My poor little TV... we have only had it for a few years, but it started doing this weird thing about a week ago. The entire screen would go black except for a thin horizontal line right in the middle of the screen. It would do that then go back to normal, and flicker back and forth, but eventually calm down. But now when I turn it on it goes to the horizontal line for about three seconds and turns itself off. I have to unplug the TV to get it to even turn back on again, but it keeps turning itself back off. In short, my TV is possessed. Other than hiring an exorcist, is there anything that I can do to save my TV, or is it time to break down and buy a new one? Thank you for your advice!
2007-12-24 11:49:17 · 13 answers · asked by BrownEyedGirl♥ 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Probably has the vertical output shot. The biggest cost to fixing televisions these days is labor. Sounds like it recognizes its own problem and is going into shut-down mode.
A technician can probably fix it easily, but by the time you figure labor, parts, your time taking it in, etc., you're probably better off getting a new one. Or a used one!
2007-12-24 11:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by Otis Campbell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened to my dad's TV. He called around, and yes, that problem is reparable, but depending on how expensive the TV is, it probably isn't worth it. Basically there's a small part in there (sorry, can't remember if it's a resistor, diode, or whatnot) that's loosened up and either needs to be replaced, or re-soldered. You could always call a repair center, and get an opinion over the phone to get a rough idea what the cost would be. It's not a terribly un-heard of problem.
2007-12-24 19:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by Mud Monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vert amp chip needs re soldering ! This is a very common fault and easy to fix , Get an estimate for the repair or enlist the help of some one who has average brain power and knows how to use a soldering iron !
Cheers Pete
2007-12-25 04:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by Realist 2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the bulb needs replacing. Fixing a tv will cost the same as buying a brand new one. It's not worth it to send it in for repairs.
2007-12-24 19:52:44 · answer #4 · answered by school_questions 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's DEAD. If you want to buy a new television, though, please be aware that you can find a good SDTV (the new ones are HDTV) for very little money, but after January 2009 you will have to have an 'HD converter' to get any signal for it. If you don't have a lot of cash, the SDTV and the 'converter' are lots less expensive, but the picture quality won't be nearly as good.
2007-12-24 19:53:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new one . The way t.v.'s are made now it will cost you just as much to fix it as to buy a new one. Wal-Mart or Fry's electronics has cheap new ones. But you may want to think about the H.D. since I think 2009 they are planing on changing everything to H.D. Good Luck !!
2007-12-24 19:54:36 · answer #6 · answered by richard s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya, tvs are pretty cheap. Its less expensive to replace it that to repair it now a days.
2007-12-24 19:51:43 · answer #7 · answered by wishiwas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it thinks its dead now time for a new TV
2007-12-24 19:52:26 · answer #8 · answered by 50's Wifey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 bucks at wal-mart
2007-12-24 19:50:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its repairable, it just might cost a lot.
2007-12-24 19:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by pool/guitarhero chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋