My Tv has many black lines at the top of the screen which distort the picture. Sometimes the picture goes altogether and a high pitch squeal eminates. Increasingly white wavy lines flash accross the screen. Please can anyone help - is it worth repairing or should I bin it? Thanks!

J Croft, October 2004

'high pitch squeal eminates'

had similar problem on video ....50pence ectrolytic cap. replaced and all is well again.

scooter, October 2004

Sounds like the regulated power supplies are being disrupted, possibly by a faulty electrolytic capacitor or power transistor which is about to fail.

I suggest you have it checked asap before it fails completely. Don't be tempted to run it in this condition, otherwise it may fail with more expensive consequences.

Cobweb, October 2004