November 7, 2007 5:24 AM

dans_repair_service said: Without checking the unit itself, I would think that the problem is that the standby transformer is open.  Was there a power outage or surge?  I'll try to get more details and post additional instructions. Dan

How would I go about testing this transformer to see if that's the problem? I have no schematics and am not too familiar with these types of transformers, more wires running out of it than most.

November 11, 2007 5:36 PM

dans_repair_service said: You should see that one side has only 2 leads.  Check these for continuity.  Many of these transformers have fuses inside them for added protection.  If the measurement reads open (infinity), the transformer needs to be replaced. Another option is that this unit uses a switch-mode power supply.  In this case, you should see a standby indication, but no other action.  There are capacitors in the supply that initiate oscillation.  If the cap is bad, no oscillation... no power. Dan

Dan , i checked the two leads and there is continuity. As for the standby action there is no indication of this at all, everything is dead.