It is okay when the colors are bright, but during dark scenes like in mystery or thrillers, I can't make out the picture because it is so dim. I have the settings at the brightest they can be. It is a JVC 27" that was brand new about 4 1/2 years ago. Is it worth it to fix it or should I just buy a new one? I am looking to only spend about $150-$200.
2007-09-14 03:26:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
It is very unlikely that it is economically repairable.
The prices for 27" CRT TVs at Walmart seem to run about $250 for brand names and sometimes as low as $200 for cheap brands. These include digital tuners for the new DTV channels.
You might want to look around for a good used CRT TV. These are real cheap these days because a lot of people are replacing them with flat panel TVs.
Starting in Jan 08 you should be able to take advantage of a government coupon program to get a digital conversion box for about $20. These will let an old analog TV receive all the new digital (DTV) channels.
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One of the other answers refers to a "booster". This are called "CRT boosters", "filament boosters", or ."CRT brighteners". Installing one of these might give your TV a little extra life, it might also quickly burn out your picture tube.
You would have to open up the TV to install it. Because of the high voltages inside a CRT type television, I don't recommend opening a CRT TV unless you have training/experience in electronics. Paying a TV repair tech to install it brings the price of the repair into the not "economically repairable" range.
2007-09-14 05:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Color NTSC picture tubes have three filaments. One is burned out or about to burn out. This cannot be reparied. A repair shop might be able to order a replacement or find an equivalent picture tube. But, it would be rare and cost in the range of a genuine antique item. You can usually get an estimate for $20 or so. But it may be better to offer it for parts and put the money toward a new HD model.
2016-04-04 20:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be fixed but it isn't cost effective. Sorry you need to buy a new one. Mabe you can get a display model or something similar ask at your local stores.
2007-09-14 03:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by The Voice of Reason 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes call a repairman and ask how much it would cost to get it fixed.....It may only be 100 dollars or less or it could cost more......
2007-09-14 04:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you will need to get a booster
2007-09-14 06:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn it on?
2007-09-14 04:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋