NOOOOOOOO! My TV just died

[frau kaleun]

I turned it (and the cable box) on and it was fine and then it just... turned... off. And it won't come back on no matter how many times I press the power button.

I tried plugging it into an outlet that I know works (as the lamp that was plugged into it is, you know, ON) and... nothing. Everything else plugged into the same outlet as the TV also works fine there.

I know squat about TVs, is it dead? If it's just the power cord, is that even worth fooling with? It's seven years old, maybe I should just buy an LCD or whatever is the standard "thing" now.

Fortunately I have a working TV in another room (which is far older than this one, and still going strong) but now I can't lounge about on the couch and watch anything. :stare:

Oh well... off to Amazon. At least if I buy a flat panel, it should be easy enough to buy online and get home on my own, unlike all previous TV purchases.

[GoldenRivet]

Had this happen with a DVD player once.

Im not sure if your TV might have the same issue, but upon opening up the DVD player i discovered that right next to the power plug inside the DVD was a small fuse (http://www.knukonceptz.com/assets/subCatImages/AGU%20Fuse.jpg) which had blown.

A trip to the hardware store to buy a replacement fuse of the same amperage fixed the problem.

it worked fine for several months then happened again. I can only assume the unit was defective, or perhaps received some sort of power surge.

My advice would be to call a repair man or take it to a shop.

if you dont want to spend the money on that, open the TV up and see where the power cord goes in and look for a fuse (it might have one like above that you can replace on your own for next to no $)

[Oberon]

Valve's gone... :03:


(just kidding, unless you have a REAL old telly like the old I have upstairs)

[krashkart]

All the more reason to spend some quality time here with us. :smug:

[TarJak]

It's OK every show you want to watch is available online anyway. You don't NEED a TV anymore.:03:

Plus you've always got Subsim to keep you enertained.

[Rhodes]

Is the power button working? I have one tv that has it power button damage or the spring of that is loose or damage. It won't make the contact to switch on. I have it allways on and I use the tv by plug in and out!

[frau kaleun]

Well I will try to see if there is indeed a removable fuse that can be replaced.

I can't take it to a shop easily as it's way too big and heavy for me to move easily - no way I can carry it. If it comes down to either buying something new or getting it to a repair shop (or trying to work out a way to have a repairman come here) I will probably just buy something new.

Ah, there does appear to be a little panel secured with a screw, where the power cord connects to the back of the set. May be worth a try if I can maneuver the thing around and check it out. :yeah:

The bad thing is I'm already looking at LCDs on Amazon and now I want one. :wah:

Okay what's the deal with LED-lit? Obviously it costs more, is it worth it? I don't know what it does!

[mookiemookie]

Remember to use the Subsim Amazon link :up:

[frau kaleun]

Remember to use the Subsim Amazon link :up:

Oh, absolutely!

I just took the little removable panel over the power connection off, there's no fuse, nothing, the cord just passes through it into the bowels of the beast, which I can't find a way to access unless I want to take the whole dang thing apart. Which would be fun and interesting, but not likely to result in anything getting fixed.

The plug itself is one solid piece, nothing to pop out there to repair/replace anything either.

[frau kaleun]

Is the power button working? I have one tv that has it power button damage or the spring of that is loose or damage. It won't make the contact to switch on. I have it allways on and I use the tv by plug in and out!

It was already on when it died... so it's not like I pushed the power button and nothing happened. It won't come on with the remote either, and the remote is definitely working.

[Gerald]

Buy a pizza and enjoy life now, :()1:

[FIREWALL]

Did you try kicking it ? :p2:

[krashkart]

Did you try kicking it ? :p2:

How did I forget to mention Step 4 of the procedure?? :damn::haha:

[frau kaleun]

How did I forget to mention Step 4 of the procedure?? :damn::haha:

Results of percussive maintenance were negative.

Swearing at it does not work either. :O:

[krashkart]

Results of percussive maintenance were negative.

Swearing at it does not work either. :O:

Beat it with a club? :haha:

[Skybird]

TVs - the wheelchairs of imagination. See it this way, Fräulein: you are healed, you can rise and walk again! :D

[Jimbuna]

Try putting a couple more dimes in the leccy meter :DL

[Fauzt]

TVs - the wheelchairs of imagination. See it this way, Fräulein: you are healed, you can rise and walk again! :D
Well said!
Thats also why im advocating for no telly in the bedroom, though my GF dont agree just yet...

[TLAM Strike]

Consider your self free! Rejoice! :O:

Stupid new TVs, I have one that is almost 20 year old an all it every needed was a new picture tube. :up:

They don't make them like they used to... :nope:

[Stealth Hunter]

Just watch your programs here on the internet.

Television is terrible anymore. I rarely watch it but to catch up on the news every now and again... and to watch Comedy Central and Adult Swim. And AMC's Fear Friday programming.

Otherwise, it always stays on Turner Classic Movies: the only channel without any commercials any and s****y programming.:nope:

[DarkFish]

Well you can always send it to the Netherlands:hmmm:

Our study corporation has a great use for old TV's:D

http://www.thor.edu/fotoco/albums/1009D06/1009D06_08.sized.jpg
http://www.thor.edu/fotoco/albums/1009D06/1009D06_06.sized.jpg
Basically the rules are to put as much TV as possible through a 10x10cm hole:O:

Makes them 1st year students happy, you know:DL

[the_tyrant]

Well I will try to see if there is indeed a removable fuse that can be replaced.

I can't take it to a shop easily as it's way too big and heavy for me to move easily - no way I can carry it. If it comes down to either buying something new or getting it to a repair shop (or trying to work out a way to have a repairman come here) I will probably just buy something new.

Ah, there does appear to be a little panel secured with a screw, where the power cord connects to the back of the set. May be worth a try if I can maneuver the thing around and check it out. :yeah:

The bad thing is I'm already looking at LCDs on Amazon and now I want one. :wah:

Okay what's the deal with LED-lit? Obviously it costs more, is it worth it? I don't know what it does!

LED lit screes last longer(have a longer lifespan) and use less power

[frau kaleun]

Just watch your programs here on the internet.


Yuck, I do not want to sit here at my desk to watch TV shows and DVDs. Watching shows online is, for me, an option to take advantage of if I miss something that I normally would make a point of watching, which is almost never, since I don't make a point of watching more than a couple shows a week any given season... if even that.

I can't lounge on the couch and watch a show or movie that way. It's not relaxing. I certainly wouldn't sit here and watch a two hour movie like that. :nope:

But I agree about Turner Classic Movies. :yep:

[frau kaleun]

LED lit screes last longer(have a longer lifespan) and use less power

That's what I'm seeing as I browse what's available.

Oh well, I'm not going to get anything I want any quicker through Amazon if I order tonight - soonest I could get something is late next week, and it's not my #1 choice in my price range although I could get 24 months to pay it off with no interest which would be awesome.

I may look here locally tomorrow just to see if something comparable or better can be bought at a better price. If not I'll order from Amazon and still get it the same day.

What sucks is that I need to be reviewing a lot of kata right now, before next Friday, which are on DVDs which can now only be played in a room where there is not enough floor space to actually practice them. Which is why I'd kind of like to get something ASAP if I can and get it up and running.

Of course the last time I tested for a promotion we had a ginormous windstorm come through the weekend before and wreak havoc and I didn't even have electricity for the entire week prior to the test, so I guess I shouldn't complain. :O:

[Stealth Hunter]

Yuck, I do not want to sit here at my desk to watch TV shows and DVDs. Watching shows online is, for me, an option to take advantage of if I miss something that I normally would make a point of watching, which is almost never, since I don't make a point of watching more than a couple shows a week any given season... if even that.

I can't lounge on the couch and watch a show or movie that way. It's not relaxing. I certainly wouldn't sit here and watch a two hour movie like that. :nope:

Then all hope is lost.

In which case you must only watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mHGq-SWqjg

But I agree about Turner Classic Movies. :yep:

:yeah:

[FIREWALL]

Might I suggest if your a COSTCO member look there.

While they might not be the cheapest, their return policy almost gives it a LIFETIME WARRANTY.

Something to think about.

ps. Add $50.00 basic membership fee if your not a member.

pss. Be carefull. You'll go nuts at the cheap prices of stuff in THAT place. :haha:

[Platapus]

Oh, absolutely!

I just took the little removable panel over the power connection off, there's no fuse, nothing, the cord just passes through it into the bowels of the beast, which I can't find a way to access unless I want to take the whole dang thing apart. Which would be fun and interesting, but not likely to result in anything getting fixed.

The plug itself is one solid piece, nothing to pop out there to repair/replace anything either.


Ya might want to unplug it before delving any deeper. TVs carry a wee bit of electricity. :smug:

[the_tyrant]

Might I suggest if your a COSTCO member look there.

While they might not be the cheapest, their return policy almost gives it a LIFETIME WARRANTY.

Something to think about.

ps. Add $50.00 basic membership fee if your not a member.

pss. Be carefull. You'll go nuts at the cheap prices of stuff in THAT place. :haha:

I agree:yeah:

[krashkart]

Ya might want to unplug it before delving any deeper. TVs carry a wee bit of electricity. :smug:

And don't touch any capacitors. Some can still hold enough to juice to ruin the day, IIRC. :ping:

[frau kaleun]

Ya might want to unplug it before delving any deeper. TVs carry a wee bit of electricity. :smug:

Oh, I learned all about electricity when I was a preschooler, helping my dad tinker with stuff in the damp leaky basement of our old house. I believe the first lesson went something like, "If you want to hold the lamp for daddy, please don't stand in that puddle." :O:

[FIREWALL]

Opening up the back will serve no purpose but, to get your arse shocked off. :eek: Be Carefull. :yep:

[Onkel Neal]

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Fortunately I have a working TV in another room (which is far older than this one, and still going strong) but now I can't lounge about on the couch and watch anything. :stare:

Oh well... off to Amazon. At least if I buy a flat panel, it should be easy enough to buy online and get home on my own, unlike all previous TV purchases.

Oh! Oh! Reminder time!! :shucks:
http://www.subsim.com/store.html

[frau kaleun]

Oh! Oh! Reminder time!! :shucks:
http://www.subsim.com/store.html

No worries, all my shortcuts to Amazon point here. :D

Edit: Just ordered a Philips LED LCD 32" flat-screen HDTV, $498, via the Subsim link.

I know nothing about this brand but it was the only thing that had an optional audio output for RCA jacks, which is the only stereo hookup I've got at the moment. And it had a pretty good rating. I'm sure I'll like it fine as long as it actually comes on when I plug it in. And OMG it will be such a space saver... I think I will actually be able to put the cable box on top of the TV stand and sit this TV on top of it, which will free up some space in the cabinet as well.

I won't have it 'til Tuesday but having checked all the current ads for the local brick and mortar stores, there was nothing comparable for even close to the same price.

So - the die is cast. I will inaugurate this puppy (after I finish reviewing my kata) with the playing of Das Boot at the first available opportunity. :D

Edit Part Deux:Oh dear lord how am I gonna get the old TV out of here? :o

[FIREWALL]

Yell!!! And throw it out the window. :haha:

[HunterICX]

Philips, can't really go wrong with it. The company is from the Netherlands and one of the biggest electronics companies in the world.

HunterICX

[Onkel Neal]

No worries, all my shortcuts to Amazon point here. :D

Edit: Just ordered a Philips LED LCD 32" flat-screen HDTV, $498, via the Subsim link.

I know nothing about this brand but it was the only thing that had an optional audio output for RCA jacks, which is the only stereo hookup I've got at the moment. And it had a pretty good rating. I'm sure I'll like it fine as long as it actually comes on when I plug it in. And OMG it will be such a space saver... I think I will actually be able to put the cable box on top of the TV stand and sit this TV on top of it, which will free up some space in the cabinet as well.

I won't have it 'til Tuesday but having checked all the current ads for the local brick and mortar stores, there was nothing comparable for even close to the same price.

So - the die is cast. I will inaugurate this puppy (after I finish reviewing my kata) with the playing of Das Boot at the first available opportunity. :D

Edit Part Deux:Oh dear lord how am I gonna get the old TV out of here? :o

Thanks!:salute:

[DarkFish]

Philips, can't really go wrong with it. The company is from the Netherlands and one of the biggest electronics companies in the world.

HunterICXAye:salute:
My granddad used to work there as head of a Cathode Ray Tube department from the 50's till the early 80's. His department used to make the predecessors of the TV you just bought:cool:

[Jimbuna]

Philips, can't really go wrong with it. The company is from the Netherlands and one of the biggest electronics companies in the world.

HunterICX

Should just about last its warranty period then :DL

[frau kaleun]

Well after I ordered I thought... hmmm, Philips, is that like the "Philips audio" I sometimes hear good things about?

Anyway I know the name and have never heard anything bad about it, just not owned any of their stuff AFAIK.

And having the option to continue to use RCA jacks for external audio was really what sealed the deal. All I have in there is a small bookshelf stereo, the CD player on it went wonky a few years back but the amp and radio are still good and it's got decent enough speakers even if it's just the old two-speaker stereo sound and not anything fancy. So I moved it out there just to run the TV sound through for movies and stuff. In a small apartment it's adequate, it's not like I need (or want) to blow the walls out.

So at least I won't have to upgrade my audio in that room until I recover from this expense. :doh:

I was looking at soundbars last night though, supposedly they deliver the same experience as having a surround-sound set up only without half a dozen pieces of equipment scattered around the room. (One of the reasons I haven't upgraded is that I just don't have anywhere to put everything that comes with that kind of system.) Anybody use those, do they actually work as advertised? If so that would be an upgrade I could see going for in the future.

Oh, and I got the old TV out successfully. I did end up taking it apart, and my excellent bro-in-law came over with a dolly and we got the heaviest bit of innards out that way. The rest could just be hand-carried to the dumpster. I don't think we could've gotten the entire TV on the dolly anyway, even if we did getting it down the stairwell would have been iffy... so it all worked out. :yeah:

[frau kaleun]

Yell!!! And throw it out the window. :haha:

"I'M AS MAD AS HELL AND I'M NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANY- ow my back!!!"

[Gerald]

So when will your new TV come home.....:rolleyes:

[frau kaleun]

When I placed the order they estimated it would be here Tuesday, now it's been changed to Monday and I've already got a tracking number. Plus UPS is listing it at around 30 lbs, what a relief. I should be able to manage that easily enough. :yeah:

I'm off to look at the schematic of the input/output jacks to see if I need or want to order any new cables to upgrade my video connections.

[DarkFish]

When I placed the order they estimated it would be here Tuesday, now it's been changed to Monday and I've already got a tracking number. Plus UPS is listing it at around 30 lbs, what a relief. I should be able to manage that easily enough. :yeah:

I'm off to look at the schematic of the input/output jacks to see if I need or want to order any new cables to upgrade my video connections.The necessary cables are probably already included.

[Gerald]

:agree:

[frau kaleun]

No, not to hook up external components. I have the cables from those that I was already using, I just want to make sure there is no newer, better kind of connection that I'll now be able to use with the newer TV.

It doesn't look like it, though, as the "newer" connections now are not ones that my DVD player and whatnot were designed to use anyway. :haha:

Looks like I'll have plenty of HDMI options though if/when I upgrade to Blu-ray or decide to add something else. (By which time HDMI will have become old news, lol, if it isn't already.)

[Gerald]

It seems that this is already "sucks" even before it has arrived, :O:

[frau kaleun]

It seems that this is already "sucks" even before it has arrived, :O:

Not really, the connections I have available are (I think) the best possible without using HDMI.

But that's the way it goes, unless you upgrade everything you've got within a short enough period of time, there's always at least one piece of gear that's using some older form of something. And even if you do upgrade everything at once, the top-of-the-line doesn't stay that way forever.

[Gerald]

True words! :yep:

[Dowly]

Only at subsim we have a gal saiyng she got a broken telly and we got 4pages about it. Hun, buy a new one, if you really wish I come keep you company, peeps say I am a great lover. Har Har Har..... sigh...:oops:

[frau kaleun]

Only at subsim we have a gal saiyng she got a broken telly and we got 4pages about it. Hun, buy a new one, if you really wish I come keep you company, peeps say I am a great lover. Har Har Har..... sigh...:oops:

I have bought one! And it will be here on the 8th. So unless you can be here by Monday I won't be needing your services. :O:

[Jimbuna]

I have bought one! And it will be here on the 8th. So unless you can be here by Monday I won't be needing your services. :O:

I'll bring the camera http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5549/361313gr7.gif http://smilies-gifs.com/eng/photographers/1photographers.gif

[STEED]

I have bought one! And it will be here on the 8th. So unless you can be here by Monday I won't be needing your services. :O:

No TV means more nookie time. :D

TV means no time for nookie. :nope:

[Jimbuna]

No TV means more nookie time. :D

TV means no time for nookie. :nope:

LMAO....trust you :DL

[STEED]

LMAO....trust you :DL

Only because I beat you to it jim. :DL :up: :har:

[Jimbuna]

Only because I beat you to it jim. :DL :up: :har:

It never crossed my mind :nope:










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[Herr-Berbunch]

No TV means more nookie time. :D

TV means no time for nookie. :nope:

That surely depends on what you're watching :hmmm:

[STEED]

It never crossed my mind :nope:










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