My parents have about a 10 year old RCA 32" TV. It all of a sudden doesn't turn on, doesn't even 'click' or anything when you push the power button. Any ideas what might be wrong? And what would be some minimum cost estimates to get it fixed?
I'm guessing it might not be worth it to get it fixed, but wanted to ask.
2006-06-26 09:43:05 · 10 answers · asked by AmyE 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
It will probably cost over a hundred dollars just to get an estimate. Toss it and get a new television.
2006-06-26 09:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Norm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was`nt going to answer this one but after reading the crap from all the other replies I think you deserve a sensible answer , Firstly it may just be resister in the power supply start circuit cost few cents , on the other hand could be any number of things, have the set checked by a competent Tv tech , may cost you small fee for estimate , better than trashing it as suggested by most of the other idiots who only reply to get two points !!
2006-06-30 07:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by Realist 2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably not be very cost effective to repair the TV. Not only would it probably cost more to fix the TV than it's worth, the TV's relevant life is only 3 more years. The FCC intends to stop all Analog TV signals from being broadcast in 2009 so you will need to buy a TV with a digital tuner very soon anyway.
2006-06-26 17:27:24 · answer #3 · answered by derajer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Least expensive is about $75 for a blown fuse, most expensive is about 200-500 for tubes if they are still available, but if it went dead it is probably a fuse inside the set or a blown capacitor. $20 is a minimum charge for an estimate.
2006-06-27 10:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by mdriggs03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would cost more to repair the TV than it would to buy them a new one.
The little old man with the corner shop on the square just isn't there any more. Which means, you can't find a repair person for love nor money.
2006-06-26 16:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than the damn thing's worth. You got good service out of it. Sell it to a repairman for parts and buy another one.
2006-06-26 16:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than a new one costs
2006-06-26 16:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by CHRIS S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it plugged into the electrical socket. If so, trash it.
2006-06-26 16:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by Pat K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would just get a new tv. alot less hassle
2006-06-26 16:45:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you checked the fuse in the socket.
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2006-06-26 17:03:49 · answer #10 · answered by daniyal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋