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Size Model Chassis Symptom Problem Description Fix
5050SBX78B AP-82Videointermittent videoReplace 3D Y/C comb filter
5050SBX78B AP-82Videolow contrast on all inputsIY01
5050SBX78B AP-82Videono brightnessC724
5050SBX78B AP-82Videodark edges, especially in motionEEPROM
5050SBX78B AP-82VideoRed misconvergesIK04, IK05
5050SBX78B AP-82VideoPicture is smearedreplace 3D comb filter
5050SBX78B AP-82Videosquare box and dots on screenneeds memory initialization
5050SBX78B AP-82Audioreplaced I401, but still no audioneed memory initialization
5050SBX78B AP-82TV GuideWill not load TV Guide +replaced Guide + module
5050SBX78B AP-82VideoPicture is dark, if you turn up screen you see retrace linesQ806
5050SBX78B AP-82PowershutdownI902, I905, I903, E994
5050SBX78B AP-82Powerclick and shutdown, E994 openC707
5050SBX78B AP-82audiono audioQ013
5050SBX78B AudioAudio still on with volume all the wall downLS05
5050SBX78B Videoclock loses time or won't run at allR0H8, D031, Q018
5050UX11K AP-23Video Unstable Video with many misc symptoms Replace all surface mount electrolytic caps (4) on M301 (one is NP)
5050UX22B AP-53Video No video, but audio and OSD are OK R708 (47kohm/.5W, on def PCB)
5050UX27K AP-63Power Shutsdown STRM6511, resolder I907
5050UX58B AP-83 Convergence All 3 CRTs out of alignment, will not adjust Replaced both convergence ICs (STK392-110) then used the factory realignment procedure
5050UX58B AP-83 Video sides pulled in C605 (4500pF, in pincushion circuit)
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Warning

: Don't kill yourself.  If you do, don't blame us...  We totally warned you.  These tips are intended for qualified service technicians that know what they're doing.  Unqualified persons should never service their own equipment.  Televisions contain very high voltage that could kill you.