Vizio regulators

[truep]

What is the problem here, do they run too hot or just poor quality? Perhaps I could add a small heat sink (using thermal glue) if it's a heat problem. I haven't worked on one with a regulator problem in some time but I have an eye on one that may have the problem.

[truep]

Re: Vizio regulators

Any one have any thoughts??

[notallbad]

Re: Vizio regulators

What are the fault symptoms?

[Pentium4]

Re: Vizio regulators

I think they're just cheap. Not just the regulators but the entire main board seems to be pretty low quality in Vizios. I think a little heatsink would help though