Question about Apex Digital GB4308 43" Rear Projection EDTV-Ready Television

Apex gb4308 multi colored horizontal bow in middle or screen.

Ok, heres the problem. my apex gb4308 has a multi colored horizontal bow in the middle of a black screen. You can almost make out an image in this tiny 3 inch bowtie shaped band crossing the screen. sound works great. Also I have already replaced the Convergence board ( waste of money ) it didn't help the problem but oh well. I have been told that the STK's are the next suspect. I'm looking for thoughts and sugestions on this annoying problem. Thanks

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rmyers_ve Feb 18, 2008

on this 43 inch apex tv, I have a horizontal band about 3/4 way up the screen and images are distorted in an angled view with some color distortion. Can you help me out
charlotte j Feb 28, 2008

I also have a 43inch apex with the colored horizontal lines. I was wondering if it is possible to be fixed or even get parts. Should i spend the 80 dollars for tv repair to come tell me when i maybe can't get the parts for the apex? is this something i can fix myself and how? Thank you
nomalla May 05, 2008

same problem color bow, good sound cant say it any better. disconnected and reconnected. cleaned components

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This is not an "STK" problem. Your problem is VERTICAL. You need to check your vertical chip for damage CN301 and check around it for any bad parts or loose connections. I've seen loose connections on the chip itself cause it to self-destruct.

Posted on Feb 17, 2008

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