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About cleggsan
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Consumer Electronics of all kinds. Audio, esoteric audio systems and components, video, tv. Digital equipment for consumer use. Ham radio and automotive electronics. Note: I give advice on tv repair based on general consumer electronics engineering experience but I am not engaged in actual repair of sets. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THE MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND AGE OF THE SET.

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TV/VCR/Stereo Troubleshooting - tv


Expert: cleggsan - 7/3/2009

Question
i went on vacation and when i got back my tv wont come on, it looks like it isn't getting any power , nothing clicks, theres no stand by light or nothing

Answer
First, check to make sure the outlet is getting power. Best way to do this is plug a lamp into the same outlet to prove it.

Secondly, check the line cord going from the outlet to the tv. Wiggle the cord at both ends and make sure it is connect at the back of the tv (some are removable).  Sometimes the cord will have a break inside that causes no power.

Lastly, listen very carefully for internal noise when you operate the switch on the front of the tv.

Check for a fuse at the back of the set, too.

If no sign of power after all these checks you will need a service tech who can open it up and take voltage measurements inside the set.

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