Dropped from top of dresser.
2006-10-24 06:48:04 · 7 answers · asked by tkw620 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
I suppose it's possible to fix, but no doubt it will be very
expensive. Dropping a very heavy TV from that height
creates much centrifugal force on the internal compo-
nents (very surprised that the tube did not implode).
If you cannot afford to buy a new TV and sell this one
as-is, then find an experienced technician to at least
give you a quote, and then take it from there whether
it is in your best interest to get it fixed or not.
H a p p y
V i e w i n g !
2006-10-24 13:03:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that the circuit board in it is broken and this will open many connections causing the "dead" situation. In many cases the repair of the board maybe around $150 if it's not to extensive. But my concern is the shape of the tube after such a drop. Even if the tube didn't break there is a 'shadow mask' that can warp and cause bad color (purity) after you spend the money to get the set on. The larger the TV the easier it is to warp this 'shadow mask'. The picture will look like you have placed many powerful magnets on the front of your tube. The replacement costs of the tube exceeds the cost of a new TV. I would take it to a shop and give it to them for parts, then you will not have to pay the disposal fee. And tell them If they can salvage the TV, you maybe interested purchasing it back for the repair costs.
2006-10-24 23:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not advise taking apart a Tube TV unless you have electronics knowledge. Tube TVs have a capacitor in there that will hold the charge for months. It will give you a nasty shock if you accidentally touch it.
I agree that fixing it could cost a lot. At that weight, do you want in-house service (more expensive) or are you willing to carry it to a svc center? Maybe it's time for an upgrade - lighter set like LCD/DLP/Plasma?
2006-10-24 14:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by KrautRocket 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probaby not. If you take it to someone to fix, it will most likely cost you more than a new tv!
2006-10-24 13:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by just me000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest, "if you know a halfway decent tech", get a quote, it could be minor? or, it could be major, (more than likely a hairline fracture in printed circuit), BE SAFE, get a tech. good luck.
2006-10-24 17:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most tvs have a lamp in them similiar to a light bulb prob blown u would need to take apoart the tv and find out the make and model fo the lamp and replace it
2006-10-24 13:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by skunk421 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no
2006-10-24 18:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋