my plasma tv is 4 years old, the picture just disappeared, but there is still sound. Has it leaked/used up its gas or is this just a myth? not sure if i should try and get it repaired or just buy a new one as they are much cheaper now. Thanks
2007-03-05 02:04:03 · 11 answers · asked by joogy fruit 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Gas has gone - refill or buy new - both expensive options - buy LCD next time!
2007-03-05 02:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The gas leaking thing, I thought you were kidding. Then I read some of the responses and now I know how people start to believe such stories. The normal 'no picture' symptom for the various plasmas that get fixed in my shop, has to do with the power-supply module not delivering all the various power sources needed to activate the PDP (plama display panel). Some times it's the power-supply it self, or one of the boards it feeds the power to develops a short and thus the power supply cannot deliver that supply. Many times a X or Y sustain board gets shorted and other times the driver IC's fail. Find a shop in your area that is factory authorized for your brand and get an estimate. I would give you estimates on the price of these boards I've mentioned, but I cannot since you have neglected to tell me the brand or size. Such as the power-supply for one manufacturer might be $350 and another might be $1200. Good luck.
2007-03-06 02:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it checked, but be aware that plasmas have a very short life, compared to other TVs, and are expensive to repair. If you need to replace your plasma, make sure you take out a 5 year warranty. I know a guy who is on his third plasma after only three years. Each time the plasma broke just as the 12 month warranty ran out.
2007-03-07 06:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by maryavatar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a myth. Plasma TV eventually go out but its not because the gass leaked. The phosphers just loose their ability to glow.
Check out http://plasmatvscience.org for more info on plasma technology.
From your description of it just going off I would say your video card went bad in it. Which is pretty common.
It might only be a couple of hundred to fix it so you might want to have someone check it out. You can find tv repair people on yellowpages.com if you are in the US.
If you're really just wanting to buy a new TV check out some online places like http://TVAuthority.com they are decent online retailers for big screen televisions.
2007-03-05 13:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
check all the connections and your cable, dvd all before you make any rash decisions then if it comes doewn to it call in the professionals to check it out and repair it. plasma screens shouldnt just stop. if anything the picture would start fading over a very long period of time. good luck
2007-03-05 10:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by riteaid89 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure all cables are screwed in. We actually had the same thing happen to us this weekend.. and my husband was cursing.. Luckily we checked and one of the cables came undone... We had sound no picture! Good luck.
2007-03-05 10:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by bugjjo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
4 years isnt very good,may be a minot fault,my plasma is nearly 8 yrs old.
2007-03-05 10:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by Alfred E. Newman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its a walmart TV/ Sams clubs then dont be surprized
Buy a quality unit.
Sony
Toshiba
Mitsubishi
Hitachi
Pioneer Elite
2007-03-05 10:09:47 · answer #8 · answered by Fecomosis 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get it checked out. It would gradually fade if it was a leak. Unless you have loads of money and no sense.
2007-03-05 10:15:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just buy a new one. "stuff" is only designed to last so long. It keeps the economy strong.
2007-03-05 10:10:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋