I have a an Akai model # PT5492S year manufactured 2002 what happens is I plug in TV and the red timer light comes on, on the front panel indicating power but no picture/sound. The set is making a steady sizzling/buzzing type noise. In order to get tv on I have to plug and unplug several times until pic comes on sometime 20 minutes sometimes 2 hours. I have to unplug TV in order to turn off TV off/on control not responding. I have some soldering skill and understanding of basic components, enough to be kinda dangerous.

What you will do doing that is blow up your TV. You have componeny failure in the supply, probably dried out electrolytics but it could be a startup resistor high.

Thanks for the reply.I understand. So what is the fix? Do I replace the PS if so how do i locate one.

Akai went bust and my Woo took it over, Now Akai is what can be found at a price. To fix this you need a tech who with luck will find something. If you look for parts or a diagram you could spend hours for no result.