Posts by CZ_the_DAY

That was overall a fair explanation and if either chip proves to be faulty, it likely costs less than a premium coffee. It's the labour that is priceless. The fact that you didn't give up and ultimately conquered this is as big a relief...

Quote: Originally Posted by medmike Hey CZ_.... What about replacing whole hdmi board? I replaced power board on one of my plasma displays once with good succes.... All the 'talk' has these boards costing $250 or more which...

I have a hardwired CPU fan placed deep inside my '576 and I don't detect any effect on the preamp/out. IMHO the only potential should be limited to tuning in weak RF signals like Satellite or especially AM (OMG does anyone still use...

Quote: Originally Posted by nlpearman I've had my 606 for 2 years with zero issues. However, my plasma is an old school 480p LG. I'm expecting to upgrade to a 1080p Panny soon. Based on what I'm reading in this thread, is it safe to...

(Heh, I was just checking for an update) I may have underestimated the amount of variables (flaws if you may) that any give ONKYO might be stricken with. To sum up the temperature issue; the ICs seem to become more (or less - refer to...

navtek, the 576 is stripped of the functions in that corner of the board, hence the lack of testing on my part. I read that some capacitors are marked only by lead length. If those were non-polarized aka bipolar, they should be...

Quote: Originally Posted by navtek OK, test results from voltage across the 5 wire connector. In standby, both + leads measure .67 volts. Power on, no display both + leads measure 12.45 V. Power on, OSD in 480P on screen, + leads...

Quote: Originally Posted by navtek CZ, ...I don't see how filtering issues will be determined using a DVM, wouldn't I need an O-scope.... Absolutely, would prefer to scope this but if DC was lower than expected, we might suffer...

navtek; good to have your feedback! It's just unfortunate that there was no happy ending. -Could you clarify what if any improvement this repair made -Also, if possible, carefully measure the main supply to the board (5 wire ribbon*)...

Hmmm, that's not a bad collection of gear (wipes away drool). And sure, more SM info is welcome. We should PM from now on and just post the abbreviated solution (or solicit ideas if stumped)