I have a 15 year old RCA , Home Theater television, model G27750WK which has never given me a minutes trouble. A few weeks ago the screen started to twitch at times. Last night the screen went black except for a vertical colored stripe down the middle of the screen . Has my picture tube gone out? I still have sound. If it is the picture tube, would I be better off buying a new TV? How much does a picture tube cost? (The serial # is 336350272)

May just be a Vertical Output transistor. Call a local shop and see what their response is,
Some places sell more than they repair?

May just be a Vertical Output transistor. Call a local shop and see what their response is,
Some places sell more than they repair?



Thanks, you have at least given me some hope.

But with the switch to Digital TV in 2009, consider upgrading.

Vertical output transistor is a very good possibility.

But with the switch to Digital TV in 2009, consider upgrading.

Vertical output transistor is a very good possibility.

I'm already using satellite so do I have to worry about the switch?

No, a good analog TV is not and will not be obsolete Feb 09. Don't scrap because of 1 part, scrap because no competent repair facility is available. New TV's are light, shallower.
Satellite and Cable boxes do not require a digital TV, Don't worry.

No, a good analog TV is not and will not be obsolete Feb 09. Don't scrap because of 1 part, scrap because no competent repair facility is available. New TV's are light, shallower.
Satellite and Cable boxes do not require a digital TV, Don't worry.

I contacted a repairman today and he thought, as you did ,that it is that transistor you mentioned. It's at his shop now. My son also told me that I was fine with the digital thing. Thanks again.