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Lcd Tv Help
Topic Started: 2 Jul 2009, 08:07 AM (252 Views)
Petals	2 Jul 2009, 08:07 AM Post #1
A phenomenon Posts: 1,310 Group: Members Member #2,324 Joined: 22 June 2008 Migration Status Citizen My Location Somerville My Mood Contented	My NEC lcd tv has developed a problem and I wondered if I have to throw it away or can it be fixed. When I switch it on it flashes and then goes black, can go through the channels and they just give a short flash of screen and then go black. Sound is fine. I do not want to throw good money after bad and get the people out here to find out I need to tip it :Grin:



Fenton	2 Jul 2009, 02:17 PM Post #2
Elite Member Posts: 786 Group: Members Member #1,380 Joined: 4 May 2007 Migration Status Temporary Resident	I would try having a go at changing the leads before you throw it away, might be just a short or a dry joint in the video cable , or a loose connecton in the TV itself



Petals	2 Jul 2009, 05:16 PM Post #3
A phenomenon Posts: 1,310 Group: Members Member #2,324 Joined: 22 June 2008 Migration Status Citizen My Location Somerville My Mood Contented	Thanks for the suggestion, I think its a gonner, checked all the cables, the colour has been a bit peculiar at times for a while now. They were not made to last like the old style tele seems awful that we have to throw away all this stuff because its too expensive to fix. We have a couple of old teles which we keep around the house for times such as this and they keep on working.



Amanda & Simon	2 Jul 2009, 05:41 PM Post #4
Braiiiiiinnnss Posts: 4,199 Group: Members Member #1,707 Joined: 28 September 2007 Migration Status Citizen My Location Middle Park	Petals 2 Jul 2009, 05:16 PM They were not made to last like the old style tele seems awful that we have to throw away all this stuff because its too expensive to fix. Have you tried looking for telly repair people? A few years ago we thought our telly had had it but found a guy who knew exactly what to do for fifty quid or so. I might be wrong but I get the impression there are more of those guys about here than back in the UK. But even if you do find someone I imagine it depends a lot on what exactly the fault is.



ebo1608	2 Jul 2009, 06:24 PM Post #5
Addicted Member Posts: 149 Group: Members Member #116 Joined: 20 October 2004	unplug from wall, wait 24 hours, then try again. you never know! Ian



Davyfella	2 Jul 2009, 10:12 PM Post #6
Addicted Member Posts: 469 Group: Members Member #1,598 Joined: 12 August 2007	check your household insurance policy, then pour cola into the vents on the back (with it switched on for better effect.) :Grin:



Petals	3 Jul 2009, 06:29 AM Post #7
A phenomenon Posts: 1,310 Group: Members Member #2,324 Joined: 22 June 2008 Migration Status Citizen My Location Somerville My Mood Contented	What a good idea insurance the way to go :Grin:



Cupid Stunt	3 Jul 2009, 09:49 AM Post #8
Addicted Member Posts: 239 Group: Members Member #1,653 Joined: 3 September 2007 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Location Glen Huntly	How old is your telly?



ebo1608	3 Jul 2009, 04:44 PM Post #9
Addicted Member Posts: 149 Group: Members Member #116 Joined: 20 October 2004	Davyfella 2 Jul 2009, 10:12 PM check your household insurance policy, then pour cola into the vents on the back (with it switched on for better effect.) :Grin: A friend got a phone-call from his wife whilst we were in the pub. She informed him that a candle on the tv toppled over and ... She said she was OK as a neighbour (very fit policeman) got the tv outside. Needless to say my friend saw no reason to remove himself from his night of enjoyment and stayed drinking with us much to the chagrin of his wife Anyway, the tv fire caused some nasty toxins and the lounge and hall had to be totally re-decorated as well as a new tv. Make sure the kids are outside and that you are wearing a mask! Ian :Grin:



furkew	3 Jul 2009, 05:06 PM Post #10
Elite Member Posts: 757 Group: Members Member #604 Joined: 5 March 2006 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Mood got our PR Woo Hoo !! My Location Monbulk, Victoria	Davyfella 2 Jul 2009, 10:12 PM check your household insurance policy, then pour cola into the vents on the back (with it switched on for better effect.) :Grin: old CRT tv's used to be ideal for putting glasses on top, but you would need to be stupid to try to balance a glass on a LCD tv which is very small and in most cases uneven. insurance company might think it a bit dodgy. just a thought. :Grin:



furkew	3 Jul 2009, 05:12 PM Post #11
Elite Member Posts: 757 Group: Members Member #604 Joined: 5 March 2006 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Mood got our PR Woo Hoo !! My Location Monbulk, Victoria	Petals 2 Jul 2009, 05:16 PM Thanks for the suggestion, I think its a gonner, checked all the cables, the colour has been a bit peculiar at times for a while now. They were not made to last like the old style tele seems awful that we have to throw away all this stuff because its too expensive to fix. We have a couple of old teles which we keep around the house for times such as this and they keep on working. I've had my first LCD for about 7 years now, and its still as good as the day I bought it. The good brands do generally last well, but they are not cheap. I'm still in shock from my first one, a 19" Samsung which I paid the equivalent of $3250 for. I bought a new 40" Samsung yesterday & got a 22" free !! :wacko: (and paid less) cmon, you know you really want a new monster TV in the lounge :Grin:



Petals	3 Jul 2009, 05:35 PM Post #12
A phenomenon Posts: 1,310 Group: Members Member #2,324 Joined: 22 June 2008 Migration Status Citizen My Location Somerville My Mood Contented	Due to our different tastes we all have our own teles in this house :Grin: I bought a sharp today with three year warranty took extra two years for good measure. I only wanted a 32 inch as it was to replace the one I watch. The one that bust was an NEC. Bought it at Clive Peters I like them, usually go around the world and return there. Because I have bought quite a bit over the years there they gave me a bigger discount which was good.



tinkertailerdog	3 Jul 2009, 08:34 PM Post #13
Member Posts: 70 Group: Members Member #2,319 Joined: 20 June 2008 Migration Status Planning My Location Leeds	sounds like the light source has failed - the screens are illuminated by a high intensity fluorescent lamp(s) (or something) - not cheap to replace but possibly available as a spare from NEC direct - give it a try. Otherwise try a repair shop. Depends on how much you paid for it - expensive and recent then maybe worth it, cheap and old not worth it.


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