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Expert: cleggsan
Date: 9/27/2008
Subject: TV repair
Question
I have a 60 inch Sony projection tv that suddenly stops working no picture and no sound and I can smell something burning when we open it the smoke is coming from the mother board. is it worth fixing? its only 6 years old.
Answer
Depends on the model. Mostly, a good Sony RPTV should be good for 12 to 15 years of service. However, some models are better than others.
Also, it is a matter of cost and expected future failures. If the model has a history of board failures it may not be a good investment. You can do a google search and read through some of the forum comments on your model and get an idea of it.
Consumer Reports recommends that when a big screen set gets over 5 or 6 years of age the better strategy is to invest in a new model. I agree with that general rule. Yours is a borderline case, isn't it?
It will require a physical investigation to determine the cause of smoke and some voltage checks to zero in on the culprit, for sure. A new board could cost as much as $300 to $400. And, if the new board goes out again soon thereafter you are looking at another repair job.
So, you have a difficult decision to make. Sorry, but under the circumstances there is no clear answer. It is probably worth getting a good tech in to look it over and make a diagnosis; then make a decision based on reliable data.
Hope this helps.
C
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