Hi guys I need help. I have a 29" sony trinitron model KV29 about 10 years old. The problem is lately when I turn on the tv the green color is missing, without the green color the picture is very dark. Usually after about 15-20 minutes the picture comes back on perfectly. However sometimes the screen goes blank after long viewing hours. Lately the screen has become very dark and the picture won't come back on. One time I removed the CRT socket and replaced it and the picture came back on. Yesterday the screen was really dark and I removed the CRT socket connected to the neck and replaced it many times but the picture never came back on even after cleaning the pins and board. This morning after giving up I tried to turn the tv back on and guess what, the picture was perfect after a few hours of off time. I checked the CRT neck and the orange glow is still there even when the picture is dark. I have sound and can change channels no problem. What is the problem? Is it a worn out CRT or a bad flyback transformer that doesn't charge the anode cap anymore?
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16 years ago