I purchased a 38" RCA widescreen HD TV model F38310YX5 in Nov 2002. It recently shut off and smelled hot and would not turn back on. After taking it to the television repair shop, I was told that the two parts needed (part #248598 High voltage block and part #250789 Fly Back)were no longer available. I called RCA and was given a case number and told to look on internet for parts because they had none available. In shopping for a new television, I was informed that this is a common problem with RCA and that it was thought that they had a class action suit against them for not making parts available. Law states that a company needs to carry parts for seven years past the end of discontinuing a model. I have $1800 invested, would like to know if anyone knows if parts are available and if in fact there is a law suit against RCA. I would like to put my name on the petition if there is. The repairman told me that me that he has had no luck with aftermarket parts.
I have not yet found the HV Block anywhere, but I have had good luck using replacement flybacks from a company called ASTI Magnetics based in New Jersey. I looked up the part number for your flyback at TRITRONICSINC.COM and found the ASTI substitute. Try that first. This part is available for $27.00 plus shipping. Its worth a try. I'll get back to you on the HV block.
Dan
i have a RCA tv. model F32669 SN 144431918 chassis CTC203CA5 ... it has a beautiful picture... here is the issue.. my dad just gave me the tv but the buttons to turn it on at the top of the tv done work at all..nor am i able to get it to turn on with the remote at this point..i would like to know if i can find a replacement ribbon cable and IC board that fit in the top of the tv..Thanks for your help