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Expert: cleggsan
Date: 9/28/2008
Subject: continuous channel changing
Question
tv is a ge 32" -- went to bed one nite - woke up next morning- turned on tv and it started changing channels - got into the setup mode and it stayed on one channel but did a continuous scroll thru the setup menus - got it out of setup and it started scrolling channels again. unplugged it for a day - took batteries out of the remote - still does the changing thing. any hope for this one - its 8 yrs old - been a good set -- thanks
Answer
It is the controller circuitry. Probably an IC chip gone south or the voltage regulator that is feeding it. Some testing by a tech who knows what he is doing is necessary to ascertain what has failed. Repair could be upwards of $100. Most tv shops will not take in a set this old because support is no longer available for them. If it turns out to be a voltage regulator or power supply problem it can be repaired with generic parts, but if the controller IC has gone bad it may be impossible to find a replacement chip.
As a rule any tv of this size over 5 years of age is not worthy of repair; better to put the money towards a new set.
C
PS: Try smacking the set vigorously with your hand or fist; this will often reactivate a loose connection of cold solder joint inside the set.
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