Samsung Convergence Problem

I believe I have a convergence issue. My picture has a bowed effect with the colors not aligned. I replace the PCB-CG Module but no luck. I believe my next step will be to replace the 2 IC chips. How do you remove these from the board, or should I have a tech do it? Thanks

Pete Buotte Apr 21, 2007

What about the bowing, would that be another issue, or would it be the convergence as well?

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It requires some pretty good solder skills and there may be a couple of resistors that need to go also. Take that CG board out it probably doesn't need it and you will likely have to completly re-align the set after repairing it with the new CG in there, just the IC's and resistors usually require minimal alinment

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Anonymous Apr 23, 2007

yep, almost always. if its all three colors bowed you will probably find a fusible resistor open.

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