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Vertical output circuit failure. Could be as simple as a bad solder connection or it could be one of the sets with about 40 bad capacitors throughout the set. If the latter is the case and you fix the vertical failure you will have outher problems soon if the caps are not replaced. Post the model number.

Leonard

Thanks, Leonard. It's a CS-2710R. The problem w/ replacing it is that I built shelving around it and the opening is only W27" x H23".

Bill Memphis

We se these frequently. This is one of the sets that likley has 12-24 bad caps and some corrosion on the traces due to electrolyte leakage. Don't bother to fix it unless you have a servicer that has done them and tells you the same thing I do without prompting and the CRT tests good. Not likely to be a cost effective repair.

Leonard

Common type of repair for a TV shop. May cost between 100.00 and 150.00 depending on your area. Leonard is correct about the possibility of bad caps - but someone experienced with these should probably be able to advise if yours is one of the affected models.

Mark Z.

In addition to the other posters' good advice- do *not* operate the TV in this condition- the intense concentrated brightness on such a narrow portion of the screen will burn a visible line into the phosphor- permanently. This can happen fairly quickly and the resulting damage could be hard to live with.

Dave