[Shop-talk] Fixing LCD TVs

[Randall]

> The low voltage cabe tests fine. There's a high voltage line 
> with no specs so I can't test it. But there's a capacitor 
> right next to the transformers that looks like this:
> 
> http://groupwbench.org/InsigniaCap.JPG

Sure looks busted to me!  Unfortunately, it probably took some other components with it.

I've seen a couple of designs lately for ESR testers; that usually claim they can be used in-circuit.  Eg,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anatek-Blue-ESR-Capacitor-Tester-Meter-Complete-Kit-for-Assy-/252151208911?hash=item3ab5621bcf:g:ErUAAOxydgZ
TJ77b

-- Randall