My advice to you is do not touch any parts inside this set. being that it is 16 years old i take it you have the older tube rather than LCD or Plasma.Even when switched off these sets contain high voltages that can kill even if switched off and unplugged from the mains. My advice to you is invest in a new set or call a TV repair person. No serviceable parts inside that you can repair.
carlito, February 2009