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Is a TV worth getting fixed?
Posted on 10/9/17 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 10/9/17 at 7:14 pm
So I’ve got a 60” Samsung in my garage that used to be at my camp until the camp was struck by lightning and the tv went out. Dad says he “changed the boards” and it didn’t work. Power comes on but not the screen. Is it possible to get this fixed or am I just better off buying a new TV. This thing is about 2yrs old
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Posted on 10/9/17 at 7:18 pm to PapaPogey
TV's have almost become disposable. Next time at walmart walk down the electronics area and see how cheap they are. Unless you are 4K ect ect ect. then throw it away and spend 500$ for a 50" or better.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 7:35 pm to PapaPogey
Many times it's almost expensive to fix as buy new. I don't even really consider it
Posted on 10/9/17 at 8:01 pm to PapaPogey
Did he replace the right board? Bet you can youtube troubleshoot it and fix it for cheap. Mine cost me about 80 bucks on ebay. Helluva lot cheaper than 500+ at Walmarts.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 8:15 pm to PapaPogey
The problem I have had is getting the right parts. They are generally easy to find if you can pinpoint the problem, but troubleshooting could get expensive, and time consuming.
So to answer your question, prob not worth getting fixed, by a pro. It's definitely doable if you have the time and patience.
Try and see if it is trying to give you an error code. I had a Sony that was giving me a code when I tried to boot it up, was the red power light and would blink a certain number of times.
I have fixed my older Samsung several times and can tell you that was worth it.
So to answer your question, prob not worth getting fixed, by a pro. It's definitely doable if you have the time and patience.
Try and see if it is trying to give you an error code. I had a Sony that was giving me a code when I tried to boot it up, was the red power light and would blink a certain number of times.
I have fixed my older Samsung several times and can tell you that was worth it.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 8:16 pm to geauxturbo
Yeah, if you can figure out exactly what is wrong, it is definitely worth trying to do it. I would imagine it wasn't the correct board that was swapped
Posted on 10/9/17 at 8:50 pm to PapaPogey
Most repair places will give you a free estimate. Now lighting, that probably fried it.
Posted on 10/10/17 at 8:41 pm to PapaPogey
Opening up and look at the “boards” he replaced. Check the connections. Make sure a cablle isn’t loose.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 5:34 am to PapaPogey
Troubleshoot yourself via the exact model on the internet.
I did it with a Sony 55 inch tv and was able to repair it for $11 with a part from Japan. Took a few weeks to get here but well worth it.
I figured it out by the number of red light blinks when I turned it on as well.
I did it with a Sony 55 inch tv and was able to repair it for $11 with a part from Japan. Took a few weeks to get here but well worth it.
I figured it out by the number of red light blinks when I turned it on as well.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 4:35 pm to Tortious
Yeah, years ago I found out it was just as cheap to get a new TV when I broke mine. At the time I didn't think it would be that expensive. What surge protector do you use for yours?
Posted on 10/12/17 at 9:40 am to PapaPogey
Power supply board capacitors are notorious for going bad, even without a power surge. If you can solder at all, you can fix it for less than $10.
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