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Bulging capacitor replacement... Who would do this?
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:19 pm
So I have a Samsung POS tv that turns off and on while watching and from my googleMD diagnosis it seems the concensus is a bulging capacitor. The videos make it seem pretty simple, but I don't have any of those tools and what rather just pay to get it replaced that spend a bunch on tools that I won't ever use again.
So my question, who works on TVs these days? And has anybody every had a similar problem?
I avoided buying Samsung forever and this is why. I have an 8 year old Sony that has a better picture and zero issues compared to this 2 year old POS.
So my question, who works on TVs these days? And has anybody every had a similar problem?
I avoided buying Samsung forever and this is why. I have an 8 year old Sony that has a better picture and zero issues compared to this 2 year old POS.
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Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:23 pm to TigerDeBaiter
I had the same issue. There was a local (to me) electronics / appliance repair place that changed mine. They put in larger capacitors, too.
I bought the TV from Best Buy and Geek Squad would have come out and fixed it. But, the other place came from a recommendation. So, I went with them.
I bought the TV from Best Buy and Geek Squad would have come out and fixed it. But, the other place came from a recommendation. So, I went with them.
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:24 pm to BlackHelicopterPilot
You in BR?
Posted on 3/12/16 at 1:35 pm to TigerDeBaiter
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You in BR?
No. Panhandle of FL.
But, call Geek Squad. They will come to your house. something like $50 charge that goes toward repair if you choose to have them do it.
ETA: Google "TV repair near me". If you are in BR, i'd guess there are a number of places. The repair is not very difficult (for those that do this kinda thing). So, any place should be able to help
This post was edited on 3/12/16 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 3/12/16 at 2:09 pm to BlackHelicopterPilot
I'be never used geek squad, but they've always struck me as kind of a ripoff for some reason. 
I'll try to find a local shop first. Thanks.
It's sad, but when something like this breaks my first thought is to just buy a new one. Hopefully this is a cheap fix.
I'll try to find a local shop first. Thanks.
It's sad, but when something like this breaks my first thought is to just buy a new one. Hopefully this is a cheap fix.
Posted on 3/12/16 at 2:12 pm to TigerDeBaiter
It is actually pretty easy to do. Can you solder? If you can then you can fix it. I fixed mine for like $13. I replaced 4 large caps. One had actually busted and white smoke came pouring out the back of my TV.
Posted on 3/12/16 at 2:19 pm to TigerDeBaiter
Just do it yourself. You can get a kit off amazon that includes the capacitor plus the soldering iron and other tools for$30. I fixed a vizio plasma that had the same problem, super easy if you have even minor technical skill.
Posted on 3/12/16 at 2:34 pm to ScrapPack
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replaced 4 large caps. One had actually busted and white smoke came pouring out the back of my TV.
Holy shite! I guess I better take care of this.
Posted on 3/12/16 at 2:47 pm to TigerDeBaiter
If you do decide to fix it yourself, make sure you get some solder wicks to remove the old solder. I had to order my capacitors online from some place in Florida. Like one of the posters said above, they might have kits now for one stop shopping.
Posted on 3/12/16 at 3:21 pm to TigerDeBaiter
Posted on 3/12/16 at 3:43 pm to RC
Great, thank you!
Posted on 3/12/16 at 4:17 pm to TigerDeBaiter
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I avoided buying Samsung forever and this is why. I have an 8 year old Sony that has a better picture and zero issues compared to this 2 year old POS.
Meh. The last Sony I bought died in 6 months. Never had any issue with Samsung.
The point is they all have issues sometimes.
This post was edited on 3/12/16 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 3/13/16 at 3:19 am to TigerDeBaiter
Sherwood Magnavox is the authorized Samsung repair dealer. They do great work, and have been in business for 40 years. They fixed mine, and I have not had any problems.
Posted on 3/13/16 at 8:01 am to hiroller
How much was it to fix
Posted on 3/13/16 at 11:24 am to CaptainsWafer
That is one of the normal causes but it could also be the wifi adapter if you have one of a handful of models or the ribbon cable could be an issue.
Most problems are the caps though.
Most problems are the caps though.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:24 pm to tes fou
If not wanting to deal with soldering new caps on, could you just replace the board? More expansive, but effectively just removing a few screws and connectors.
The board on my Samsung went out after a lightning strike. Besides diagnosing which board had failed, the actual repair looked incredibly easy.
The board on my Samsung went out after a lightning strike. Besides diagnosing which board had failed, the actual repair looked incredibly easy.
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