NOOOOOOOO! My TV just died

frau kaleun · 11-05-10, 05:59 PM

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.

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

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

mookiemookie · 11-05-10, 06:04 PM

Remember to use the Subsim Amazon link

frau kaleun · 11-05-10, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Remember to use the Subsim Amazon link

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.

Gerald · 11-05-10, 06:12 PM

Buy a pizza and enjoy life now,

FIREWALL · 11-05-10, 06:24 PM

Did you try kicking it ?

krashkart · 11-05-10, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Did you try kicking it ?

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

frau kaleun · 11-05-10, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

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

Results of percussive maintenance were negative.

Swearing at it does not work either.

Platapus · 11-05-10, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

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.

krashkart · 11-05-10, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

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

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

frau kaleun · 11-05-10, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

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

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."

FIREWALL · 11-05-10, 10:18 PM

Opening up the back will serve no purpose but, to get your arse shocked off.

Be Carefull.

the_tyrant · 11-05-10, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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 · 11-05-10, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

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.

FIREWALL · 11-05-10, 09:03 PM

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.

the_tyrant · 11-05-10, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

I agree

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	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. The bad thing is I'm already looking at LCDs on Amazon and now I want one. Okay what's the deal with LED-lit? Obviously it costs more, is it worth it? I don't know what it does!