AboutNagy George Expertise Bsc. in Electronics and Communication engineering. Satellite dish installer, trouble shooter and Quality Auditor for 12 years. Author of the Satellite news article in the "satellite Guide Magazine". Member of the satellite club international (SCI). Member of the IEEE (Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
Member of the Australian Institution of Engineers.
Expert in signal distribution on many TV sets. Deep knowledge in related fields such as CCTV (closed circuit TV), surround sound and speakers.
Having said that, I have no experience in TV repair.
Expert: Nagy George Date: 7/28/2007 Subject: Toshiba Picture Problem
Question I know you don't really handle repair, but I was wondering if you could maybe give me a slight overview of what the problem may be and if it is very expensive to repair.
I have a 5 year old toshiba, 32 inch, regular tv (no flat screen, hd or anything). When turned on, the picture often skips and the color on the right and left sides of the screen often become discolored (red and green) and bleed over into the picture. it sometimes goes away after awhile but always returns. I have a feeling it is the picture tube (is that right?) and if it is what is the cost of repair? or is getting a new tv the way to go?
thank you for any help you can provide.
Answer Bill, yes it would probably be the tube but technicians have a hidden menu where they can fiddle around with the settings before deciding to quote for a new tube or throw the TV in the bin.
I suggest you get it looked at but prepare yourself for the worst.
