Samsung LN-T4061F
From: Lara P. Model #: Samsung LN-T4061F I have a Samsung LN-T4061F that I purchased at the end of 2007 so it is out of warranty. Recently, it’s been having trouble turning on – cycling through on off several times before turning itself on finally. It also has purple dots on the screen. These usually [...]
Continue Reading →46RV530U Toshiba
From: Chip Model #: 46RV530U Toshiba TV was purchased in summer of 08. After it has been on for a while, streaks begin to form on the right 1/3rd of the screen and that portion of the screen becomes unviewable. Any idea if this can be repaired at a resonable price vs purchasing a new [...]
Continue Reading →TH-50PZ77U 50 INCH PANASONIC PLASMA
From: Tom Model #: TH-50PZ77U 50 INCH PANASONIC PLASMA I WENT TO TURN TV ON AND THERE IS NO RED LIGHT. I CHECKED POWER AT CORD GOING INTO THE TV. 120 VOLT IS THERE. IS THERE A FUSE OR RESET BUTTON INTERNAL SOMEWHERE? SUGGESTIONS PLEASE. Date: 12/08/2011 IHTS Reply: Tom, there is a [...]
Continue Reading →Vizio M420NV
From: Nicholas B. Model #: Vizio M420NV This is an edge-lit LED/LCD TV. I think they call it a razor led or something like that. Anyway, a month ago it fell face down, not hard as I caught it midflight but an object in front of the tv was able to put enough pressure on [...]
Continue Reading →Magnavox 47MF437B
From: Lloyd Model #: Magnavox 47MF437B I turn my TV on and there is a mild dark shadow in the middle of the screen from top to bottom of screen, the colors are all dark, after about 10 to 15 minutes the picture returns to normal with very good picture quality. I have the Smart [...]
Continue Reading →WD-65731
From: Dave Model #: WD-65731 Hi, My Mits. DLP was purchased in 2007. Last year I purchased a replacement lamp from your place and the TV ran awesome! But… now white spots are appearing on the screen. There are 7 so far and I’m guessing it will only get worse as I doubt it’s a [...]
Continue Reading →ru-44sz63d
From: Mike Model #: ru-44sz63d TV had occasional problems turning on. I replaced lamp and it worked for a while. Then it began having the same issues turning on, not it won’t turn on at all. This lamp is new so I assume it’s something else. It’s old enough I am wondering if it’s worth [...]
Continue Reading →TH-50PX60U
From: Kevin Model #: TH-50PX60U I have a 2006 Panasonic 50” Plasma Viera (Case Number xxxxxxxx). When the screen displays white, there is a curved yellow band (about 1 inch in width) that appears in the upper left hand of the screen. This band only appears on white screens, and will appear in any input. [...]
Continue Reading →Should I fix it? Short answer, yes.
This is the question everyone asks the second their TV fails. Why fix it when there are super cheap TV’s at Wal-mart and other discount retailers? I would like to tell that it is always economical to repair a TV but that would be a lie. While the majority of TV defects are easily cureable, [...]
Continue Reading →Sansui 26″ Flat Screen about 2 yrs old
From: Colin Model #: Sansui 26″ Flat Screen about 2 yrs old The screen lights up and the audio is fine, but the picture is nothing but a flickering and somewhat blurry gray screen. What’s wrong? Is this worth repairing or should I buy a new TV? Date: 06/22/2011
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