Thanks, good thought, probably have stock of replacement, and  easier to 
change out, than reinstall and problem still there. Have looked at the 
caps, and they aren't bulging or looking goofy. :) I'm only a hobbiest, 
and don't have fancy test tools, just a couple of DMM's

Spehro Pefhany wrote:
> At 04:57 PM 09/11/2009, you wrote:
>   
>> Thanks for the reply, there is only a few resistors and diodes, I'll
>> just replace all of them. I think the markings are OK to determine
>> values. Probably the transformer voltages can be measured and educated
>> guess what to replace it with if need be. Probably I can check the
>> resistance of the transformer windings. I'm pretty sure it's center
>> tapped, then the resistance of both sides should be close. :)
>>     
>
> You might want to also look at the power supply to see if the electrolytic cap
> has died, which could result in the current to the display varying.
>
> Try paralleling it with a known good one of similar value and same or
> higher voltage rating if you don't have an ESR meter handy.
>
> Best regards,
>
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