I moved on and could not get past step 6
What happened at step 6?
Check the solder joints on R26, Tr2, R31.
Check the wire connections to the transformer, look for a thread that might be causing a short circuit.
I was checking for shorts anywhere and did find continuity between two pins on U3
Pins 1 and 2 are connected by a 7R5 resistor, whick way look like a short.