is crested, bubbled. I didn’t see it with my eyes but in a picture I saw what looked like a liquid on the top, nearer to right edge. I haven’t looked at that board since I noticed it in the picture.

I don’t know what caused that scorching on the board. It’s running solo out there, it seems. I didn’t see any obvious circuit routing near it. Didn’t take close look at that, either. It’s the first thing I noticed and knew I’d have to remove the board to investigate. I will take that board out as soon as I can. I don’t want or need that TV just laying around in here for too long.

I did find another motherboard, from more than 1 site, but not on shopjimmy’s. He was completely out of stock. I emailed him inquiring. I have not heard back. I’ll give him first go at my money, being a loyal customer…it’s how I roll. I find them from $24+ to $75+. Haven’t dug into their details.

I don’t speak French, my friend!

I am certainly glad that you do!

I’ll get some pictures of the other side of that PCB (that one I know! ) as soon as I get those three items settled into their homes!

First a !

Thanks for speaking up, my friend, sincerely. I learn so much from you and our discussions.

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WHAB

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Good thing I double checked, maybe…

I was about to make the last lift and decided I should check the width of the leg sets in relation to the shelf for it.

The legs are about 4 inches wider (between the legs from side-to-side) than that shelf it’s suppose to rest on.

I think I’m going to have to add an width extender to the shelf.

Dang!

At least I didn’t struggle with it raised up in that cluttered corner even though I did clear more than enough of a path.

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WHAB

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I screwed up.

I misidentified which component you were speaking to. C603 isn’t visible in that second image and I thought you were referring to what to me was the obvious component. That is the image I was referring to when I said I thought I saw some leakage of some sort.

I’m sorry.

Knock me in the head next time!

I know what Capacitors are but that “electrolytic” threw me for a loop!

First time I’ve ever seen that word. I’ve even seen those capacitors forever, very familiar with their appearance. I’ve not seen those two words together before.

I apologize, brother!

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WHAB

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That took longer and it was sketchier than I would have thought.

Getting it up in place went easier than I expected. It’s temporary. Once I got it up on my shoulder the rest was easy. Without damage.

Instead of adding another full section of shelving to the front of what is there I screwed some 2x4’s on top of each other as a ‘flat space’ contacting the underside of the body of the TV. The 2 front feet aren’t touching anything.

It’s actually leaning backward for some reason. I didn’t expect that.

I got to thinking last night that the number 55 is stuck in my head. I am pretty sure 55 was the diagonal dimensions I measured the shelf for. I’m pretty sure I thought anything larger would not fit there.

OOPS!

I am going to have to build something to support it better.

I had already decided before I ever got the TV up there that I’m going to wire it in place so it doesn’t topple forward when Terra Firma decides to shake things up! They do occur here but not very often.

Better prepared.

You’ll note that the XMRadio I use is the OLD ones, the original XMRadio. I got it in 2002. It’s the Delphi SkyFi. It also disappears from the pictures.

It’s going back home!

Okay, now where was I?!?!

I have to reset all the devices again, then back to a Grow. After I get that ActionTec T3200 shipped out. After that I do not foresee any encumbrances. And, I need to install that Magnetic Showerhead Mount. The magnet is PLENTY strong. I think I was thinking of Hotel/Motel shower curtains. They have really think shower curtains. The style I’m using does remind of what I’ve seen before.

However, I’m think I’m dated out of getting anything in the ground outdoors this go round.

Will concentrate on the Indoor and if the stars align I might get a late starter in the ground, maybe.

I am going to get another AC Infinity T6 as a booster fan as soon as I can for the A/C that’s been acting up. I hope it helps! I hope it solves that icing issue.

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WHAB

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I went back and got better images.

The layout perspective…

Then getting closer in…

Yes, that capacitor is slightly domed. The only one it that shape.

The underside of the board. The scorched spot is just about the middle of the picture just to the right of the hole along that black strip. Exactly to the right of the R705/R706 marking.

Sorry for screwing it up the first run through. It was probably like reading how my Windstream Tech call sounded to me! WTF!!!

Good morning, man!

Make it a great day, you and all you others!

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WHAB

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Temporary installation is done for now.

I made a 3-point tie-down up there, at the very top. I tried a couple of times to get all 3 points in the picture and this is the best I could get up there.

Pretty sketchy, too. I drilled a tiny hole in the case to accept my short, fat sheet metal screw that my Safety Wire could get a good bite on.

I started drilling, very carefully, very slowly not pushing hard on it at all. I didn’t want to punch through the what I thought was plastic and into the inner workings, even one of those “back-light” things, IF they’re even doing those these days.

I pulled the drill bit back when it was taking a little too long to drill through plastic. There was fine metal shavings where I was drilling that hole. I wasn’t pushing hard on it at all…just letting it spin and control the punch through…it was just making very fine cuts.

I just kept back pressure on the drill motor sort of pushing and pulling at the same time.

When I punched through I saw light come out that hole. I thought, “Hooo- boy, I’ve done it now!!!”.

It’s perfectly fine. TV Manufacturers really should build something into the case for this purpose, on-board anti-tipping provisions.

I also tipped the top forward quite a bit, as it was leaning backwards. It is leaning towards the front now. And I added about 1/4 inch of shim to the back of those temp 2x4 shims there, shimming the shims. That has eliminated 98% of the reflecting glare from the ceiling lights! And, there is no chance that TV is falling down!

I need to take another run up that ladder, though. I had to take some length off that overhead light I use, it barely cleared my sight line with the smaller TV.

I didn’t feel comfortable enough to lean over to the side enough to push the hook through the hole, even though I had to lean way over to take it off that same hook!

I’ve actually been wanting to move the inline on/off switch on that light to the far side in the picture, the other end of the TV. Where it is now is right in the way of my more easily accessing . President’s Day is nigh! Oh, dang, I have to modify that light out there yet! I forgot what we settled on. Do you remember, @Gpaw?!?! J/K…I’ll find it. My search skills here have improved minimally, but improved all the same! From memory, I recall it to have been a promising idea.

I’m going to leave things right here for this morning!

Good morning!

Make it a great day - and weekend!

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WHAB

[Gpaw]

Sorry, I slipped into my old shorthand ways…

S/S = silk screen (the white ink info on the printed circuit board (PCB)
H/S = heatsink

C603 has definitely vented and would need to be replaced. (that might have taken out the IC).

Cheers
G

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Friend, your shorthand is demonstrably superior to my French!

Hey, opinion time!

Do you have an opinion on why that relatively ‘new’ power board fried itself?

I don’t believe it’s even 3 years old, in my possession I should say. I have no idea on how long it sat on Jimmy’s shelves.

ShopJImmy has responded to my inquiry.

Sonny (ShopJimmy)

Feb 16, 2023, 13:43 CST
Hey Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx,

Thanks for reaching out to us! Unfortunately, this part is out of stock at this time. Also, due to how we source and harvest TV parts, we can’t give you an accurate in-stock lead time. The good news is that we’re constantly adding new TV parts to our inventory, so please don’t hesitate to check back often.

In the meantime, I would definitely recommend going to the part’s product page and clicking the black “Notify me” button (you’ll need to pop your email address in the field above it). We’ll then email you as soon as we get that part back in-stock!

I’m going to do as Sonny suggested and sign up for the “Notify Me” function.

They’ve been really good to me and I have time. Unless that time window changes. I am loyal to businesses that are fair with me…even IF I have to pay a little more sometimes.

Maybe that board came out of a “Harvested” TV and was old and tired before I installed it?

Before I popped the cover I knew it was power related just by the audible BBBBBBiiiiiZZZZTTTT, I just expected it to be any other component related but separate from that particular board.

I bought it around the Sep 24, 2019 time frame, so I got nearly 2-1/2 years of service out of their part and I know why I chose them…their extensive “Help” information and their price. Whatever the price was, without their help and their prices I got off cheap when cheap was all I had.

I hope you’re making it a great day, my friend!

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WHAB