I need a new TV...

[someguy]

So, after a long day of playing Guitar Hero 2 with friends yesterday, my TV decides it's no longer going to turn on, or show any signs of life.

It worked fine all day, as it has since they day I got it like 8 years ago, then last night after everyone was gone, I went to turn it on and nothing. Won't power on with the button on the face of the TV or using the remote.

I don't know much about televisions, but I know it's not safe to open them up unless you really know what you are doing. I just don't understand what could have happened. It hasn't shown any signs of being on it's way out, and it doesn't really even get used that often in the first place.

We did have a big storm last night, but this was before the storm even hit, so I don't think it's related. Also, the TV is plugged into one of those power strip/surge protector deals, along with several other devices (mostly gaming consoles) which all still work fine. The power strip has a red light that is lit up on it now (can't remember if it was before or not) so i tried plugging the TV directly into the wall and got nothing. All my circuit breakers are still in the ON position.

If I had money, I'd buy a new TV....

So, yeah. Any ideas?

 

[j26]

It looks like you're gonna have to talk to your family till you get money for a new tv.

 

[djstarrock]

Have you tried repair permission.
OK onto a more serious note why don't you take it into a repair shop.

 

[sycho]

But this, NOW!!!:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony...sem/rpsm/oid/147206/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

700 bucks US.

It is one of the best HDTVs ever made

Honestly, TV's aren't worth fixing, my family actually replaced out fairly new Toshiba with this one's baby brother.

 

[someguy]

It looks like you're gonna have to talk to your family till you get money for a new tv.

Don't even joke around like that.

why don't you take it into a repair shop.

Last time I did that, it ended up costing more than I originally paid for the TV, in which case I would just buy a new TV now.

Buy this, NOW!!!

Got $700 I can borrow?

 

[JNB]

Most likely explanation is that the power supply crapped out. Probably run $300-$400 including parts (yeah, it's outrageous).

TV's are nearly a commodity item anymore. Time to replace.

 

[someguy]

Most likely explanation is that the power supply crapped out. Probably run $300-$400 including parts (yeah, it's outrageous).

Any chance there is a simple bus fuse inside the TV I could replace?

 

[JNB]

Unless you are comfortable poking around high-voltage power supplies, I wouldn't recommend it. CRT-based units could have upwards of 20,000 volts plus firing the electron gun. Even though it may be only in the milliamp range, it's still a big snap, crackle, pop.

As to whether the power supply is commonly fused and moderately accessible, I wouldn't venture a guess - it's been years since I poked around in one.

 

[mfacey]

why don't you find a decent used one on Craigslist? Loads of people are making the switch to LCD/Plasma, so I'd have to guess there are plenty of perfectly fine sets up for sale.
It could keep to occupied until you have enough cash for a decent new one.

 

[juanster]

hahaha oh what a surprise when i misstyped craiglist.com

 

[someguy]

why don't you find a decent used one on Craigslist? Loads of people are making the switch to LCD/Plasma, so I'd have to guess there are plenty of perfectly fine sets up for sale.
It could keep to occupied until you have enough cash for a decent new one.

I'm looking now. I'm in the Flint area of Michigan and it's slim pickin's.

hahaha oh what a surprise when i misstyped craiglist.com

 

[juanster]

I'm looking now. I'm in the Flint area of Michigan and it's slim pickin's.

i knooooow,, i was like oh wow, this CAN NOT be what they are talking about.....

 

[Killyp]

If you are willing to save your money (quite a lot of it), then you could always get B&O's unbelievably shiny new BeoVision 8. One seriously good TV...