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| Subject | Date Asked |
| My Sony Projection tv turns off after a few minutes | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: My Sony KP-51HW40 tv just started flashing red a couple of times then turns off. The led is blinking ... A: well there are two boards in the tv that will cause this issue. without some testing we will not ... | |
| Panasonic Blu Ray connection to Sony kp57ws500 | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: Trying to connect Panasonic Blu Ray model #BDT210 to Sony kp57ws500. Used Monster HDMI cable from ... A: the blue ray is out putting the wrong signal for your tv. you will have to hook it up component and ... | |
| Mitsubishi TV WD-52525 | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: A friend gave me this tv because it want come on. I tried plugging it in & out, pushing the reset ... A: well then we might have a power issue in the tv. i will tell you this was not a good model at all ... | |
| Philips plasma tv problem | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 42 inch Philips plasma TV model 42PF7320A/37. As far as I can tell the TV was made in ... A: odds are the button assembly in the tv is bad causing this issue.this part is no longer made, but if ... | |
| Vertical Balck line on center of Panasonic Plasma TV | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a TH-50PZ800U Panasonic Plasma which has a Vertical about 2-3 inch line on the center of the ... A: this could be a bad buffer module or a bad panel. there is no way to tell without replacing the ... | |
| Sony Bravia KdL52v4100- unresponsive and blinks on and off. | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have been having problems with a sony kdl52v4100, I read up on it and thought that my problem was ... A: odds are this is a bad main board. A-1547-088-A Description BU BOARD Good luck :) Let me know ... | |
| polaroid tv | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: 48in polaroid LCD HDTD/HDMI MODEL# TLA 04641C year2008 powers on trys to light up screen starts to ... A: sounds like the LCD panel is bad. we will have to do some testing to be sure. if you can do this ... | |
| Sony TV | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Sony December 2005, LCD Projection TV, Model KDF E55A20 The picture and audio play for about 60 ... A: sounds like you have a bad lamp. it is easy to change and you can even find a video on utube to show ... | |
| Sony Bravia does not get DVD signal | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a Sony Bravia LCD Model: KDL-52XBR4. I rented a movie to watch on our blu ray and I did the ... A: lets try a software update go here http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/index.pl click up software ... | |
| convergence upgrade | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a hitachi 53swx10b with convergence issues. I had it professionally fixed two years ago and ... A: 110s or 150s all about the same and make no difference in the resistors. just make sure to use ... | |
| RCA P56720LV WONT COME ON | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: WE WERE WATCHING,SHUT OFF AND MADE A NOISE.NOW WHEN TRY TO TURN ON IT MAKES A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE ... A: yes this was common on your model. you have a bad transformer. i am sorry to say this part is no ... | |
| TV will not turn on | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 WD-52525 Mitsubishi projection tv and the green timer light blinks constantly. I've ... A: yes very common issue on this model. there are several boards that can cause this issue on your tv. ... | |
| My LCD TV is acting weird | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: so my toshiba regza model number 52XV540U is acting up. some times randomly the right side of the ... A: i am very sory to say this is the LCD panel itself going bad. the part is 3000.00 so it is time for ... | |
| SONY KF-60we610 | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a sony 60in tv in storage for about 2 months, when i pulled the tv out of storage today and ... A: this is a bad optical engine and the part itself cost 500.00 plus 300 labor. so i would say trash it ... | |
| RCA DLP keeps shutting off and turning back on | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a m50wh72syx12 yr.2006, it received a power surge which blew two capacitors on the power ... A: the ballast may have damaged the lamp. and a lamp will cause the problem you are having. so i would ... | |
| Dark picture image | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: Sorry Allan, Model = Mitsubishi WD65731 65" HD tv with Dark Picture image - lost Brightness What ... A: this shoulld be a bad lamp. it is easy to change and you can buy it online. look in your owners ... | |
| TV Repair | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a phillips magnavox, model no. ms3252s431, chassis no. L01.UAC 7638.When I turn tv on it will ... A: odds are this is a bad power supply... testing would be needed to be sure. a repairman might charge ... | |
| JVC Model #HD-56FN97 | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: When I took out the old lamp from the TV, my wife blew away the dust with a can of air. Now, when I ... A: this is very bad. the dust went up inside the optical engine and most of this part is sealed and ... | |
| tv wont turn on but power button blinks red | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 55"magnavox model#55p8288,serial#67918268,chassis model#ptv910,date code 3912q281f manufact ... A: there are several circuits in the delf and signal boards that might cause this issue. testing is ... | |
| gun convergence adjustment manually | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: i have a sony kp52ws510 with convergence issue, i believe the 2 icu chips need replacing i suspect, ... A: if the convergence is out then hight adds it is a IC problem and not a adjustment. messing with ... | |
| sony trinitron model KV-36XBR250 | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: The tv turns on and the sound is fine, but the picture blinks. It also takesqsome time for the ... A: i am sorry to say this is the picture tube going bad, sometimes you can have this adjusted but it ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS65513 | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: This set takes a long time to power up, the green light at the front panel keeps blinking for 20 ... A: odds are it is the caps. they are C9B01, C9B02, C9B10, and C9B11 (1000 UFD 16) on the DM PCB. let ... | |
| none | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: 2004 Toshiba 35inch model number is 35a44 and its stuck in demo mode and i carnt get it of A: You should be able to push the Demo button on the front of the tv to shut it off (it's to the left ... | |
| TV not working | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba model #32afx61 TV made 2001 when the power is turned on ther is no picture or sound ... A: this tv has a power supply issue. a repairman is needed for this repair and a cost might range ... | |
| Can"t turn tv on | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: Panasonic TH-42PX25. Can't turn tv on or off using square button on front or by remote. No picture. ... A: there are several boards in this unit that would cause this. testing is needed to find out what one. ... | |
| TV | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: PIONEER SD-P5795W WONT TURN ON I PUSH THE POWER BUTTON THE LIGHT IS RED.THEN IT CLICKS LIGHT TURNS ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that might cause this. testing is needed to be sure. a power ... | |
| RCA 2001 P61310 power loss | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My RCA 2001 P61310 projection suddenly lost power while viewing. Went through the troubleshooting in ... A: the transformer was real common on your model to cause this, but there are other parts that could ... | |
| RCA Big Screen Model #P52937SG | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: My TV works but has no picture. Could this just be a bulb? My husband wants to throw it out but I ... A: this tv model carries three picture tubes and does not have the lamps in it. odds are this is a ... | |
| LG LCD | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an LG LCD that is about 3 years old. The model number is 32LC7D...when I turn it on initially ... A: this sounds like the power supply in the tv is going bad. a repairman is needed for the repair and a ... | |
| Mitshubishi 65" DLP | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I am getting white dots on screen First 1 now 4 A: this is the optical engine in the tv going bad. depending on the model will depend on cost. but on ... | |
| mitsubishi DLP tv | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: my inputs stopped working on my wd 62725 dlp 65'' tv and all i get is a pulsating light when I ... A: this is common on your model. the problem is you chassie is in need of a repair. the cost of a ... | |
| Sony KP-57WS500 mfg August 2002 | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Several days ago our tv went green screen then black. Turned it off then back on but it did it ... A: your green tube is bad. this common on your model. i am sorry to say this will not really be worth a ... | |
| Sony TV repair | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Sony SXRD projection TV model KDS-R60XBR1 -5 years old. Recently the screen went black and ... A: one of the fans are bad. odds are it is the lamp fan. i would look at each fan and see what fan is ... | |
| RCA D52W19 power problem | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: i have a RCA D52W19 52 in. Rear Projection Television. when i try to turn it on, the green light ... A: the board on the left is the deflection board. i would replace the board. Good luck :) Let me ... | |
| green screen | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Tv screen on our sony grand wega lcd projection tv all of a sudden went green ..it is a 2004 ... A: if this is happening on all inputs and the tv`s menus also have turned green??? then this is a bad ... | |
| Akai Plasma Volume Stuck | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have an Akai Plasma model PDP42Z5TA. The volume control is stuck on 100% and will not go down. I ... A: i would try disconnecting the button assembly. it this does not fix the issue then it is a bad MAIN ... | |
| Toshiba LCD TV | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: Mnft. July 2006, Model# 42HL196, I rearranged the entertainment center, after I unplugged the TV and ... A: sounds like the power supply went bad. testing is needed to be sure..... but odds are it is the ... | |
| ntsc in pal region | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I bought a Panasonic 1080 TC-P42U2 plamsa tv and brought it to Ghana(PAL system). I have a cable box ... A: yes you are correct. your model will not work on the PAL system without a converter. :) Good luck ... | |
| Pioneer SD-533HD5 April 2002 | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I've read a few forums and looks like I might have to replace both of my STK392 110. As described ... A: IF you have not soldered that i would not try. a shop will charge around 300.00 to come out and do ... | |
| Toshiba DLP sometimes no picture | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: We have a Toshiba 62HM116 DLP TV from 2006. The bulb "popped" and I put in a new one. it worked for ... A: sounds like you got a bad lamp. i would send it back and get another. allan Good luck :) Let me ... | |
| Mitsubishi -VS50707 | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: TV was purchased in 2003 When we turn on TV picture is dark, after a while it gets brighter. Then ... A: this is a common issue and a repair is needed. it is a low voltage power problem in the tv and a ... | |
| RCA 60in screen went concave and color looks like a 3d movie without the glasses | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a RCA 60 inch rear projection TV. The model is P60921 and was manufactured in '99. Today I ... A: this is a very common convergence problem on your tv. we see it a lot on your model. you will need a ... | |
| Panasonic PT-52LCX65 wont turn on all the time. | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Panasonic PT-52LCX65 52" rear projection LCD. Everything has been fine for 3 year until the lamp ... A: this buzzing noise is the ballast trying to fire the lamp. high odds are you have a bad lamp.did you ... | |
| Backlight Inverter Board | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I need a Inverter board for A Sanyo DP32746 TV. The Numbers on the board I need to replace read ... A: i do not think it matters. but i am not 100% sure, here is a web site that you can call and they ... | |
| Sony TV repair | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a Sony Projection TV 59" Nov 2005 Serial #KDS-R60XBR1; Serial #9024067; there is no picture; ... A: a 4 blink is a fan error. one of the fans in your tv is not working right. odds are it is the one ... | |
| Mitsubishi WD-62825G | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: The TV won't power on. Only hear fan running. When plug in power after unplugging, green light ... A: this is very common on your model. i am sorry to say the only fix is to have the whole chassis sent ... | |
| Picture on Hitachi shadowing | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: The video on my television is now appearing as though it is a 3D television with the shadowing on ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv going bad. you really might need a repairman for this.... ... | |
| Panasonic PT-56LCX16 | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: The other night I was watching TV and it made a loud pop sound and then went blank. Now when I hit ... A: odds are good it is the lamp. pull it out and look at it. since you heard a loud pop odds are it is ... | |
| sharp tv model 20v-s200 | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: my sharp tv will not turn on,its in standby lights red but not blinking or flashing,theres no raster ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply... but it woulld cost less for you just to replace a 20in these ... | |
| Broken mirror on my Hitachi projection tv | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My ole man, for some reason decided to clean the mirror in our Hitachi 56 in. big screen tv, model ... A: ya this part is no longer made.but any mirror place can cut you one as long as you have the old one ... | |
| Toshiba Wide Screen TV #TP48E60 | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have the above TV and we had some electrical work done, and had to switch circuit breakers off and ... A: ya power surge. it could be a power supply problem or a output problem. repair cost around 200-300 ... | |
| Sharp 32L-S500 television | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: We moved this TV to a new location in the house. Now, when the power button is pushed, I can hear ... A: there are several different boards in the unit that would cause this issue.without testing we would ... | |
| Need advise on wat is wrong with my tv. can you help: | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: kp-51ws520 silver in color wide screen november 2004. It wont turn on I get a error code blinks ten ... A: yes in your case here this is a bad system control board (A-1302-177-A) this board is around 200.00. ... | |
| Toshiba 32AF41 NO PICTURE/SOUND | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: my toshiba 32af41 powered up but no picture or sound, red power light blinking continuosly,will ... A: sounds like a power supply issue in the tv. a cost might run 250 or so. i would invest this money ... | |
| zenith projection tv-model#rz56z83r8/serial# 781-1437117 1997 | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: was connecto to broadband cable, worked fine. shut it off, then turn it back own hours later. ... A: this sounds like a bad power board. a repair cost would range around 400.00 or so to have it changed ... | |
| TV image is distorted | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I am asking for info about my SONY KV-32FS13 TV. It has a distorted image and distorted colors ... A: this is a bad deflection board. i am sorry to say it is no longer made for your tv.... Good luck ... | |
| Mitsubishi vs60609 | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: My Mitsubishi projection screen tv shut down and when Iturned it back on the picture looks like I am ... A: yes this is very common on your model. your convergence circuit has gone bad and you are in need of ... | |
| tv keeps turning on and off every 30 sec. | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: Sony model kf-e42a10 made in 2006. My tv just started turning on and off for no reason...it turns ... A: this is very common on your model..... you need the lamp in the tv changed. it will cost 200.00 or ... | |
| Panasonic Plasma Malfunction | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I've got a Panasonic TH-42PD25. Symptoms: Tv turns on, red light on solid (not blinking), Screen ... A: well you are right it is either the DG or D BOARD and both cost over 400.00. so no use wasting time ... | |
| TV PROBLEMS | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: MY HITACHI ULTRAVISION 43UWX10B HAS HAD A FUNNY PICTURE FOR THE LAST 2 WEEKS. BLUE AND GREEN LINES ... A: this is a convergence problem and is very common. you will need a repairman for this fix. a cost ... | |
| tv wont work | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a panasonic projection tv when i turn it on the picture is dark then after a few min the tv ... A: odds are this is a bad lamp.part number is TY-LA1001 very easy to change.. Good luck :) Let me ... | |
| samsung LCD tv | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: My TV turns on then shuts off. After about five times of me turning it back on it starts turning on ... A: this is the power supply in the tv going bad. you will need a repair for this fix. the cost will ... | |
| 42" AKAI PLASMA TV MODEL PDP4273M1 | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: this is a 2006 model plasma 42" TV. I ahve SOUND only, no picture. I checked fuses on YSUS ... A: the Z-SUS needs to be replaced as a whole board in this case. but they do not sell it.the only what ... | |
| Problem with color on Panasonic HDTV | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: usually set to 1080i (original format). Randomly, the color has started going wonky -- greenish ... A: if it works god on DVD?? then i would replace the cables from the tv to the box. but if it does do ... | |
| tv lld vs lcd | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: i am planning to purchase a flat screen and locate it in a sunroom with unregulated temperatures. ... A: YES there will be problems. any tv sold on the market these days will not hold up well outside... ... | |
| wont come on | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 53 inch RCA projection home theatre tv , made in 2002, model P61960 . I usually turn it off ... A: this is a bad transformer. it was very common on your model. i am sorry to say that this part is no ... | |
| tv | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mitsu WD-52725 DLP tv. I have replaced the bulb 4 times since puchased in 11/2004. The last ... A: this model is full of troubles and i am not sure i would advise a repair. odds this is a bad ... | |
| Toshiba Model 51HC85, Serial No. 24907251, Chassis TAC 504, Year 2005 and purchased in 2005 | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: The Power button turns off and on by itself. I hid the remote in a drawer and away from the TV. I ... A: this is normal when the tv is in need of a repair. you will need a repairman to determine what ... | |
| Repair advice for HDTV | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-55513 HDTV and we had a power outage for 16 hours. The tv would not turn on ... A: there are a few circuits in the tv that would cause this issue. a repairman is need to figure out ... | |
| Philips 52" Projection TV Sound Cuts Out | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: The sound cuts out on my Philips 52" projection TV when I watch DVDs. It happens when there is no ... A: this is a hard call. it could be your tv or the dvd. first look at the dvd player and make sue the ... | |
| Panasonic THC42FD18 Plasma TV | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic THC42FD18 Plasma TV made in June of 2008. The problem I am experiencing is after ... A: yes this could be one of two boards going bad in your tv. each board is around 200.00. under ... | |
| KDP-65WS550 | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I believe I have a convergence problem as the screen appears to bow to the top and bottom from the ... A: this is a convergence issue and a repairman is need for this repair. a cost will range around 300.00 ... | |
| 2001 36 in Sonvy Wega | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: my tuner has gone out in my sony television, i am heartbroken, i has loved this tv since the day i ... A: well a cost might range 250.00 or so. but you could have a cable box and hook it to video input 1 ... | |
| JVC AF-32S575/585 no power up | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Good evening, my Mother-in-law has a 5 yr old JVC AV-32S575 or 585 tv (she cannot look at the back ... A: this might be a power supply problem. for sure a problem in the tv. a repair cost might range ... | |
| New lamp explodes | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I replace my lamp on my plv-65whd1 tv and the lamp exploded about a hour after replacement could ... A: odds are it is a lamp issue. i would like to know where you got the lamp? lots of the online stores ... | |
| tv | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a toshiba 50a50r the picture went out and the red power light blinks. what is it and is it ... A: odds are this is either a power supply or convergence circuit problem. a cost might range around ... | |
| toshiba screen upon turning on | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: we have a 40 something inch toshiba model#42DPC8(nov 2005)it started out a minable amount of black ... A: this could be a sustain board or a panel going bad. send me a few pictures of this. send to ... | |
| Philips 32" white lines | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a philips tv model # 32PT5441/37 2005 with no problems until now. When I turn the tv on there ... A: i am sorry to say this is the LCD panel going bad and the cost will be more than you paid for the ... | |
| WD 52525 | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a checker board issue with a Mits WD52525 and suspect that the Format board is faulty. I ... A: the whole chassis must come out to get to this board. send me a email and i will send a few pictures ... | |
| Picture problem | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 44HM85 DLP projection television manufactured in November 2005. When I turn the tv ... A: a cost of a repair might range around 300.00. sounds like a bad tuner in the tv. Good luck :) Let ... | |
| tv not turning on.. | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: Question..i have a toshiba model no.42hp83 year august 2003 recently my tv just turned off i opened ... A: sounds like a power supply problem.there are 3 boards in the tv that might cause this issue. tow of ... | |
| Screen problem | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Goodmans LD3266D 32inch television that I bought only 19 months ago.This model was made ... A: this is the panel going bad. sorry to say a cost would be more thatn you paid for the tv. Good ... | |
| Sell tv for parts. | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a toshiba 42HP66 plasma tv (made Feb 2006) which died (heard a loud pop and then screen went ... A: yes i agree. the part alone is 300.00. so i would scrap it. :) Good luck :) Let me know if you need ... | |
| Hitachi 46f500 | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I love this TV. I hope it is not too much to fix it. We started seeing blue and yellow halo's around ... A: this is a common convergence circuit problem. you need a repair of the convergence circuit. a ... | |
| HD TV | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I Have a Sony Bravia KDL46VL150 HD lcd TV it was running fine for 2 months now it shuts off to ... A: this is one of the df boards going bad. these boards are the inverter boards. it is real hard to ... | |
| RCA TV - Clicks on & off | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: RCA TV - Model F32665 - Made September 1999 - Bought new in 2001 from F & H Electronics, Corydon, ... A: odds are it is the switches that are doing this. i am talking about the on/ff channel and volume ... | |
| Samsung HLN4365W DLP off and on | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Manufactured in Jan of 2003. TV will abruptly go black, no picture or sound. On _off button has no ... A: ok then this is something different. it could be a optical problem or a problem in the power ... | |
| problem with RCA 20V500T model TV set | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday, the image on my set turn to solid black with just a small horizontal row of image going ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. the problem is that a repair cost will range 120-150 and you ... | |
| Samsung HLN4365W DLP off and on | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Manufactured in Jan of 2003. TV will abruptly go black, no picture or sound. On _off button has no ... A: this is common an dis a bad lamp. a repair cost will range 250-300. :) Good luck :) Let me know if ... | |
| Sony Bravia tv Model KDL-32L-5000 | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: All of a sudden my remote will not operate my television. I figured it was the remotes fault so I ... A: odds are it is a bad remote sensor in the tv. i have seen this several times on this model. allan ... | |
| tv | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a hitachi 55 in. hd55t51 tv I have two problems 1 is it turns on ok but as it runs the screen ... A: i am sory to say this is a bad panel and the cost of the repair would be more than a new tv. Good ... | |
| Sony projection tv picture turns on and off. | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a sony KDS-60A2020 made in June 2007. Recently you will be watching tv and the picture will ... A: this does sounds like a bad lamp. there really is not way to tell without just trying it. Good ... | |
| Sony Bravia 46" LCD kdl-46vl150 2009 | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I am getting a blinking red light under standby. This blinks approximately six times then goes off ... A: a 6 blink on your model is a bad backlight. this means the panel itself is bad.i am sorry to say ... | |
| blinking screen | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sony, Trinitron 30 inch model KV-355542. The screen will blink losing picture, this can ... A: this is the picture tube going bad. in some cases there is a small adjustment that can be made that ... | |
| sony lcd tv | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: i have Sony LCD model #kdf-50we655 no picture no sound 3 blinks and red blinking light comes on. ... A: good news :)> this is a issue sony knows about and is covered under a extened warranty. the 3 blink ... | |
| Sony kp-43t75 problem | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a sony kp-43t75 43" projection tv. Recently the white areas on the screen have started to ... A: sounds like a bad convergence circuit. if so you need a repairman to fix this and a cost might range ... | |
| 36 inch toshiba(old school tv..not flat/plasma) | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: The problem we are having is that when you turn on the tv we get a black box on the lower portion of ... A: easy fix go into the tv`s menu and turn off closed caption. Good luck :) Let me know if you need ... | |
| Can this be fixed..please GOD say yes! | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I took a picture with my camera phone. When the tv is off you can tell anything is wrong. When you ... A: i am sorry to say this is a baed panel and cannot be repaired. Good luck :) Let me know if you need ... | |
| rca l42wd22yx6 | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: i thought it was the back light going out because some times it goes darker for a few seconds then ... A: this is either a back light or inverter. but neither are made for your model. so it is time for a ... | |
| red yellow blue squiggly | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a panasonic PT 53WX54J bought brand new in 2005 that has a red yellow blue squiggly down the ... A: I HAVE SEEN THIS SEVERAL TIMES :) you need a repair. there is a bad cap in your horizontl circuit. a ... | |
| Panansonic PT-56TW53 | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Reddish blue and green arcing at bottom of screen. Double picture as well. Is this worth fixing? A: this is a well known issue. your convergence circuit is in need of a repair. a cost might range ... | |
| Audio on TV | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sony model KDL52W4100 LCD TV I have no audio on coax input, All other inputs work ok for ... A: i can not think of a setting that would cause this issue. sounds like a bad main board in this case. ... | |
| RCA F32645 | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: RCA F32645 1999 turns itself on and off, changing channels every two seconds. If I unplug it for a ... A: your buttons are bad in hte tv and need to be replaced. it is very common on your model. a cost ... | |
| sony kv-35v68 | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: i have cable on my TV , no other devices, when i have it on my tuner it switches from tuner to video ... A: this is a stuck button on your button assembly. a repair cost might range around 200.00 Good luck ... | |
| 52' JVC | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Today Lighting Struck The House, & Now The Big Srceen Won't Fully Come On, When You Press The Power ... A: you will need it looked at for sure. odds are it is a bad power supply. lightning can do different ... | |
| Toshiba CA36V51 | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Having trouble getting tv to come on and stay on. When turn power on it will click and then the on ... A: this sounds like a power supply going bad.a repairman will have to repair this a cost will range ... | |
| RCA F32645 changes channels automatically | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Last night the TV was fine. Suddenly today the remote control doesn't work so I go to turn the TV on ... A: this is very common on your model. your buttons in the tv are bad and need to be replaced. a cost ... | |
| phillips tv wont turn on | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Philips TV model # 50pl9126d/37 my son fell asleep with the tv on the other night and now ... A: TROUBLESHOOTING IS NEED TO SEE WHAT IS WRONG... BUT ODDS ARE IT IS A SUSTAIN BOARD OR THE POWER ... | |
| sony kdf42-we655 standby light flashing | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Allan - my sony kdf42we655 made in dec 2004 works then - no sound or picture - standby lamp flashes ... A: odds are very good in your favor that this is a bad lamp.4 years i s pertty goood for a lamp. Good ... | |
| Sony bravia | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sony Brava model# KDL-46vl130 made 2008 the problem is that down the right side to almost ... A: i am sorry to say this is a bad panel and the cost of the panel is 1300.00. so time for a new tv in ... | |
| big foot | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi model # 60sx10ba v6d052612 year 4/1996. My grandson 3 use to get behind the tv to ... A: this connection is very hard to solder. it is inside a tuner box and very tiny. you might want a tv ... | |
| zenith | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a zenith model # rz56z83r8 that has sound but no pic A: odds are this is the main power board. a repair cost might range 400-500. given the cost it might be ... | |
| Hitachi 43fxw20b | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Magic focus out of whack stops at red then a green 4 at the bottom right hand side When try it ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit.you will need a repair and a repairman. a cost might range around ... | |
| Mitsubishi TV | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WD-62825 with a TIMER light blinking green continuously if the unit is plugged ... A: this is either a bad power supply or a bad DM module.either wya this repair is very hard and tricky. ... | |
| tv audio | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a toshiba 35a44 tv, manufactured september 2004. on occasion the audio bar will run down to ... A: sounds like your button assembely is going bad. it is a common problem. Good luck :) Let me know ... | |
| RCA Proscan 36" | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: Is the sensor bar on the very top middle replaceable? It has worked with a Remote ever since we ... A: this part is no longer made. but it might be a loose solder joint on that board... if you know ... | |
| TV and Summer Heat | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Allan, We have two TVs about 10 yrs old in our travel trailer. In the past, I have taken them out ... A: i agree this heat is not good for the tv`s at all. Good luck :) Let me know if you need more info ... | |
| Help with TV | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Magnavox 42MF531D37 2005 or 06 I think. Turned on TV and it flickered (low lighted ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply. testing is needed to be sure. but if so a repair cost might ... | |
| Loss of Video on LG Plasma TV | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I have an LG plasma TV, model # 42PC3D. It was manufactured in Feb 06. My wife was watching it ... A: i am asumming that no picture means nothing on th escreen at all,,, if so then..... there are ... | |
| TV High pitched sound | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: My Samsung LN32A550P3f made a high pitch sound and screen turned green...so I turned off...waited a ... A: there are several boards in the tv that can cause this. without testing we cannot be sure what one ... | |
| Proscan RCA tv. Dlp | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: The menu flashes on the screen repeatly using the remote works occasionally to stop it but only to ... A: this is common. your button assembly is bad and needs to be replaced. this should fix your problem. ... | |
| Sony bravia KDL-46XBR2 | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Allan, I have a Sony bravia KDL-46XBR2,it says on the back that it was manufactured in Oct. 2006. A ... A: this sounds like your AU BOARD in the tv is bad. this board is a main controler board and works all ... | |
| TV will not turn on | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: We have a Zenith E44W46LCD TV it manufactured in may 2004. We were watching TV and it just turned ... A: yes i agree. sounds like your lamp has gone bad. you can get these all over the internet. just ... | |
| sony 51" model # kp-51ws500 | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: when you turn on tv it flickers then the screen turns green then the tv shuts off. and now when the ... A: this is very common and is a shorted green picture tube. all three tubes are known for doing this on ... | |
| Screen Image Dark,Ok for Sound | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 42HP86 Plasma TV, approximately 2006 Model, I was watching it, then heard a POP, ... A: yes this is correct but the board is a sustain board. so just the name they gave you is wrong, but ... | |
| Tv problem | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 43" Toshiba TV model 43H71 and when I try to turn it on there is no picture or sound but ... A: this means the tv is not turning on for a reason. could be power supply or convergence circuit in ... | |
| rca tv | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a rca model hd52w67 hdtv. It powers on and the screen shows,but its out of ... A: i am very sory to say this is not a good model tv at all. sounds like your convergence circuit is ... | |
| Sony Tuner issue | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sony kv-36xbr450 and have an issue with the tuner. I have the channel set to 3 but the ... A: if it does this on DVD? then it cannot be the tuner as DVD woks on a input without the tuner. i have ... | |
| discolored screen | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Please help me I bought my LG LCD 47 inch Feb. O9. Now it is haven a line going across the screen ... A: i am sorry to say this is a bad lcd panel and it will cost more than you paid for the tv for a ... | |
| JVC Hd-ILA problem | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Recently replaced the lamp in my JVC HC-61Z575. Everything was fine for about two months. The ... A: really sounds like your new lamp is bad. i would relace it and see. allan Good luck :) Let me ... | |
| Problem with Toshiba 55A60 TheaterView Projection TV | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have the above-referenced TV. It's about 12 years old. The picture just went wacky. The colors ... A: this is a convergence issue and you will need a repair to have it fixed. a repair might cost around ... | |
| GE 31GT660 TV menu | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: The menu flashes on the screen repeatedly. Using the remote works occasionally to stop it but only ... A: this is the buttons bad on the control board. it is very common. removing them will fix this and ... | |
| HITACHI 50UX58B | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: The TV will not power up, I pulled off the back and observed the green LED's in the center board ... A: we would have to do some testing to be sure. but sounds like the power supply is bad, a repairman ... | |
| Mitsibushi DLP, TS-5045 screen Problem | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Friend of mine donated his Mitsibushi DLP, TS-5045 TV to my 68 years old elderly friend. He was ... A: this tv was made in 1996 so it is not a DLP and most parts are no longer made for it. but if you ... | |
| Mitsubushi wd62725 | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: My tv will turn on and the green light in the front comes on solid and we have sound but no picture. ... A: we have a lot of troubles with this model. odds are the main chassis needs a rebulid. this will cost ... | |
| Panasonic TV LCD rear projection | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: Model PT-44LCX65. TV was playing fine; I left the room & returned to find the green power light ... A: odds are this is a lamp. with out testing we cannot be sure. but you can take it out and see if it ... | |
| sony tv proyection | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: i have a Tv sony model kp57w something made in 2002, when i turn it on everything its okay, but ... A: i am sorry to say this is a bad red tube and the cost would be high to replace it. also this model ... | |
| Panasonic TV | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Panasonic Plasma TH-42PD50U Mfr.2005 Set comes on and works for about an hour then clicks and the ... A: could be a bad connection or a bad D board a cost might range around 300-400 for a repair. Good ... | |
| Sony KDL-32m3000 | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Picture had darkened and shifted to a yellowish hue, and appears to be in slow motion. I have ... A: i am sorry to say this is a bad panel and the cost will be more than the tv is worth... Good luck ... | |
| 43 Sony projection tv | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: All of a sudden, during a program, the colour messed up and now no matter what we are watching, we ... A: this is a well known convergence problem. a repairman is needed to fix this. a cost will range ... | |
| Samsung TV gone nuts! Help! | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Samsung flat screen LCD model# LNT5265FXXAA date manufactured Jan 2008 This TV just ... A: this is a very common problem, your power supply is going bad. a repair cost will range around ... | |
| Mitsubishi WD-52525 purple lines come and go | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WD-52525 DLP TV. I have changed bulbs, light engine, and tried outlets in ... A: you should Suspect the FMT PCB part # 930B924002 very common. this model is know for lots of ... | |
| Picture Quality | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: My televisions picture quality is going into a 3D mode and when i check the color convergences the ... A: this is your convergence circuit going bad. over time this will get worse. you need a repairman in ... | |
| pioneer sd533 hd5 #sd-533hd5 | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: just turns off doesnt want to stay on A: this sounds like a bad power supply. we cannot 100% without testing but it is common on your model. ... | |
| LCD tv w/o HD service | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I just bought an lcd tv which has a built in hd tuner. I have cable service, but not hd service. I ... A: i hear this question a lot.the reason for this is because you new HD tv is converting your non HD ... | |
| sony wega trinitron KV-36FS120 | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: 2 days ago my husband watched a dvd and then when I put the tv on to watch it was as if it was in ... A: if the picture is to big on all the inputs... then the power supply or horizontal circuit might be ... | |
| Hitachi 60SDX88BA | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Audio is ok, No picture. What is the most likely culprit that will take out the projectors? Thanks ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that could cause this problem. without testing them we cannot ... | |
| Hitachi 50GX30B | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: The power light on but no picture. The problem first start with tv power light on and a line for a ... A: sounds like your vertical circuit was going bad then might have overheated and killed hte power ... | |
| Panasonic Viera Shuts Off | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic Viera TC32LX60. About once a week when I turn the TV on, it starts up and after a ... A: this sounds like the power supply in hte tv is going bad. over time the tv will stop working. a ... | |
| toshiba 43h70 projection tv | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Have a problem trying to set the red color on the convergence adjustment ? A: this is a bad convergence circuit.a repair is needed. a cost might range 300.00 or so. Good luck ... | |
| Pioneer Elite Mode PRO 610-HD, Purchased new Jan 2001 | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: After being on for a few minutes the set makes a pop sound and the power go off. If I turn the main ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that can cause this. odds are it is the power supply board. but ... | |
| Hitachi projection TV | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a model# 53SDX59BA Hitachi projection TV. The picture is fine on the bottom half but is ... A: this is a convergence circuit problem. you will have to have great soldering skills and know how to ... | |
| SONY model # KP-46v15 PROJECTION TV | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: The picture on the TV blinks on and off consistently. It slows when it is warmed up, but never ... A: this is one of the projection tubes in the tv going bad. over time you will loose the picture. this ... | |
| RCA 50in. DLP | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have an RCA HDTV DLP, model number M50WH72SYX12, bought new Christmas 2006. The picture "pulses" ... A: this is a bad optical engine and i am sorry to say it is no longer made. also it would cost 700 just ... | |
| apex model avl3076 | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: i have sound but the picture is black if i shine a light on the screen i can see the picture. is the ... A: i am sorry to say you have a bad panel and this cannot be repaired. Good luck :) Let me know if ... | |
| Toshiba 62MX195 DLP TV | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 62MX195 DLP TV and am having problems with the picture freezing up after it plays ... A: this sounds like a bad optical engine. this part is around 400.00 and labor might run 300. Good ... | |
| sony | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: model# kdf e60a20 year 2005 when the tv is turned on it takes it a minute and then just shows ... A: this is common your model. your Q-box in the tv is bad. it is a real pain to change and just the ... | |
| Sony television model #KV36XBR450 | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering if it is worth having my TV looked at by a TV repair person. The problem is that the ... A: this could be the picture tube shorting or a bad crt board. without testing it is hard to say, but ... | |
| panasonic pt53wx53g tv | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Hi I have a panasonic pt53wx53g tv and on the main power the resistor no 517 is burnt up could this ... A: no r517 is in the high voltage circuit. i have never seen it burn. odds are teh flyback transvofmer ... | |
| Rear Projection tv and darker and green screen | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a panasonic pt56lcx16 rear projection tv and the picture is slowly getting darker and think I ... A: this is not a lamp causing the green for sure. it could be your cable box. next time it does this ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS-55511 | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I am experiencing Blue shadows on all figures. Also I have a one inch light blue line down the left ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit is bad and will need a repair. this requires soldering ... | |
| vizio warrannty | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My 42 vizio is less than 1 year old is it under warranty A: YES there is a 1 year warranty on it. www.vizio.com/support Good luck :) Let me know if you need ... | |
| Toshiba LCD power problem | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba LCD TV model 32AV502R. I bought it in May 2009. Tonight it suddenly turned itself ... A: there are several boards in hte tv that might casue this. without testing we could not be sure. the ... | |
| mitsubishi vs-60607 | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a mitsubishi 6067 that when I hit the power button I can hear it click and the green light ... A: this tv is a older model adn really not worth a repair. sounds like a power supply problem and that ... | |
| Sony Rear Projection TV | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sony KDS-R50XBR1 rear projection tv (2005) that has a green hue to the picture. Also, the ... A: i am sorry to say this is a bad optical block. this is a common problem on your model tv. a repair ... | |
| Samsung not turning on | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: We have a model number LN-Y4661Fa, model code LNT4661FX/XAC LCD television bought in March 2008. ... A: sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. it is common on your model. without testing we cannot ... | |
| Sylvania LCD HD TV Audio problem | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Our Sylvania LCD HD TV (Model #LC320SL8, not found on Sylvania Consumer Electronics site, mfd August ... A: this sounds like the digital board is bad. the cost of the board is 200.00 plus labor.i would say ... | |
| TV color | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a sony projection tv model #KP-57HW40 mfg in Feb 2002 first there were red outlines arround ... A: this shutting off and 5 blink problem is one of the projectors in the tv gone bad. this model is ... | |
| Sony | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a sony model-kdf60xs955. about 3 weeks ago it the tv would shut itself off then come back on ... A: this really sounds like a bad lamp in the tv. i would have you change the lamp and this should fix ... | |
| sony 61v25 | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My roommate and i recently purchased the tv and after just a week the tv would randomly shut off and ... A: MIKE odds are this is a power supply problem. this can be hard to repair on your model. you will ... | |
| Blue Shadow Rear Projection | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-55511 Rear Projection TV that has developed blue shadows of the tv images. ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad in the tv. it is very common. a tech is needed for the ... | |
| Sony KDS-60A2000 | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I was given this TV and told that the only thing that it needed was a lamp replacement. I ordered a ... A: this is a bad optical engine and is a very expensive part. the good news is that sony has a extend ... | |
| Phillips 50p8341 | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: The convergence is off. When we try to move the convergence "crosses" they are on the bottom of the ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit in the tv is bad. you will need a repair to fix this. ... | |
| Sharp plasma TV turns off | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Model PZ-50HV2U, mfg Feb 2002 After the tv being on for 15-20 min, the light on the media box will ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this in your tv. testing is needed to be sure. but the ... | |
| phillips 60pp920217f january 2004 | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: it has been a great tv till lately. it now has red & green horizonal lines at the top & bottom. ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit has gone bad. a lost of soldering is needed ... | |
| Hitachi Ultravision Digital TV HDTV Monitor | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Model #43uwx10b v1h015114 , MADE IN 2001 tv screen is heavy on greens and blues with ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit is in need of a repair. you must be able to solder ... | |
| Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE700E | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: All of a sudden picture colour/quality is displaying mainly pink and light green. No rich colours ... A: i have a few questions. 1. recheck the model number i cannot get it to cross.. 2. are teh colors ... | |
| Sony Wide Screen Projection TV | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: On the right and left side of the screen there appears to be a reddish/orange and blueish/green ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit is in need of a repair. you will need a ... | |
| projection tv colors dont line up | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 62 in hitachi ultravision projection tv that shows the color blue of center with red and ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit is in need of a repair. you will need a ... | |
| Sony Trinetron KV24FV12 colors gone | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering if this once faithful TV is not worth repairing. 4 weeks ago, one color failed. I ... A: i would say you need to buy a new tv. odds are it is a bad picture tube and this would cost more ... | |
| no picture on 42" Toshiba | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I've got a 2004 Toshiba 42HP83. The problem started as a black line in the middle of the screen ... A: i am sorry to say you have a bad panel and a cost of this part is more than you paid for the tv new. ... | |
| Mitsubishi 1080 model WS-A55 | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: a few years ago my son was playing alot of guitar hero on an x-box which he had connected to the TV. ... A: you will need a tvrepairman tofix this issue a cost will range around 400.00 Good luck :) Let me ... | |
| WS-55511 Mitsubishi | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I had to turn the power off at my house for a repair. I turned the power on and off a couple of ... A: this is very common on your model. you have a bad DM module. you will need a repairman to replace ... | |
| sony wega 60we610 | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I replaced the optical block on my Sony about a year ago because of the blue dot problem they all ... A: this is a bad DIC block the part is 700.00. i would say new tv :) Good luck :) Let me know if you ... | |
| sharp tv problem | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Sharp tv 27F543E has on screen display but no picture...what could be causing this ANSWER: does it ... A: if you have on screen display and no picture on all your inputs,,,, then your main board is bad. ... | |
| @2002 Toshiba TV Model 57H82 | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I've been told that when the picture starts to flicker, that the projection lamp is going out. I ... A: there is no lamp for this model. odds are if the picture is flickering on your model then you have a ... | |
| tv problem | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 65 inch phillips projection tv. It has a green line and is blurred at the bottom of the ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit is bad and a cost will range around 300.00. this a ... | |
| Panasonic Plasma red blinking death light | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: The TH42PZ77U purchased in 2008 just shut off and is blinking 10 red blinks just as many others out ... A: this is common and several boards in the tv could cause this, but you are right on the cost. a price ... | |
| blurry tv | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: The upper left quarter of my Mitsubishi tv is blurry all of a sudden. We tested the cable channels ... A: this is a convergence problem and is very common. you will need a repairman to fix this. a cost will ... | |
| dvd/tv problems | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Sony Bravia LCD Digital Color TV, Model KDL-32XBR9. The television picture ... A: sounds like a problem in hte tv for sure. have you tried the DVD on other inputs to see what ... | |
| 1999 zenith 27 inch color tv | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a color tv and dont have any color just black and white but when I put the menu up on the ... A: this might be a bad module in hte tv. i have seen this before. the problem is a repair cost would ... | |
| Power not coming on my Sony TV | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Sony Trinitron model # SU- 32FS13. We had a storm a couple of nights ago and now the ... A: this might be something simple... like a fuse. i would atleast have it looked at. this is a great ... | |
| 60 " sony projection | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: My tv is around 5 yrs old and when I turn it on the picture comes up but then it slowy turns a solid ... A: this might be a picture tube going bad. can you send me a few pictures of this so i can see? send to ... | |
| Blinking Power light on Sony KDS 60A2000 | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: While watching programming, the screen on my KDS-60A2000 goes black for about 30 seconds and the ... A: odds are you have a bad lamp. i would order and replace this first. Good luck :) Let me know if ... | |
| Sony Wega Black Screen Problem | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: While watching TV last night, I switched channels and the TV went black. I can still get the guide ... A: sounds like a bad cable box to me. if the tv shows the guide then i would say it working just fine ... | |
| apex tv gone wild | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an apex LCD HD tv. The sound still works perfect however the screen is black. When the tv is ... A: this sounds like a bad lcd panel and cannot be repaired. the repair cost would be more than a new ... | |
| Phillips TV Picture Problem | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Our tv picture is "curved" at the bottom....especially noticeable on a channel like CNN. We have ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit in the tv. you will need a repairman. a cost will range around ... | |
| Mitsubishi T.V. | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi T.V model #WS-65313 It seems to have lost the red color spectrum on the set. It ... A: sounds like the convergence circuit has gone bad. you are in need of a repairman. a cost will range ... | |
| olevia model 237-t12 | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: tv is just over 2 years old. it worked fine this am. turned tv on this evening and the normal ... A: i am sorry to say this sounds like a bad panel. this is the part you look at when watching tv. they ... | |
| Mitsubishi WD 52725 | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Bought in 2005. Has been a great set. Replaced lamp once so far. Lately there have been faded ... A: this sounds like a bad formatter board. but on your model tv you cannot buy this board. you have to ... | |
| Sony Projection TV | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Sony Wide Screen Projection TV KP-57WS500, Year Made Aug 2002 The red lens does not seem to line up ... A: this is a common problem and you are in need of a repair. your convergence circuit in the tv is bad ... | |
| hitachi projection tv | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 65" Hitachi TV model #61SWX10BV1J003747 and this morning i was watching it and it cut off ... A: odds are this is a bad power supply or a shorted convergence circuit. boat are common on your tv. a ... | |
| Samsung FP-T5084 Problem | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Im having a problem with my Samsung model FP-T5084 plasma tv. I was watching telivison last night ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv. there also is a fuse but is odd to go bad. can ... | |
| mitsubishi vs-5075 1995 | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: this set will not come on. the power cord is plugged in, and the green light comes on a second, and ... A: this could be a bad power supply or a bad flyback transformer, we need to test to see what one it ... | |
| proscan 65000 | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I got a big screen tv from her brother, It works great except for one thing. Right in ... A: i am sorry to say this is common and cannot be repaired. all three of your projector tubes are bad ... | |
| Zenith 03 picture magnified | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Zenith model number r49w36 and the picture appears to be magnified as if it is 3D and ... A: this is not a adjustment. you are in need of a repair. the convergence circuit has gond bad in your ... | |
| Sylvania LCD no longer recognizing satellite service | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sylvania plasma tv, 6842PF M, that quit recognizing our Direct TV satellite service. We ... A: sounds like your digital board might be bad. if so a repair cost would range 300-400 for a repair, ... | |
| picture quality | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Magnavox 51MP392H/17 June 2004 We have pink and green lines around some images on the screen. Also ... A: this is a well know issue. your convergence circuit has gone bad in the tv. a repair is needed and ... | |
| panasonic pt-56wx33g | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I get three red flashing lights when i try to turn on tv.if this is a lamp which one and how do i do ... A: this model does not carry the lamps it has three picture tubes. but i do not think it is the ... | |
| T.V. | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I own a sony 50 inch KDS-50a2020 that is 2 years old. i have already had the lamp replaced for over ... A: this is a bad optical engine. it is a common problem. the part for this repair is around 400.00 plus ... | |
| Filter for panasonic tv | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic projection tv. Model number pt 52clx66/TP. Our tv displays a message on the tv ... A: this is not a good error to see. the filters are in the optical engine and very hard to get to.you ... | |
| JVC projection TV Model AV-48WP74 | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Lost video & audio simultaneously. The only sound is a thumping as if hearing a broken tape or a ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that will short and cause this.the video drivers on the crt ... | |
| big screen mitsubishi with bowed picture | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: The picture on my TV bows horizontally and the colors separate at the far ends of the screen. The ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad in the tv and is a very common problem. it is a great tv ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS-55613/2004 | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: My TV will not power on. The green power light keeps blinking. I've tried a soft reset but that ... A: this is very common on your model. your DM module is bad.the module is 435.00 for the part. part ... | |
| power issues with my panasonic pt-47wx49 | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: my tv shut off on its own and wouldn't power back up. I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it ... A: this is common on your model. odds are it is a convergence circuit shorted.testing is needed to be ... | |
| toshiba 42" plasma | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: tv is about 9 years old. hanging on wall so difficult to get model number. recently we have (2) ... A: i cannot reall be sure with out a model number but odds are this is a bad panel and th ecost will be ... | |
| Sony rear projection KP57WS500 | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sony rear projection KP57WS500 tv made March 2003 the screen has a pink/green color ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit is going bad.a repair is need and a cost ... | |
| our tv just went black- sony sxrd wega | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: We were watching our TV (SONY SXDR WEGO Model # KDS-R50XBR1 made Sept. 2005) and our screen just ... A: you need a new lamp. read your owners manual and it will tell you how. if you do not have a owners ... | |
| Zenith z32x31 | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: have a 32 Zenith (z32x31) on Direct TV. Picture is shrunk with black across top and bottom as if it ... A: this is the vertical output circuit in the tv going bad. it is a common circuit to fail. you will ... | |
| Zenith Screen Dysfunction | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm attempting to set up an older Zenith TV(Model SLS7253S) with my DIRECTV service. The TV is ... A: this is a very common easy fix. your closed caption is turned on. it could be the tv or the directv ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS 55809 | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: When the Mitsubishi WS 55809 TV is on there are shadows of both red and blue on the screen. I have ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit and is real common. a repair cost might run 300-400 this is a ... | |
| Panasonic lcd projection will not turn on | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: We have a 3yr old Panasonic lcd projection tv model PT-52LCX66. Yesterday after an electical storm ... A: there is a fuse in the power supply you can check. but odds are the power supply is bad.a cost might ... | |
| Great old Mitsubishi TV | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: WE have a Mitsubishi Model CS-40307 Serial 510100. We have never had any problem at all with it. ... A: well we would have to do some testing to be sure. i would check the fuse for sure. this is a old tv ... | |
| trouble shooting | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 53uwx10BA and one day after turning it on the red bolb was out of line and the ... A: no there is not in this case.you are in need of a repair. it is real common on your model. the ... | |
| Big Screen TV | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Henry A. McKelvey Subject Sony Big Screen TV QuestionWe have a 62" Sony big screen tv (the kind ... A: henery is wrong here this tv is a older model and does not have a inverter or a backlight. this is a ... | |
| television problem | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: my son was watching tv this afternoon when suddenly the set started changing channels on its own. ... A: this is common. the buttons on the tv go bad or get stuck and do this. you will need to check and ... | |
| my tv turns off.. | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: 2006 zenith dlp 1080i model# z56dc1d serial# 609kcjz1a652 when i turn my tv on the bottom of the ... A: the lamp needs to be replaced. it will tell you in your owners manual how to change it. you can get ... | |
| tv problem | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: No picture on television, all three lights are flashing on the front panel. I have an hitachi model ... A: sounds like the lamp in hte tv is bad. if you look in your manual it will tell you how to change it. ... | |
| rear video projetor sony television | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a march 2000 53" Sony rear video projector T.V. Model KP53HS10 when you plug it in it comes ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that could cause this. the most common two are the convergence ... | |
| 2003 phillips 65" hd tv | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: My tv just started doing a green & red horizontal shadows. I disconnected & reconnected everything. ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit in the tv is bad. you will need a repairman to fix ... | |
| Problems with our Panasonic | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: We own a Panasonic PT-56TW53. It is about 5 years old. We came home today and tried to turn it on. ... A: this is very common on your model. you will need a repairman to fix the deflection circuit in the ... | |
| Blue screen no picture with sound | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a e44w46lcd zenith. The power light blinks about 20 times and the sound comes on but ... A: lamp cannot do this. sounds like a bad optical engine a repair cost would range 800.00. not worth ... | |
| sony kp-57ws500 | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My tv turns on and then the picture turns orange/red and then it flashes back to normal and then the ... A: this is a very common problem.this is a bad picture tube, a reoair cost will range 500-600. so i ... | |
| tv | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 60" sony hd projection tv and it looks like i have 3 images of every thing 1 red 1 blue ... A: this is a very common convergence problem. a repair cost really depends on model number, but a good ... | |
| RCA T.V. wont turn on | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a RCA model F36450, Chassis# ATC113CA1, made Dec. 2002 When I turn the T.V. on it powers up ... A: if the tv tries to come on then the fuses are ok on this model. sounds like the flyback transformer ... | |
| GE Projection color issue | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a GE 46GW948 made in Sept. of 2000; Chassis #PTK19spa. I was just given it and don't know ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit in the tv is in need of a repair. a repairman is need ... | |
| 1080 will not turn on | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Mitsubishi 1080 hi def model #ws55513. We unplugged the tv for about 3 weeks to remodel. Plugged the ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the most common are the power supply and ... | |
| Hitachi 57F710S wont power up | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a Hitachi 57F710S made in May 2005. I was watching today and it powered down and I can not ... A: we would need to do some testing to be sure, but a common problem on this model is the convergence ... | |
| image pinching on Samsung projection | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: My television is a Samsung HCN4226W 42-inch rear projection that was manufactured in 2003. The ... A: this is very common. it is a convergence circuit gone bad in the tv. a repair is needed and a cost ... | |
| Pioneer SD-533HD5 | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I cannot adjust the color on my picture. No matter what adjustment I try it also has a yellow and ... A: this is a bad convergence module and is very common on your model. a repair cost will range around ... | |
| Samsung HL-R5667W DLP | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: My DLP tv just started to act up. It turns on but nothing happens - stays black. I can tell the ... A: without testing this is hard to say. but sounds like a bad optical engine to me. if so the cost will ... | |
| Grey Screen | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: i was watching tv this evening on my Hitachi CMPAS14S OR 42PMA300A (not sure which one will help ... A: this is a bad Z sustain board on some models it is called x sustain. very common. Good luck :) ... | |
| PT-52LCX65 Picture Skew | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have owned a Panasonic PT-52LCX65 for about 3 years now and have had no issues besides a lamp ... A: i am sorry to say this looks like a bad optical engine. this part cost over 800.00. might be time ... | |
| Hitachi 52" TV-black box appears on screen | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Please advise why a black box (like the ones that would appear if you were going to watch a VCR tape ... A: your close caption is turned on. go into the menu and turn off close caption and it will fix this. ... | |
| Plasma TV has turned Green! | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic Plasma TV. It is model TH-C42HD18, manufactured Jan 2009. Tonight, all of a ... A: really sounds like a bad cable box to me. Good luck :) Let me know if you need more info or help? ... | |
| Pioneer Plasma Display Media Receiver PDP-RO5U won't come back on | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved and was VERY careful moving my Plasma Display and receiver. Now when I power the ... A: we see this on these receivers. the power supply get bad connections. the move probably helped this ... | |
| Black/Dark Screen w/good sound | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Sony Wega FD Trinitron television, model: KV36HS20. when powered up either from the remote or front ... A: this is very common on your model. your power supply in the tv is going bad and is in need of a ... | |
| Panasonic HDTV Projection TV issue | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I will do my best to explain the picture.... Today when turning on my Panasonic projection TV today, ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit is going bad, a repair man is need for a fix. a cost ... | |
| tv | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: model 61hx71. year-2000. toshiba,cinema series HD.there is no picture or sound,the power light ... A: could be a bad power supply. we cannot be sure with out testing. you will need to call a repairman ... | |
| convergence | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: We read a answer about the model 55pp9401 phillips projection tv. we have the same problem. what is ... A: there are parts in the tv that must be replaced. in order to do this you must be aboe to solder and ... | |
| 46gw948 | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: the picture looks bent a lil.but works perfectly.someone suggested to check the geometric parameter ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. a repair is needed for sure. a cost will range around 300-400 ... | |
| No Sound on Toshiba 57H83 | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have absolutely no sound at all on my tv. I had no picture so I went to see if a dvd would play ... A: really odd if it worked for dvd then the tv would have been fine. there is a switch on the back of ... | |
| Hitachi 43fdx01b losing picture. | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 43 in hitachi that seems to be losing it's picture. Sometimes while watching tv the ... A: this might be a vertical circuit issue. a cost might range 300-400. i would say it is time for a new ... | |
| Panasonic TV no screen | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic rear projection TV model# PT50DL54J. When I turn it on the on button flashes ... A: might be a bad lamp. pull the lamp out and see if it is cracked. your owners manual should tell you ... | |
| TV Repair | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 hitachi 53 inch projection tv model number 53fdx20b. Was watching one night when it ... A: if the all the inputs like DVD are also pink? then a repair cost might range 300-400. not good for ... | |
| Panasonic Plasma 42" no picture | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a really peculiar problem. I am unable to get a picture on my Panasonic 42" (TH-42PX77U) ... A: ok i think i clicked the wrong button to respond so if you get two emails from me you will know why ... | |
| toshiba plasma 42hp83 | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: i have the above listed tv and i have a i.5 inch wide black line that runs down the middle of the ... A: sounds like a buffer module is going bad. a cost might range 400-500 Good luck :) Let me know if ... | |
| No picture on my Toshiba 61A60A tv | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: No picture when the tv is on. The red power light stays on with no blinking. Tried changing the ... A: send me pictures of the boards and i will show you what to check. send to tvdoctor@comcast.net ... | |
| sony kp53s76 | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: when we turn on the tv the screen is snowey for an undetermined amount of time. The time varies. But ... A: sounds like the tuner in the tv is going bad. a repair cost might range 300-400 Good luck :) Let me ... | |
| Diagonal multicolored lines on screen | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sony KDF-E42A10 Rear Projection LCD TV, mfg 1/06, that is displaying diagonal colored lines ... A: yes i am sorry to say it does sound like a bad B block. the only thing you can do is replace it. ... | |
| TV Problems | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 65 inch Sony rear projection TV model # KP-65XBR10W manufactured in November 2000. when I ... A: sounds like one of the projection tubes is going bad. i would say time for a new tv. this cost would ... | |
| Toshiba 50H12 no picture | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 50H12 mfg in July 2002. I bought this set new and have never had any problems at ... A: sounds like the power supply in the tv might be bad. not much you can do here but call a repairman. ... | |
| Samsung Rear Projection Troubleshooting | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: we recently inherited a Samsung rear projection TV, model # HLP5063WX/XAA. It is about 6 years ... A: sounds like you might have a bad color wheel. it is very common on your model to go bad. a repair ... | |
| Mits WD 52531 Shuts Off after 15 Sec. | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WD52531 Rear Projection TV. Was working great for two years and all of sudden ... A: odds are the lamp is causing this. i would try it first. Good luck :) Let me know if you need more ... | |
| tv won't turn on | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a sony trinatron wega model#kv36hs420 made in oct.2004 when you turn on the tv you do not get ... A: this is some ic chips on the power board going bad. it is real common on your model. a repair cost ... | |
| tv not coming on | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a mitsubishi tv model#WS-55513 the blinking green light stays on. I have replaced the 4 ... A: it the green light is blinking then the DM is plugged in right. also if you changed the caps and it ... | |
| KDF-42/50 WE655 | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Our DLP Sony has a Bluish cloud like on the screen. It started in the left hand corner, but is now ... A: this is the optical engine going bad. i am sorry to say this part cost around 500.00 plus 300-400 ... | |
| hdtv1080isamsung 2004 | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: When I cut tv on red light blinks 3-4 times and goes off. TV won't come on. ANSWER: sorry if you ... A: this could be a bad lamp. ther are other parts in the tv that can do this. without testing we can ... | |
| hitachi tv looks like 3d | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Our hitachi ultrascan HD is out of wack. It looks like 3D with out the 3D glasses and it has red ... A: no you will need a repairman for this fix.your convergence circuit is bad and a repair cost will ... | |
| Mitsubishi won't turn on | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-55859 or WS-55909 and after a long power loss the TV will not turn on, the ... A: you will need a repairman. this is a bad DM modlule in the tv. Good luck :) Let me know if you ... | |
| Sony LCD projection shadow on screen | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Sony KF-42WE610 LCD projection, manufactured Dec 2003 - There is a deep blue shadow on far right ... A: this is a bad optical engine. i am sorry to say it would cost around 800 for a repair. this is not ... | |
| RCA model p61927 | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: While watching TV last evening the TV started jumping channels, changing volume. The OFF button on ... A: this is very common on your model. your button assembly is shorted and going bad. you can replace ... | |
| tv changes channel by it self | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: my TV changes channels by it self then when i unplug it it takes a long time to come back on can you ... A: very common problem. the button assembely is bad. a repair cost might range around 100.00 Good ... | |
| Toshiba TV Model 27AF43 | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Two problems: 1. We have white lines going horizontally across the screen in the top 3-4 inches of ... A: both of these problems are related. your vertical circuit is going bad and you will need a repair to ... | |
| HDTV COLOR PROBLEMS | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: philips rear projection 60 " HDTV has blue and yellow outlines of all objects on screen. Is ther ... A: this is real common. your convergence circuit has gone bad and you will need a repairman for this ... | |
| Mitsubishi projection tv | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My rear projection TV turns on and instantly turns off. I was told this may be a lamp causing this. ... A: there is no lamp in this model. sounds like a power supply problem. testing is needed to be sure. a ... | |
| magnavox 50ml8105/d17 | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: when watching tv some times it turns off by itself. we have to wait about 3 min and turn it back on. ... A: THIS COULD BE A BAD SIGNAL BOARD. a repair cost might range 400-500 for this repair. Good luck :) ... | |
| Toshiba-TV doesn't respond to remote | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 27AF43 manufactured 2003. It no longer responds to the remote. Have tried the same ... A: sounds like a bad remote sensor in the tv. a repair cost might range around 120.00 Good luck :) Let ... | |
| Phillips 51 in. Rear Projection TV | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old TV (51PW9303, 9-04) suddenly lost both picture and sound. When the power button is ... A: this is mostlikely a shorted convergence circuit causing this. a repair cost will range around ... | |
| Panasonic TV | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic HDTV Projection PT53WX53, manufactored in Oct 04. The TV went out the other day, ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. a repair cost will range ... | |
| tv gone black!! | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: ...i have a pioneer elite pro 119 projection tv....made in july 1997.....just recently the tv ... A: YES A BIG BOAT ANCHOR LOL odds are this is a bad power supply. a cost would range 400-500. this is ... | |
| 53S70 sony big screen tv | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: It will not turn on only blink code 4 or 44. it was working but just went off in the middle of a ... A: this is a problem in the deflection circuit. you will need a repair. a cost will range 300-400 for a ... | |
| Hitachi 43FDX20B Projection TV | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: When trying to turn it back on the power button (which is red when on) keeps blinking and making a ... A: the power supply or convergence circuits could casue this on your model and are common. a repair ... | |
| Panasonic HD shuts off, power light blinks 11 times | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a TH-65PF9UK. Recently the unit will power up and then shut off within seconds. Power light ... A: the 11 blink code is a fan error. there must be a fan not running or a voltage to the fans bad. you ... | |
| toshiba 43h70 | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: It looks like the colors are not lining up. like the image is shifted from right to left. I am also ... A: this is a convergence circuit going bad. you will need a rpeairman to fix this. a repair cost will ... | |
| Rear Projection LCD TV | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Our TV screen has an odd blue color on the right bottom corner of the screen, it's getting bigger ... A: this is the optical engine going bad. this is the main part of the tv and the part is 700.00 plus ... | |
| Sony KP-53S76 Projection TV | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My TV will show picture in picture but only the small screen appears. The main screen is black. Can ... A: this could be a bad main board or a tuner board bad. a cost would range 300-500. Good luck :) Let ... | |
| Panasonic CT-27D32-F, made 5/02 | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Once our TV is on for awhile it will turn off and on at different times. May stay off for a minute ... A: this is the power supply going bad. a repair cost would range around 160.00. not sure i would put ... | |
| Panasonic plasma | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 42" Panasonic plasma screen tv, (Model# TH-42PD60U, March 2006) that just wouldn't show a ... A: i think you mean SS board. testing is need to be sure. another problem is you cannot buy this board. ... | |
| JVC and Mitsubishi | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have both a JVC and Mitsubishi TV's. Both are in need of adjustment. The JVC model# AV 48WP34 ... A: can you send me a picture of the problem with the jvc? send to tvdoctor@comcast.net the mit sounds ... | |
| Philips HDTV no audio/video | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a Philips 30PW9110D/37. It worked great for about 8 months but now it just freezes up. The ... A: i would say odds are it is the main system control board in the tv going bad. testing is needed to ... | |
| Sony KDF E 42A10 | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: TV comes on when you first turn it on-picture and sound good. Turn the TV off and then on again you ... A: this sounds like a bad Q box.this part will cost around 400.00 and the labor is 300-400.i have seen ... | |
| RCA Tv | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: after turning on tv it has the tendency to cut off and I have to turn it on again. What could be the ... A: depends on the model. but the button assembely was common to cause this. Good luck :) Let me know ... | |
| TV picture non-linear | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My 77 lb Toshiba color tv set (CF2762B, probably made in 1992 according to the date on the ... A: this is the vertical output circuit going bad. you will need a repair and a cost will range 150.00. ... | |
| Sony Trinitron 2005 32" TV | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Our KD-30XS955 2005 Sony Trinitron Color TV that we bought on 1/08/06 will click when the on button ... A: sounds like you are having a power supply problem. this is common on your model. this is a great ... | |
| Sony 55" Projection | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: model # KDF-55E200 our tv is only about 2 years old. We had been getting a pink line on top of our ... A: if this line ios alwasy there on all inputs?? then you have a bad optical engine and a repair cost ... | |
| Sony TV picture going in and out | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Sony big screen TV. It is a couple years ago and it seems that the picture goes in and out ... A: if the picture is blinking on and off?? then you have a weak picture tube and the cost of a repair ... | |
| broken samsung tv | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: sp h2454 the screen is cracked it appears the glass may be cracked 2 how much do you think this ... A: i am sorry to say this would cost more to repair than the tv did brand new. sorry for the bad news. ... | |
| 57HDX82 Picture Problem | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: 6 year Old HD Toshiba Projection has Fine, Randomn movement,Diaganal lines on Picture which is on ... A: there is no adjustments for this. i think you have a bad hyper module. this is a part that converts ... | |
| Samsung lnt3253h whistling | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: There is a high pitched whistle coming from the power supply. Seems to be a common problem. Are ... A: no not on this one. best bet is to replace whole power supply. BN44-00155A Description ... | |
| Mitsubishi WT-46805 | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Allan, I have a Mitsubishi WT-46805 projection tv. It has been a great set for about 8+ years. ... A: this model tv does not use a bulb, but 3 crt picture tubes. they might be getting weak. if so a cost ... | |
| repair | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 55hdt51m made in 9/o4. I have green dots apear usually after a dark faster moving ... A: this is one of the sustain boards in the tv going bad. you will need a rpeairman to figure out what ... | |
| sink bar | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a dell 30 inch lcd tv, after watching for a few hours a sink bar or line appears on the left ... A: i am sorry to say this is your lcd panel going bad. this cannot be repaired. the cost would be more ... | |
| proscan tv model ps56700yx1 | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: the TV picture and sound goes out, but when you click on menu for the guide plus it is just fine ... A: this was a really good model but really it is a little old now and i do not think i would invest ... | |
| Toshiba Theaterview 61A60A | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My Toshiba Theaterview is projecting an image larger than the actual TV screen. Seems the projection ... A: does it do this on DVD also? tvdoctor@comcast.net Good luck :) Let me know if you need more info or ... | |
| panasonic projection tv | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a diagnosis, panasonic projection tv, model pt-47WX52CF, made in 2002, the colors ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit in the tv is bad and you need a repair. a ... | |
| Samsung HLR5667W DLP TV died | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a Samsung HLR5667W DLP Tv that finally quit working. The symtoms are: had vertical and ... A: yes you are right it is the DMD board. it is cheaper to replace the whole optical engine. look here ... | |
| panasonic rear projection TV | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a panasonic mod# PT-52LCX16,rear projection tv about 1 year old , and when I turn it on the ... A: odd are it is the lamp in some cases it could be the ballast. there is no real way to test the lamp ... | |
| rear projection rca and sony | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 TVs with prob. RCA model p61950 picture looks like 3d movie with out glasses.The ... A: the first one is a east part to replace in the tv send me pictures of the boards in the tv and i ... | |
| picture appears "zoomed in" | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: wondering if you could tell me what may cause a tv to have a "zoomed in" picture. the tv is approx ... A: this is a well know probelm with your tv. the horizontal circuit is in need of a repair. a cost ... | |
| Toshiba colors off on set | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: We recently purchased a used Toshiba CX35C60 for our children to use for gaming. We noticed that ... A: unles something is loos in the tv?? then this looks like a weak picture tube. odds are it is the ... | |
| toshiba 50h12 tv scrambled picture | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: the picture is scrambled but the menu is fine, video jacks also scramble but the s video works fine, ... A: this sounds like the hyper module in the tv is going bad. it is real common on your model. the parts ... | |
| Should I fix old set or buy new one | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Happy New Year Allan, We have a Mitsubishi Rear Projection TV, Model # WS-55807 bought for ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem. you will need a repair and it will cost around ... | |
| Hitachi ultravision digital hdtv moniter | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I purchased my set at used, untested,when I got it home and connected to my dish the picture has a ... A: this model is a 43 in and a good model this is a bad convergence circuit. you need a repair a cost ... | |
| HDTV Projection TV- Trying to Fix | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a model PT-53wx54J projection TV manufactured Nov. 2004. I still have a picture but the red ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. you need a repair a cost will range aroun d 400.00 for a ... | |
| mitws48511 | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a blue shadow on the top center of the screen that goes from top corner to top corner and ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. you need a repair a cost will range aroun d 400.00 for a ... | |
| mitsubishi tv has a blue tent/shadow | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My Mitsubishi model vs-50609 yr2001 started having a blue shadow on it and ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. it is real common and a cost of a repair will range around ... | |
| straight line in middle of tv | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: we have a picture that is about one inch can't see it. can you tell me what this means please. we ... A: this is a vertical output circuit problem. you will need a repair. a cost will range around 200.00. ... | |
| 60'' Philips Magnavox | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Model number-9P5511C102 Model Chassis number-PTV836. The picture on my TV shrinks to the center of ... A: this is a bad power supply in the tv. the problem is that the parts for this are no longer made and ... | |
| double image in picture on Toshiba Model 42H83 | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Toshiba Model 42H83 serial 16016992 mfg Sept '93. The picture is showing double images. I tried the ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. a repairman is needed for this fix and a cost will range ... | |
| Toshiba 50H12 Projection TV | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Allan- We received the above mentioned Tv from a friend. He said his kids thru something at the ... A: this is very common and you will need a repairman to fix this. a repair cost will range around ... | |
| Sony Trinitron | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My Trinitron suddenly one day shut off on its own. When I try to tutn it back on I hear a ticking ... A: this soulds like a bad flyback transformer. a cost will depend on the model number. 190-300 Good ... | |
| Purple spot | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Long question. I have a Toshiba 34" wide screen Mod.# 34HF85 Manufacter date Nov 2005. For years I ... A: i belive you LOL. this is common and called degaussing. i am sending a web sites that shows a tool ... | |
| Sony TV KV277520 | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Sony TV KV 277520 In past -Shrinkage of Picture or Line shows up in Middle of screen sometimes TV ... A: this sounds like the vertical circuit was going bad and then went out all the way. a repair cost ... | |
| tv repair | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: i have a 60 mitsubishi and in scrolls verticaly seems to get better when it warms up, is there a ... A: what is the model number?? tvdoctor@comcast.net Good luck :) Let me know if you need more info or ... | |
| Plasma Static spots? | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a two year old Samsung 48" plasma. I am seeing a lot of static spots on my screen. I have ... A: this is a bad sustain board or a bad control board. hard to say with out testing and a molde number. ... | |
| Mitsubishi tv | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: Mitsubishi Model WS65613, Oct. 2003. We have the flashing green light on front of set, won't turn ... A: there are some parts that must be changed in the tv. you must be able to solder very good to do ... | |
| Toshiba Home TheatreView help | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: On my Toshiba Home Theatre View 50" bigscreen, the picture started coming down from the top and up ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. a repair cost will range around 300-400. Good luck :) ... | |
| Sony KV-36H5510 | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old Sony developed the following problem. When the TV is running for 20 minutes the ... A: sounds like the tech did a good job. the voltages out of the flyback are so high we cannot test them ... | |
| kv40xbr800 sony trinitron 2002 | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: tv will play after you turn it off it will not come back on after a couple of days it will come ... A: this is really common. your power supply is going bad. a repairman should be able to fix this for ... | |
| 50" Hitachi Projection TV Problem | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a 50UX23K Hitachi Projection TV and I have a problem sometimes of it cutting off. It cuts ... A: sounds like the power supply is going bad. it is common on this model. most shops wil not fix it ... | |
| Plasma Shuts Off After 20 sec | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 42" NEC Plasma that shuts down after 20-40 seconds then I can turn the power off then on ... A: if you have a fan not working then this is why the tv is not running. it will not work with out all ... | |
| hitachi 50v710 | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My Hitachi 50V710 shows a faint yellow area near the center of the picture. This area is the size a ... A: this sounds like a bad optical engine. this is a common part to go bad on your model. the part cost ... | |
| phillips tv | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a phillips tv that is about 5 years old, I have sound but no picture. The Source does not ... A: this sounds like you have a bad flyback transformer. it is real common on your model. a repair cost ... | |
| Mitsu VS-55601 1998 | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: the picture on my vs-55601 started shuttin off while watching it, but the sound will stay on. If I ... A: this is a very common vertical circuit problem. you will need a repairman to fix this and a cost ... | |
| tv not woking | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a RCA model #p5272OLV 1996 TV. The picture has slowly turned more and more blue in the last ... A: sounds like the projector tubes are getting weak. i would not have it looked at or repair. the cost ... | |
| Pioneer SD-P5065 no picture | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I picked up an old Pioneer 50" (model # is sd-p5065) about 6 months ago. It's been working great up ... A: this is odd. you must have a bad video board. this would be a hard repair and a repairman is needed, ... | |
| Misubishi Projection Television KS-5046 S/N 001211 Made in 1996 | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 56' projection television and recently when I turn the set on it takes several minutes for ... A: i think you meant vs-5046? this sounds like a power supply problem or could be vertical. either way ... | |
| Flashing color and auto shut off of TV | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony 51" projection TV model # KP-51WS500. I believe it was made in 2002 or 2001. (bought ... A: this is one of your tubes going bad. it is real common on your model. this is also what is causing ... | |
| toshiba theaterview HD 50H71 | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Toshiba TheaterView HD Model# 5oH71 My TV colors have warped apart on the lower corner of the tv. ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem. you will need a repair. you can do this yourself ... | |
| Panasonic PT-51HX40 | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: We were watching TV and heard a loud pop and the picture and sound went off. I uplugged the TV, ... A: this could be the power supply or a bad transformer. testing is needed to be sure. a repair cost ... | |
| Toshiba DLP cinema series tv | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: My tv tries to come on but the timer rec light just flashes. When I unplug it and turn it on the ... A: sounds like the lamp is bad. we will not know without some testing. but i will try a lamp. Good ... | |
| Samsung Projection TV Model # is PCK5315R | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Samsung Projection TV Model # is PCK5315R. I tried to turn the tv on but all it did ... A: sounds like the power supply might be bad. we cannot be sure without some testing in the tv. if you ... | |
| Mitsubishi Model#VS-55705 rear projection t.v. | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Ours is a Mitsubishi Model#VS-55705 purchased in October 1999. It's a 55" rear projection t.v.. ... A: this is a known problem on the signal board. you will need a repairman to fix this issue. a repair ... | |
| Wavy pic | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a rear proj Toshiba model #42H83 five yrs old. When turned on pic is very distorted, wavy ... A: this sounds like the hyoer module in the tv is goin bad. it is common on your model. a repair cost ... | |
| CRT- black Screen | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: and thanks in advance Hitachi 57f59 model year 2006 Have recently come across this TV for sale ... A: this is a hard call not a easy model to troubleshoot. if it is a power supply problem then the tv is ... | |
| Panasonic rear projection mod # PT53WX52F | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Turned the TV on this evening and had a red,green and blue rainbow along with dual images in red and ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit gone bad. you will need a repairman to fix this. a cost ... | |
| Magnavox Big Screen 8P4834-C101 | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a Magnavox Big Screen. It was manufactured in 1998. I recently was made aware how bad the ... A: this is the fluid in the tubes going bad. it is a coolant and over time grows a fungus. you will ... | |
| menu screen | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: 50PF9431D/37 2006 what causes the menu screen to continually pop up by itself. when it comes up i ... A: this sounds lie the SSB board in the tv is going bad. the part vost is 400.00 plus 300.00 labor. ... | |
| Mitsubishi WD-52525 | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Status light is continuously blinking green whether the tv is powered on or off. Only way to turn it ... A: this model is well known for this issue. it really needs to have the chassie sent off for a repair ... | |
| Concaved picture on Sony Videpscope | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: We a Sony Videoscope big screen projection tv. Manuf. Jan 1994 model number KP- 53V15. The picture ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. it is very common. you can do this yourself if you solder well ... | |
| Hitachi ultravision projection tv | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: The red color in the projector is not aligned. I tried the MAGIC focus button , but no luck. Is ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. you need a repairman. a cost will range aorund 400.00 ... | |
| toshiba model tp50h50. 1999 | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I have this tv and believe I cannot get the sleep timer. It stays on all the time and everytime I ... A: this sounds like teh convergence circuit in the tv is going bad. it is common on your model. the ... | |
| rac 52" wont come on | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: i have a rca model no. p52738wk tv i was watching it and it quit. i have checked the fuse in the ... A: this model is common for the power supply or the transformer to cause this. a repairman is need to ... | |
| 36" sony tv | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: About 2 months ago my sony TV when you first turned it on in the morning would start flashing (the ... A: this is vert common it sounds like the picture tube is getting weak. this will get worse over time ... | |
| Mitsubishi ws-65909 | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: TV was working earlier in the day and shut off. When I try to turn it on the green start light comes ... A: this set is know for a the convergence circuit to go bad and burn a part in the power supply. a ... | |
| rear projection tv | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a 2006 42" samsung model HL-S4266W. My problem is that when i turn it on i get no picture or ... A: if the light is lit then the lamp is ok. sounds like the optical engine or the digital module is ... | |
| picture gets worbly. | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: i have a pioneer sd-p5181 projection monitor and when we first turn it one the picture goes worbly ... A: this is a convergence circuit problem. it is a common problem. you will need a repair man to fix ... | |
| hd56fn97 - Power Button Flashing, Black Screen | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for information to determine if this is a possible self-repair or not. I have a 2006 ... A: this sounds like your lamp is bad. have you pulled th elamp out and checked it? Good luck :) Let ... | |
| samsung HCL4715W | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Turned my TV on and pic. looks like a hour glass on its side with red on the top and bottom. ... A: you will have to change the whole delfection board. there are a lot of wires on this board you will ... | |
| tv making noise | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Model #p46159WK RCA 46" projection. I thought my speakers were bad, I could here static. We took the ... A: this is really odd. this will not be the the tubes or projectors. if it was then the picture would ... | |
| my magnavox rear projection tv needs help! | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a magnavox rear projection tv. It is getting doubling effect, and red and green lines all ... A: you are in need of a repair. this is the convergence circuit gone bad in the tv. a repair cost will ... | |
| tv won't turn on | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I turned my tv on yesterday and as soon as it turned on it turned off and now doesn't appear to have ... A: on this model if it does nothing at all?? then odds are it is a bad fuse. this is loaated right next ... | |
| dlp tv | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I own a samsung dlp tv model hl-t5076s manufactued in 2007. The problem I'm having is it shuts ... A: odds are this is a bad lamp. there are other parts in the tv that could cause this, but in most ... | |
| Non-working Sony Bravia LCD HDTV KDL-V26XBR1 | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: This TV will not power up, the blinking power light and the clicking sound are all I see and hear. ... A: this could be a few different circuits in the tv. the power supply or the panel is the most common. ... | |
| question on hitachi tv | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: modle 50ux23k year 1995 when watching tv it will click off. when you press the power button, you can ... A: this is a power supply problem. the only real way you can do this is if you know how to solder and ... | |
| mitsubishi 65' rear prijection | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a seven year old Mitsubishi 65' rear projection tv. It was working fine one night, turned it ... A: this might be a coolant leakage problem. sounds like one.i would really like a model number to be ... | |
| 2004 Hitachi 50V500A LCD rear projection TV | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: The reds appeared to be smeared, especially towards the center of the screen, and clearer towards ... A: this is a major repair. you will need a tech to do it. the optical engine is bad and th epart cost ... | |
| Convergence problem on KP 46V15 Sony | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: we have a Sony KP 46V15 Color Rear Projection TV, Manuf= 12/93. If it a repair we can do we'd like ... A: sounds like the stk chips might be bad in the tv. if you can solder good?? then you can repair this. ... | |
| Toshiba Big ScreenvT.V. Waves | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: We have a Toshiba Big screen T.V. that the screen waves for about 15 minutes when you first turn it ... A: this is a commn problem. your hyper module is bad. a repair cost wuold range 550.00 or so.. Good ... | |
| tv light on power button flashing and will not turn on | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 42H81 (2003)and this morning the light on the power button began flashing when i ... A: this could be a bad power supply or a convergence circuit problem. either will range in cost ... | |
| Toshiba Rear Projection 42H83 TV | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: While watching TV there was pop noise and the picture got color ghosts. I found out later from a ... A: you will need a repairman for this fix. a cost to repair the convergence will range around 350.00 or ... | |
| sony 35" trinitron / pip | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: my TV model kV-35s65 was manufactured Sept 1998. my daughter was watching the tv and all at once ... A: sounds like the power supply is bad. this is common on your model. a repair cost will range 200-300. ... | |
| CRT Blackout | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Sony Trinitron KV-32S40, Made 1999 Will start up just fine but after 10 to 20 minutes (time ... A: this is a vertical output circuit repair. a cost to have it repaired will range around 200.00. ... | |
| RCA | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an RCA model # F36669R and suddenly the channels started changing and won't stop. Any ideas ... A: it is real common on your model for the buttons to go bad and cause this. a shop might charge 150.00 ... | |
| Hitachi 53UWX10B (July 2001) | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: Our projection screen TV has recently developed a "color wave" across the top left 1/3 of the ... A: this sounds like a well know convergence problem on your model. a cost of a repair will range around ... | |
| Repai for RCA Guidepluss+gold model F32444 TV | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: The TV noted above suddenly made a load noise and the sound and picture just went out during last ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply or could be a bad transformer. a repair cost will rnage 250.00 ... | |
| Replacement/ Repair Of Rear Projection Screen | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 50H81 Rear Projection TV. Recently something hit the front of the TV breaking the ... A: there are three screens in this model, but they are no longer made. so this can not be repaired. ... | |
| 35" Mitsu tube, warms up then goes black | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have an older (<20 years) 35" Mitsu tube. I got it from my parents. Then never had a problem, ... A: this is a bad video board in the tv. it was real common on the older model mitsubishi tv`s. i am ... | |
| Sony KP57WS500 57 inch | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: The TV STOPPED WORKING LAST NIGHT - IT TURNS ON THEN SHUTS OFF AND GOES INTO STAND BY MODE. Is ... A: sounds like a power supply problem to me, a cost will range 300-400 for a repair. it si a good model ... | |
| Sony KF-42WE610 Memory Stick Error | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have the model TV mentioned above and have an unusual problem. The Memory Stick viewing ... A: this is a odd problem. we might can go into the tv and remove this board www.tvdoctor.us Allan ... | |
| Power stopped on Tv | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP53S75 projection TV. Built in May 2000, serial 9509211 Ra3A. The TV just popped ... A: we would have to do some testing in the tv to see what is wrong. can you use a meter to do this for ... | |
| Sony KV-32S22 32" TV | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: One day my Sony TV quit working with no warning at all. The unit will not power up or the little red ... A: this could be a power supply or transforme issue. a cost would range 200-300. Good luck :) Let me ... | |
| TV picture gone bad | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: We have a 2004 Toshiba 48" or thereabouts. For about a year now, the picture looks wavy for about 3 ... A: this sounds like a convergence circuit going bad. a repair cost would range 300-400. this is a good ... | |
| television | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a jvc d series television and when I powered up, after a few seconds, a black box the size of ... A: your close caption is turned on. you need to go into the tv`s menu and turn off close caption. then ... | |
| 46"Sony LCD projection tv | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: we have had our sony tv for almost two years and yesterday I notice there is a red stripe across the ... A: i really need the model number to help. but this does sound like a bad LCD panel. with the model ... | |
| blurred picture | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony wide screen projection TV KP-51WS510 2003 model year. Just looking for info IE: is it ... A: this does sound like the convergence circuit is going bad. over time it will get worse and you will ... | |
| sony kd 27fs170 | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Hey Allan our 2 year old sony wega just started this. the middle 3 or 4 inches is compressed into ... A: this is a problem in the deflection circuit. in order to fix this you will need a repairman to have ... | |
| 1995 Zenith PVR6069 Projection TV | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Turned it on tonight and as it was warming up I heard a high pitch squeal, no picture now but good ... A: i would say the power board is bad. this tv is kind of old for a repair. a cost would range 400-500. ... | |
| quasar 50'' projection tv | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: The green color on my screen is about 5" higher than the picture on the left side of the screen and ... A: i would say the stk`s are bad and need to be replaced. also there might be a few bad resistors. a ... | |
| Sony KDP-57WS655 57-inch HD-Ready CRT Projection TV | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to purchase the above TV, said to be in EXCELLENT condition, for $500. Is ... A: we have had a lot of problems on this model and bad picture tubes. i would not buy it. also the ... | |
| Sony KP-53S70 | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: My Sony KP53S70 basically wont turn on, period. No clicks, no sound, no nothing. Is it worth ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply. a cost would range around 300-400. it is a good model. also i ... | |
| Mitsubishi Model # VS60705 | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My picture goes blurry the red and green color separate and the picture looks like is is rounded A: sounds like the convergence circuit is having a problem. this is very common issue on this model tv. ... | |
| Hitachi 42" Projection | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a blue spot on the right side of the screen, its about a 3" oval in size, what could this be? ... A: i am sorry to say this is a bad optical engine. this part is around 500.00. plus 300-400 labor. i ... | |
| Hitachi 50ux22b staying on | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: the problem is when I cut it on it is on for a second or to and then the picture jumps and then it ... A: i would say the power supply in the tv is bad. a repair cost would range 300-400. i really think ... | |
| 32" Magnavox TV | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I am not sure of the model# but someone is offering me one for free except it has rainbow colors ... A: this could be a couple of different things. can you send me a picture of this so i can see? send to ... | |
| Sony 50XBR800 | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: My Sony is about five years old and lately it turns itself off for about one minute then restarts ... A: i agree with you. odds are it is the lamp going bad. Good luck :) Let me know if you need more ... | |
| Sony 50e2000 | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I heard a pop this morning that came from my Sony t.v. and there was smoke and of course the smell ... A: the six blink is a therman fuse bad. i am not sure what the smoke was but we would have to pull the ... | |
| 51" hitachi projection tv | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: My tv worked perfectly after i just spent over three hundred dollars to have the convergance fixed ... A: i really need a model number. but it does sound like the power supply in the tv has gone bad. you ... | |
| How to restore AV1 on 1992 Sony Trinitron TV | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: Years ago I accidentally deleted AV1 on Sony Trinitron, now I am trying to connect Internet to TV ... A: with the tv off and the original sony remote hit these buttons in sequence DISPALY 5 VOL+ POWER. ... | |
| Sony Trinitron KV-32S22 Intermittent Picture | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony Trinitron KV-32S22 made in March 1998. When I turn the power on, the standby light ... A: this sounds like the vertical output circuit is having a problem. a repair cost might range around ... | |
| Sony KP-61S75 Solid standby light | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I tried to turn on my TV this morning, when i realized the standby light was on. I unplugged ... A: sounds like you have a bad transformer or a bad power supply. you will need a repairman to fix this ... | |
| television | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: i just got an older hitachi projectio t.v.(50ux14b/15k)for the basement for my son.it is a hand me ... A: this is most likely a bad power supply in the tv. a repair cost would range 300-400. i would not ... | |
| 2001 Toshiba | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: We have a 50 in 2001 Toshiba model 50AX60A ser #21958406. Recently we had a hurricane and was ... A: this is real hard to say without doing some testing in the tv. there are many circuits in the tv ... | |
| lg plasma no picture | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: i have a lg plasma du-42px12x that has great sound but no video. the menu does not even come up. ... A: this could be a bad power supply a bad panel a bad sustain board. on the low end a repair would ... | |
| mitsubishi ws-a55 crt tv wont turn on | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: ... A: This sounds like a bad power suppply. we could not be sure without testing. a cost of a repair would ... | |
| TV HELP? | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: OK WELL I HAVE A MITSUBISHI TV M# IS VS-5002R.MY KID DID SOMTHING AND NOW WHEN I TRY TO GO TO VIDEO ... A: send me a e-mail requestion the unlock PDF file and i will send it to you. send the e-mail to ... | |
| Philips projection TV | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 60 inch Philips projection...approximately 3 1/2 years old. All of a sudden, the colors ... A: this is a very common convergence issue. you will need a repairman to fix this. a cost will range ... | |
| no picture or sound #F26634SFYX1 | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an rca 27" 10 yr. old tv that was working fine one night and then would not turn on the next ... A: well it is time for a new tv. odds are it is a power supply short. this repair would cost 200.00. i ... | |
| Sony Trinitron 27" TV | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have A Sony Trinitron 27" Television that is roughly 10 years old. It worked fine until last ... A: well it is time for a new tv. odds are it is a power supply short. this repair would cost 200.00. i ... | |
| blue tube replacement | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I've been having trouble with my Sony KP-46WT500 TV. I had a service man come over to take a look ... A: you cannot get this tube anymore. but!!! you can send it off for repair. below is a web site that ... | |
| Sony Color Rear Video Projector #KP-46WT510 | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a Rear Video Projector model # KP-46WT510 and yesterday it started acting up. A bunch of ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem. you will need a repair. a cost will range 300-400 ... | |
| sony tv | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a sonny projection tv I think is 57 or 60 and it is 5 years old, suddenly happen that on the ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem. you will need a repair. a cost will range 300-400 ... | |
| sony trinitron kv-35v35 | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: It flashes like 2 times a minute and i have no idea what to do i have experience in soldering and i ... A: this is the picture tube going bad. we can trya a adjustment that might help.in order to do this i ... | |
| sony trinitron | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: Please help me determine if my set can be fixed or if it is time for a new one. model # KV-32S66. ... A: this is a very common problem. your picture tube is bad. this cannot be repaired. in some cases you ... | |
| sony trinitron troubleshoot | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony Trinitron which I purchased in 1998. When I turn the power on, the standby/timer ... A: hard to say how much soldering till we find out what is wrong. as far as the meter i can show you ... | |
| Horizonal neon light on Toshiba 34HF85 | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: When I turn on my 2005 Toshiba 34HF85 I get a horizontal neon line across the middle of my TV. ... A: this is the vertical output circuit gone bad in the tv. it is a common problem. a repair cost might ... | |
| Mitsubishi W-55807 Shuts Off after 3 sec. | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Have had this set for about five years and it does not have that much milage on it! Just recently ... A: This sounds like the power supply or convergence circuit. a repairman is needed for this fix. a cost ... | |
| Convergence repair | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: How hard is it to find convergence parts for an mitsubishi HD 1080, and what is the level of ... A: if you solder well?? then you can do this. a cost for a repairman would range around 400.00. a parts ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS65515 | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought my Mitsubishi 60" HDTV1080 in 04. The power light is flashing green and wont turn on . I ... A: if the power light never stops flashing then you have abad DM module. ti is very common on your ... | |
| 55" Hitachi Rear Projection TV | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr old Hitachi Tv. Suddenly last night while "on" the picture became slightly blurry , ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit has gone bad. you will need a repairman for ... | |
| Panasonic Plasma and Philips Plasma problems | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Philips 50" Flat TV model #50PF7220A/37B and ever since I bought the TV from a 3rd party It ... A: on the philips tv it sounds like the X or Y sustain boards might be bad. a repair cost would range ... | |
| Samsung Model # HCN4226W | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: There seems to be a problem with my convergence. The blue is fine, but the red is way off. My ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit is bad. you will need a repair to fix this. ... | |
| Mitsubishi WD-52525 | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: Solid red light on front panel. Changed bulb cartridge but still get solid red. TV powers up but I ... A: this model is know for many problems. the power supply,DM and formatter boards are just a few. this ... | |
| Sony Trinitrono KV32s26 | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: This TV was bought in 1997. I am not table to turn the TV on. It was working perfectly and now it ... A: well you can check the one fuse. it is in the tv right next to the power cord. if it is good?? then ... | |
| WS-65511 , 2003 | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My blue color seems to have shifted from the target in all screens. When I go to the convergence ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv gone bad.if you can solder good? and use a meter? then we ... | |
| 27" Toshiba TV, wont start correctly | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I am working with a Toshiba 27" TV model 27A34. I had to replace a zener diode in the chroma section ... A: with all these parts bad i would sya you got a power surge. and in that case i would look at the ... | |
| pepari issue | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I own a Mitsubishi projection TV model WS-55905. It was manufactured, 06/02. My problem is as ... A: ok lets reset the tv to see if that helps. now i am giving you a special menu to enter. it is a ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS 55809 | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My problems began with bowing effect of the picture coupled with red and green shadows. sometimes ... A: this is a great model tv and works a lot better than some of the new junk on the market now. your ... | |
| JVC HD-56FN97 Rear Projection TV Lamp Module | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: Simultaneously blinking power and lamp/program light. No sound of fan, no picture, no nothing just ... A: these lights blinking are a error code. this error code you are getting can be three different ... | |
| mitsubishi HD 1080 Series | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I just moved back to the states and my TV was crated and shipped by way of ship. When I left Panama ... A: i do not think geek squad will be your best bet. look here and see what you find ... | |
| blue light in bottom left corner of Sony KDF-55WF655 | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a five and a half year old Sony Grand Wega KDF-55WF655. I recently replaced the bulb for the ... A: this is a know issue and you have a bad optical engine. this would cost big bucks to fix, but sony ... | |
| TOSHIBA 50H71 | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: We've had a toshiba 50H71 big screen TV for about 5 years now and its been great. All of a sudden ... A: this is a very common problem. yout convergence circuit is going bad. you will need a repairman for ... | |
| panasonic tv | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Turned my 32" panasonic tv on this morning and have a round 'rainbow' on my screen. Ckd. my ... A: this is a degaussing circuit gone bad. should be a minor repair. i am sending two web sites that ... | |
| Blinking yellow light on Toshiba 65" DLP | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a 65"DLP HDTV from toshiba model number 65HM167 2007 - i am asking for info, i switched to ... A: this is very common. your seine module is bad in the tv. this is like a computer board. the part ... | |
| 56 inc panasonic rear projection | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a 56 inch Panasonic rear projection. when i was watching it, it just went blank. i tried ... A: the convergence circuit is the most common problem on your model to go bad and cause this. you will ... | |
| Mitsubishi 52725 blinking power light | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a fast blinking power light (green) that came on after turning off the tv last nite. Now the ... A: the lamp will not do this. i can tell you this is a bad DM module and in most cases the board must ... | |
| problems with Sony rear projection tv | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony 51 inch projection tv that was manufactured in June 2002,Model# KP-51HW40. I think I ... A: this model is know for bad picture tubes. a cost to have one replaced will range around 600.00. the ... | |
| Hitachi convergence??? | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: We have had this Hitachi 57F500 1080i tv for about 4 years. Just recently the picture started to ... A: i would replace both chips. they work together and both should be changed at the same time. you ... | |
| PLASMA REPAIR | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: MY 50 IN. VIZIO PLASMA TV WOULD NOT POWER ON AFTER LIGHTNING APPARENTLY HIT OUTSIDE MY HOME. I HAD ... A: in some cases it will just blow a fuse. in other cases it will take out the power supply. a repair ... | |
| TV Sony trinitron 32 in | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Everytime I turn my TV on it blinks for several minutes before working normally the picture and ... A: i am sorry to say this is common on sony tv`s. the picture rube in your tv is going bad. over time ... | |
| Toshiba CF36G55 | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I was recently given a Toshiba CF36G55 (Feb. 1998) by a friend who told me it was having issues that ... A: this is the filament circuit going bad.this is a the circuit that lights the picture tube. unless ... | |
| Akai 42" Plasma model pdp4292 went pop and has sound w/ a picture you can only see in the dark!! | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: i have had my Akia Pdp4294 for exactly 3 years now, and was watching it one day when all of a sudden ... A: this could be the Y or X board. either can do this. the sad part is the only way to know is change ... | |
| Akai 42" Plasma model pdp4292 went pop and has sound w/ a picture you can only see in the dark!! | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: i have had my Akia Pdp4294 for exactly 3 years now, and was watching it one day when all of a sudden ... A: this could be the Y or X board. either can do this. the sad part is the only way to know is change ... | |
| Sony TV No picture/sound ok | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: It was hooked up to cable and working perfectly at the seller's apartment. Brought it home, hooked ... A: we rally need to do some testing here to see what happened. this is odd. something might be loose in ... | |
| Overpowering static on JVC AV-27750 | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: Allan, I was gone for 6 months and my friend used this TV. He insists nothing was spilled into the ... A: first off if you have a cable box hooked to this tv then check it first. the cable box can do this. ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS-A55 Blinking Picture | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-A55 - Picture blinks erratically - Power stays on - Video and Audio stop ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv. vertical power supply or video. further testing ... | |
| Hitachi 46EX1B No Picture but sound | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have this make and model of TV it just started to show a black screen after about 5min from ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv. ceri9tcal power supply or video. either way it ... | |
| rca hdtv srs focus p61310 display issues | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: Our tv now has a distorted view, colors don't line up and the picture doesn't fill the screen. It is ... A: this is a older model HD tv and was a good tv in its time. sounds like you have a convergence ... | |
| Toshiba 42H82 | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: the horizontal convergence adjustment just stopped working. I can't manually adjust it and the ... A: this is a convergence circuit problem. you will need a repairman to fix this. a cost will range ... | |
| Mitsubishi HD 1080- Power problem | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: Mitsubishi HD 1080 Model Number AC-120V Made April 2004 I've only had this TV for a few years. ... A: sounds like you are having a power supply problem. you will need a repairman for this. a cost might ... | |
| Philips\50P8341A | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: Philips\50P8341A, no pic & no sound. Was watch and lost pic, then little later lost sound. What ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv that would cause this. you will need a tech to ... | |
| Panasonic model th-42pd25 made in 2004 | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: Clarity and lots of snow started on channel three and now progressing to higher channels. channel ... A: sounds like the tuner is going bad in the tv.(i would have your cable checked also) but if the tuner ... | |
| Sony 52" power supply | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: can lighting cause the power supply to fail? My TV has not been the same since power went out in ... A: lightning can do really odd things to a tv. when it does go out does the timer light blink? if so ... | |
| Sony KP46V35 blinking | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Our Sony randomly blinks. Some channels it blinks very quickly, others randomly and some channels ... A: this is a very common problem. you have three projection tubes in this tv. red blue and green. as ... | |
| Help with Sony Trinitron SRS TV 2006 | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old rapidly pressed the power button on the tv set over and over and the TV hasn't ... A: this blink code means a few different things. you will need a repairman to see. the M2 board might ... | |
| Sony TV not turning on | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP-43HT20 rear projection TV, which will not turn on. The LED flashes 4 times and then ... A: i tried e-mailing you and got this. This is an automatically generated Delivery Status ... | |
| Colors off on projection TV | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 53UWX10B, made in 2001. When I turned it on today the colors were all messed up. ... A: this is a convergence problem and a repaired is needed here.a cost will range around 400.00. this is ... | |
| Broken HDTV | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi 1080 HDTV. It's a 46" projection television model number WT 46805. When ever I ... A: there are several circuits in the tv will cause this. it is hard to say without testing. the power ... | |
| Hitachi Ultravision Model 60SX8B | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 60" Hitachi Ultravision Model 60SX8B Manufactured in Jan 95. I LOVE THIS TV! Can only hope ... A: this is the comb filter module going bad. it was very common on this model. this part is not longer ... | |
| sony trinitron color tv | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: It worked one morning and that afternoon it would not turn on I checked the outlet - unplugged vcr, ... A: there is not reset in this tv. sounds like the power supply is bad in the tv. a cost would range ... | |
| mitsubishi projection tv | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: When you turn the tv on it clicks on and then back off. What could cause this? The model # is ... A: the most common problems we see of this is the power supply or the convergence circuits. a cost of ... | |
| Sony KP65WV600 | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Purchased this set in 2002, it's been working fine until a few days ago, symtoms: 1)Untermittant ... A: your blue tube is bad and the power supply is ok. the tube is shorted and shutting the power suply. ... | |
| 46HM94 | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: All of these problems after we noticed the TV would not show the volume bars, or TV menu screens. It ... A: out og 6700 people i have helped here i have not got a bad or low rating from anyone. i agree ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-5006R Picture Ghosting | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: It started ghosting when it was cold but would go away after it warmed up. Now it's all the time. I ... A: this is parts in the convergence circuit gone bad. a shop wpuld charge 400. to fix. this is too much ... | |
| Degaussing issue with my Proscan PS32108 32" | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I've got a 32" Proscan TV, Model PS32108. We purchased it used and it worked for about a year. One ... A: well there is two things you need. i am sending two wib sites that explain this. but odds are there ... | |
| Samsung PCK5315R Projection TV problem | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a Samsung PCK5315R projection TV that was made in 2000. When I turn it on the screen freezes ... A: sounds like a bad AA95-00172B SCAN MODULE ASSY PCB this is a real good guess and cannot be ... | |
| sony kp-57hw40 Blue screen only | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: i was given a sony 57" model kp57hw40 when i power it up the tv works for a momnet then goes solid ... A: sounds like a bad blue tube. it is common on your model for all three tubes to do this. they are ... | |
| sony kv-36fv300 blinks 5 times | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: My tv all the sudden is turning on but then red lines across the screen and then totally goes out ... A: this is either a shorted picture tube or a bad crt driver board. testing is needed to be sure. if it ... | |
| mitsubishi dlp model #52725 | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: GREEN TIMER LIGHT BLINKING AND TV WILL NOT TURN ON. I TRIED UNPLUGGING TV AND SYSTEM RESET MANY ... A: this could be a bad formatter board or a bad DM module. this is a hard repair.. if you are good with ... | |
| faint red and blue lines, occasional bluish tint | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP-57ws500. It has a single continuous blue and also a red line, that runs in a ... A: i am sorry to say this is very common on your model and it is the three tubes going bad. sony had ... | |
| 53 inch Hitachi Rear Projection TV (53SWX10B) shuts off after a period of time. | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Issue: 53 inch Hitachi Rear Projection TV (53SWX10B) shuts off after a period of time. I haven't ... A: i tried to reply off your e-mail that you sent to my other web site. but got it back both times.. ... | |
| Sony 55WF655 Status light blinks 6 times | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: TV was bought in Feb. of 2005. While my kids were watching cartoons today, the TV just turned off. ... A: the 3 blinks means the lamp door might not be on right it has a switch that is hooked to it and if ... | |
| Sony KV-35V68 picture going black | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: We have a Sony KV-35V68 TV set that was manufactured in 1999 and recently the picture started going ... A: odds are it is the picture tube going bad. it is real common on this model and it will blikn on and ... | |
| panasonic 1080i | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: We are having trouble with our Panasonic HDTV 1080i, pt-47wx53g made on 12/03. The bottom 1/3 ... A: you are in need of a repair. your convergence circuit is bad. it is a very common problem and a ... | |
| Plasma pixel color issue | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 43" Samsung Plasma TV HPS4253X/XAA (2006) that is no longer under warranty. Starting at the ... A: this could be a bad panel or a bad address buffer board. it will need to be tested to see. odds are ... | |
| Sony Vega KDF-42WE655 | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: Bought Jan'05. Light blue hue now present along right bottom of screen, and somewhat into middle. ... A: this is a known issue with your model. the light engine is bad. this part is 1000.00.but i have good ... | |
| Red shift in projection tv | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic 53WX53 projection tv manufactured in August 2003. Recently, after moving the tv ( ... A: this is a very common problem and is a bad convergence circuit. there is a lot of soldering needed ... | |
| Toshiba | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Toshiba TP50H60 projection tv. No problems until today. I had a program paused on by ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this problem.i would say the tuner or if circuits might ... | |
| convergence problem | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer Elite Pro 98. The red curves inward to the middle of the screen on the top and ... A: it could be a bad connection on the convergence board. but in most cases it is the convergence ... | |
| Sony 51 Inch TV | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: TV picture looks like we should be watching it with 3-D glasses on. Red and green shadows are ... A: this is a very common convergence problem. you will need a repairman to fix this. a repair cost will ... | |
| PT-47wx49se panasonic | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a PT-47wx49se, purchased in 2002. I was watching the screen and the lower 1/3 of the screen ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem.if you have good soldering skills and can use a ... | |
| tv repair | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a sony 60 inch kds-r60xbr1 (sxrd) projection tv. Recently its has been displaying yellow ... A: this is a very common problem. your optical engine in the tv is bad. this is a 900.00 part, but you ... | |
| TV repair | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Panasonic TV, serial #CT-27G14A. When I turn it on, the only thing I see is about an ... A: this is a very common vertical circuit problem. if you can solder well? and use a meter? then you ... | |
| Sony KP-53S70 not responding to remote... | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP-53s70 that won't respond to remote commands. I used a cell phone camera to make ... A: i do not think it is the wires, but the remote sensor plugs into the control board then into the ... | |
| Samsung HCM5525w | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Think I have a conversion problem. Not the type to pay the hundreds it may cost to fix this. Would ... A: well in most cases it is two IC`S the part number is STK392-040 these parts are soldered into the ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS4543 Problem | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 45 inch Mitsubishi rear projection TV, model VS4543. TV doesn't turn on. When I press the ... A: this is really to old for a repair. you need a repair in this case.sounds like the power supply is ... | |
| No Picture | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a Samsung PCN5425R made in 2003. When I turn the set on , the screen stays black, and ... A: sounds like the power supply is bad. hard to say without testing.. if you can use a meter?? then ... | |
| Toshiba | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2005 model Toshiba rear projectionmodel 52HM84. I was watching it, heard a pop, and the ... A: you need a repairman for this repair. there are several circuits that can cause this. the most ... | |
| Samsung DLP | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: Model HL-S6187W The tv would make a whinning sound then shut off and would work fine after reset of ... A: this sounds like a bad color wheel. they are common to cause this. i will tell you it is a hard part ... | |
| Toshiba Vertical deflection Problem | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: All of a sudden the picture shrunk to a single 1/8th inch horizontal stripe across the screen. ... A: this is a vertical output problem and is very common. a repair cost would range around 200.00. this ... | |
| Panasonic PT-47WX49E | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2001 47" Panasonic rear projection television (PT-47WX49E) that has been working fine up ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that could cause this. the power supply and convergence ... | |
| Pnansonic rear proj blue light problem. | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: i own a panasonic rear projection hd 1080i tv that i puchased in nov of 03 (model#pt-56tw53). the tv ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit is in need of a repair. in this case a ... | |
| Mitsubishi 55in projection TV loud noise wont turn on | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have Mitsubishi 55in projection TV WS55809. Turned TV on after a few seconds of watching I heard a ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that can cause this.the most common is the convergence circuit. ... | |
| Hitachi Plasma 42HDS69 | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: TV about 18 mos. old. Currently have the DVD on input 3, and after my kiddos were finished ... A: first thing to try is unplug the tv and wait 5 mins and try it again. i do not think it will fix ... | |
| Sony TV KV-24FS100 - 2003 | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have no Picture and No Sound. The little red light in the front flashes 4 times and then pauses ... A: the girl at sony is wrong. there is no back light or lamp in your model. this 4 blink means the ... | |
| Tv wont power on? | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Just picked up a 46" Rear projection mitsubishi 1080 HDTV, model number WT-46805 year 1999. Anyways ... A: the power supply or the convergence circuits are the most common circuits to cause this on your ... | |
| Phillips projection tv Model # 9P6031C1 | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: My TV has lost picture and / or power. It slowly bit the dust!!! Someone mentioned a power supply? ... A: this board must be repaired. they do not sell it anymore. so technical skills are needed here to ... | |
| DLP vertical shadow on screen | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: My samsung hl-r5667w dated January 2006 has developed a 2 inch shadow on the left side of the ... A: this is a bad optical engine. it is a very common problem. you need a repair.this part is the hart ... | |
| rca 32/550T | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: my tv has had a high pitched tone that come from the back of the tv, putting tension on the a/v ... A: this is a bad transformer and horizontal output. a cost for a repairman will range 200.00 or so. if ... | |
| DTV/Component inputs not working | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a Mitsubishi WS-65311 (July 2002). We unplugged our Directv HD receiver from the television ... A: the circuit comp-1 and 2 run through is complex and troubleshooting can be hard. there are several ... | |
| panasonic pt-61642v | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: the picture is good, but after a while, it will look like it zooms in , and after a while zoom back ... A: i think you meant pt-61g42.there are two circuits in the tv that might cause this. the power supply ... | |
| 2001 Sony Trinitron KV27V42 | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting a four blink error code, and a blank screen. TV was on but I was out of the room when it ... A: this could be in the vertical circuit or high voltage circuits. a repair cost would range 160.00 or ... | |
| TV won't turn on | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Pioneer Elite Pro-119 TV. The main power switch is always on and I press the standby on button to ... A: this is a older model. i do not have a manual here with me but i would say it is 10-12 years old.it ... | |
| Phillips 9P5511 C102 PTV836 | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: The picture on my t.v. shrinks to the center of the screen and then expands back out to full screen ... A: you are in need of a repair. this is the power supply going bad. a repair cost would range around ... | |
| HD TV 52inch | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a HDTV in March of 2005, Up until now it's been perfect! One night last week I turned it ... A: i am sorry to say this is one of the worst models i have ever seen. the problem you have is the ... | |
| RCA HDTV Model HD50LPW52YX1 | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: The bulb and fan were replaced last week in this 2 year old television (purchased Jan 2006). The TV ... A: this is not a great model or brand. we do have a lot of problems with the lamps in all brands. the ... | |
| Hitachi Projection Color TV 50UX27K | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I have the above model Hitachi, purchased in 1996. The TV has some problems where the images are not ... A: this is a common problem on your model. your convergence circuit has gone bad. a repairman is need ... | |
| panasonic 43 | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: says sometimes on the bottom corner starts a rainbow to the opposite side top corner color seems it ... A: well sounds like a convergence circuit problem, but that is only if it is a projection tv and not a ... | |
| SAMSUNG 61" HDTV Model HLN617WX/XAA | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: Have no picture. Black screen. Red light blinks, tv tries to recycle, sound comes on, then stops, ... A: there are several parts that can do this. a bad lamp will do it. a bad ballast will do this and may ... | |
| covergence | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 50ex20b (1999) and the red covergence is off, I can't get it to line up fully the ... A: this is a common problem on your model. your convergence circuit is bad and in need of a repair. you ... | |
| Green Light Problem with Mitis/ WS-55959 | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: When I turn on the tv the green light comes on for a second then turns off. Is this the DM board? ... A: sorry i do not see your model listed please recheck it for me?? but i will tell you if the green ... | |
| moving tv | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm moving my mitsu 60" vs-60603 (1999 model). It works perfectly now. Anything I need to do before ... A: well it is not good to move the older tvs. just take it easy and you should be ok. there should be ... | |
| Phillips 60PP9202/17F 3 years old | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: Have red double image on screen that only goes away if we turn off red "bulb". I think that we need ... A: you are right on the money. the STK`S need to be changed and the 120`s are just fine.in some cases ... | |
| Panasonic TH-42PX25 | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: My plasma was made in april 2004. I am using just a VHF-UHF antenna. The picture will just go away. ... A: sounds like the digital tuner is bad. it would be hard to test because it is not always doing it i ... | |
| Sony SXRD, Model KDS-R60XBR1, year 2005 | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I have dominant green hues on all channels. I have adjusted the color, iris, etc., even had a ... A: the bulb will not fix this for sure.teh tech does not know what he is talking about. your light ... | |
| MITSUBISHI PROJECTION TV WS-55857 | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: THE TV WONT TURN ON IT JUST CLICKS WHEN U TRY TO TURN IT ON, THEN IT JUST CLICKS OFF A: this is common on your model. the most common circuit in the tv to cause this is the convergence ... | |
| WHAT IS WRONG WITH TV | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1988 TOSHIBA PROJECTION TV SET MODEL TP50H60 THE POWER BUTTON WILL NOT ENGAGE AND THE POWER ... A: this could be the power supply or the convergence circuit doing this. a repairman is needed to fix ... | |
| sony projection tv | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: my sony tv model #kp-51hw40 made march 2002 all of a sudden the color is off {redv blue yellow} blue ... A: this is a very common problem circuit in the tv gone bad. it is the convergence circuit. now in ... | |
| toshiba 46h84 | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: my tv cuts off after a while and the power light starts flashing. i unplug it and plug back in and ... A: there are two common circuits that are common on your model to cause this. the convergence circuit ... | |
| Phillips projection tv Model # 9P6031C1 | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I think its about 8 years old. When I turn it on, I get different colors then the viewing area ... A: this is a know issue on your model. it is a power supply problem. this is something you need a ... | |
| Proscan Audio | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: PS32500 - July 1999 We have not had any trouble from our TV until now. The sound just all of a ... A: try this first with the tv on. must be on. unplug the tv and wait 5 mins then plug it back in. this ... | |
| Toshiba TP55G60 Blue Convergence | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Allan, I've developed a number of problems with my Toshiba - Chassis TAC9753 -1997. I've had an ... A: yes something is causing this and it might be part of your connection problem. i have seen the ... | |
| Toshiba Theaterview Model #TP50F60 manufactured August, 1996 | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: TV has a good picture for a while then a double image appears. The only way to "fix" is to shut the ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem.you also are right... that is why it is shutting ... | |
| Used HCL4715W | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: My friend has offered to sell me his old HCL4715W DLP rear projection tv. I don't know what year it ... A: ok first off this is not a DLP tv. this is a CRT projection. this means it has three tubes in it. if ... | |
| Toshiba TP55G60 Blue Convergence | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Allan, I've developed a number of problems with my Toshiba - Chassis TAC9753 -1997. I've had an ... A: i have seen bad solder connections on the vertical output cause this. i would check it. as far as ... | |
| Panasonic TH-42PD25 | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: My TV keeps going blank. Changing channels does not help. If I split the screen the alternate tuner ... A: this could be a software problem. Panasonic has something listed on there tech web site that is real ... | |
| mitsubishi WS-55313 Projection tv | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I was recently given a mitsubishi WS-55313 projection TV. Manufactured Mar. 05. The power light will ... A: your model does not have DM module. from what you are telling me i would say you have a damaged ... | |
| big screen tv | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: 2003 sony kdp-65ws550 colors do not align and distortion around perimeter of screen. How do repair? ... A: this repair is common. your convergence circuit is bad. in order to repair you will need to be able ... | |
| Sony Projection TV remote function | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible that the IR function of the TV can stop working? I recently purchased this KP-53S76, ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that could cause the remote not to work. testing them can be ... | |
| Sony Rear Projection TV Repair/Troubleshoot | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony Videoscope XBR, Model #KP-53XBR35, dated February 1995. This TV has performed very ... A: this is a very common convergence problem. now if you have great soldering skills then we can do a ... | |
| toshiba TP55H60 | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with the unit not coming on and the red light blinks on the front. Were you able to ... A: there are several circuits in your model that can cause this. the most common are the power supply ... | |
| Sony 50" SXRD Red hues | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Sony 50" SXRD TV which is now showing red hues on all channels. I tried ... A: it is not the lamp for sure. if it does this on all inputs then you have a bad light engine and sony ... | |
| remote problem | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: It appears that the remote sensor on the console of my 10 year old 37" Panasonic Tv is not working ... A: i would say the remote is bad. best way to test this to run to walmart and get a remote. they cost ... | |
| Hitachi Plasma | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 55HDT51 plasma TV, I have a blue line in the display on the right side in aprox 4" ... A: this can be two different parts. it could be a bad driver board. if so a repair cost will range ... | |
| sony tv | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a sony kv36fs120 serial#9057184. The unit will not come on. The past couple of weeks it took ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. a repair cost might range around 300.00 or so. this ... | |
| tv picture image ghosts | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: As of this morning, my Hitchi 53UDX10B Projection TV started showing shadows on the images. ... A: well this is a great model tv and a very common problem. your convergence circuit in the tv is going ... | |
| Toshiba 43h70 vertical lines and power cut off. | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 43H70 rear projection that I've had since 03, One day without any warning, I turned ... A: well this is a great model tv and a very common problem. your convergence circuit in the tv is going ... | |
| Toshiba 43H70 vertical lines and power cut off. | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 43H70 rear projection that I've had since 03, One day without any warning, I turned ... A: well this is a great model tv and a very common problem. your convergence circuit in the tv is going ... | |
| No Red | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba Model #36A41, Serial #55805986 and manufacture date of June 2001. Turned the TV on ... A: well if it is the tube and it could be.. then it is time for a new tv for sure. the other circuit in ... | |
| low volume | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a toshiba 51h83 big screen, i hooked up my audio out to my surround sound, after unhooking i ... A: there are two things you can check that are easy. 1. make sure the speakers are on in the audio ... | |
| Hitachi 42HDT52 plasma will not power on | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: Suddlenly the tv will not power on. The main switch is on and the light is red but nothing happens ... A: I really like hitachi it is one of my favorite models. but this model you have is very hard to ... | |
| convergience on mitsubishi 65 inch | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: http://www.lorddog.com/tv.htm I have a mitsubishi WS-65857 65 inch about 5-8 yrs old (i just bought ... A: i tried to call you from the number on your web site (house for sale) i left a message. i would like ... | |
| Sony Bravia LCD Problem | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Our Sony Bravia LCD has lost the main picture. We have sound and we get picture on the PiP screen. ... A: i have pulled a manual and from looking at it i think you have a bad AU board. you will need a ... | |
| Tv won't turn on | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Our power went out last night, now our 50" Toshiba theaterview TP50F60 year 1996 will sound like ... A: the power supply and the convergence circuits are common on your model to cause this. a repair cost ... | |
| rear projection tv problem | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend's dad just gave us his old tv (Sony kp-43ht20) a 43 inch rear projection. Its about 5 ... A: sounds like the mirror in the tv is broke. you will have to pull the top part of the back off to be ... | |
| Sony KPWT510 Convergence | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP-46WT510. A week ago I turned set on and all of a sudden had convergence problem. ... A: this does sounds right. some repairman call it a repair and others call it a rebuild. a price around ... | |
| Sony KP-46C36 | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: WHEN I TURN MY TV ON, IT WILL TURN OFF BY ITSELF, WHY? A: i would say the power supply is bad or the convergence circuit is bad. they are the most common to ... | |
| Problem with Mitsubishi 1999 VS-60603 | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I do not get reception from local channels. I can see the menu and the DVD works, but when I try to ... A: the odds are the tuner is bad. there are other circuits in the tv that can cause this,but the most ... | |
| Sony KV-32FS120 March 05 | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: The power button was pressed manually by a child many times in a row and now its not turning on. The ... A: well you can try unplugging the tv and wait 5 mins and see what happens. if this does not fix it ... | |
| RCA Guide Plus, Sept. 1998, Model # F36690BC, cost of repair or buy new? | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: TV dead at startup, except for clicking sound...clicks 4 times, then stops. I shut off power and ... A: this is a common problem. sounds like the main flyback transformer might be the problem here. a ... | |
| Pana 50' plasma shutting off | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Panasonic Viera 50" Plasma TH-50PX75U (mfd 11/07) TV turns on, works fine for about 4-5 minutes, ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that could cause this. in most cases the power indicator light ... | |
| Hitachi 43FDX20B | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 43FDX20B and the colors are not properly aligned. Large curve across the top and ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. it is very common on your model.you will need a repair on the ... | |
| hitachi 53uwx10ba | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: i have a 53in. hitachi model number 53uwx10ba made in 2001 it was given to me broken they were going ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. a repair cost will range around 400.00. my concern is ... | |
| help | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: i have model 9p5034c102 20001 50" LCD PROJECTION IT COMES ON SOUND BUT NO PIC. WHATS THE MOST COMMON ... A: this is not a LCD projection but a tube projection. the problem you are having with it is common. ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS-55859; Made March 2002 | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I purchased this TV brand new and it has not given me any problems until this week. All of sudden ... A: this sounds like a problem in the power supply or convergence circuit. now the only way you can fix ... | |
| toshiba 53h71 with "shaky picture" | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a toshiba rear projection tv model 53h71 and unfortunately i have looked up and down the back ... A: you really do not need to clean the insides. i have seen more people causing problems this way and ... | |
| Toshiba TN55x81 - how to fix front panel input | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I had a Todhiba tv model TN55X81 for almost 8 year, lately i had a problem with the front panel ... A: i did reply to your e-mail about a week ago. but anyway... the speaker grills should just pop off ... | |
| sony kp-57ws500 | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: when i turn on the tv , for about a minute everything is fine. then within another minute the screen ... A: that is a real hard call.we work on more newer tv`s than older. if you bought a brand new tv ... | |
| Hitachi 50v500 lcd tv | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a large red spot on TV noticeable when TV turned off. I find that image on screen when ... A: this is a bad optical engine in the tv. it is very common to go bad. the part is around 500.00. i ... | |
| tv fluttering and zooming in | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: RECENTLY THE PICTURE HAS STARTED TO FLUTTER AND SOMETIMES ZOOM IN. IT MAINLY DOES IT WHEN THE ... A: this is not the convergence circuit. the convergence circuit would cause a 3D picture. the problem ... | |
| Wega Problems | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: What would cause blue specks all over my screen. Mainly when it's dark. I also have large areas of ... A: this is a very common problem. there is a extended warranty put out by sony to fix this. you need a ... | |
| troubleshooting the mitshubishi vs 5077 from 1995 | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: It seems the blue color picture tube is not aligned. Everything is bleeding blue. We follow ... A: this is a common problem. the convergence circuit is bad. you are in need of a repair to fix this. a ... | |
| TV HELP | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: its about four years old. its obviously not under warrenty anymore. however, last night i was ... A: well this is a well know convergence problem. the only way you can do this repair.... is if you can ... | |
| MITSUBISHI WS-55511 CONVERGENCE PROBLEM? | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a MITSUBISHI WS-55511 manufactured Sept 2002. Can you give me a little insight on the most ... A: you are right this is a very common problem in the convergence circuit. about 90% of the time ... | |
| tv does not power up | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP-53S70 rear projection tv, manufactured in January, 2000. It just quit showing a ... A: this is very common. you are right on. this part is very common to go out. replacing it will fix ... | |
| 120V TV connected to 220V | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: My wife accidentally connected our 120V Sony Wega 25" TV (1996) to a 220V outlet (she connected it ... A: in some cases it might just blow the fuse. so check it first.if this does not do it then it got the ... | |
| hitachi 50ux58b | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I followed your previous advice about the c707 and sure enough..its blown. Is this a standard ... A: the part number for the cap is 0244211 you will not find this at radioshack look here ... | |
| HDTV Grrrr noise of some revolving part | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a Samsung 50" HDTV - rear projection with the TI chip. In the last few months it makes a ... A: sounds like the color wheel is going bad. this is common on certain models. not sure without your ... | |
| TV | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a big screen Mitsubishi Projection Digital TV. It is a little over 2 years old. The TV will ... A: this is very common. your DM module in the tv is going bad. in most cases thsi can be repaired for ... | |
| 50' Toshiba Projection 50H72 | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: Recently, the color on this TV has been going to black and white and then back to color after a few ... A: the color problem sounds like a hyper module going bad. this part runs the video. this part alone is ... | |
| 3-D looking colors | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: We have a sony %&" rear projection tv. we have never messed with the set up at all. The set is about ... A: yes it is time for a repair. this is a common problem. your convergence circuit has gone bad in the ... | |
| Sharp TV Projector Model PGB10S | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: This item worked great for the first 3 months or so but since then basically the screen is covered ... A: in order to test we need to use another input with a dvd player or vcr. i am sure it is not the ... | |
| Toshiba 46HM94 (2004) DLP Projection TV [No Pic Full Sound] | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Recently, my TV lost picture but had full sound and tried to reboot itself 8 times. As normal, I ... A: i do not think it is the power supply and this model does not have a convergence circuit because it ... | |
| Rear Projection TV, Panasonic PT-51HX40B | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Colors, starting with green, are looped upward at the bottom of the screen. Re-aligning using ... A: this sounds like a few bad stk chips and may be a few resistors. we really do not need a manual for ... | |
| big screen problems | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Allen I have a 60"rear projection TV that gets blue shadows once in awhile, usually off and on ... A: this is a convergence problem. it is a very common problem with big screen tv`s. a repair cost will ... | |
| RCA analog tv | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: 32" analog RCA model F32444, chassis# ATC113CA1, built in 2002. Picture started getting fuzzy from ... A: i cannot be sure without testing... but sounds like the main flyback transformer is bad. a repair ... | |
| RE: 1995 Toshiba TP48E61 | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: Sent this question to you direct but then thought I should probably share the answer, sorry. I ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. it is very common on your model. a repair cost would ... | |
| Toshiba 50h81 | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: Alan, I've been reading about the problem with the red light on front of my tv(toshiba 50h81 ... A: it is not a board but a IC this is a part in a board that must be unsoldered to remove it. there are ... | |
| mitsubishi hd1080 | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: i have mitsubsihi hd1080 model ws-a55 may2003, the picture will flash in & out constantly, but still ... A: this model was made without fans as most crt base projections, but they really did not need it. ... | |
| samsung 1080i hdtv hcl4715w pico fuses fuse | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a Samsung that the blue is causing a ghost effect. I have heard else were that this is a ... A: replacing the pico fuse will not fix this problem.if it is blown it is because the convergence ... | |
| Panasonic Projection TV | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I own a Panasonic HDTV projection TV. Model PT-53TW53. It is approximately 3 years old and used ... A: the part you are seeing burn is not the real problem. the reason it lights up is because there is a ... | |
| Fuzzy Picture on Samsung | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a 50 in. Samsung 1080 DLP HLT5076S. We got Dish Network installed and the channels ... A: well let me fill in the blanks. your installer is part right. your 480i signal is being up ... | |
| JVC Proj. TV | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: JVC Projection TV, AV-48WP34 We own this JVC TV, it is under 4 years old. Apparently we have a ... A: this is a very common repair. a cost will range around 300-400 for a fix. jvc offers no help for ... | |
| mitsubishi vs 60705 | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I have horizontal lines of picture bouncing up and down on screen and am wondering how to reset ... A: this is a circuit in the tv in need of a repair. unless your soldering skills are great and you can ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-60607, Manufactured Oct 2000 | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: When the television is first turned on it is very dark. After some time, 30mins or so, the screen ... A: this is a circuit in the tv in need of a repair. unless your soldering skills are great and you can ... | |
| Hitachi 53UDX10BA red tube problem | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: You'll luv this one..Had some type of circular, off color, double shadow like picture/line near top ... A: ouch the real problem still remains in the tv and that is the convergence circuit is in need of a ... | |
| tv repair | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: Toshiba model #32A40 manufactured 2000. The tv has sound but the screen is black with a bright ... A: sounds like the vertical output circuit was going bad and then went bad and took a part in the power ... | |
| Samsung DLP interference | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a 46" samsung dlp 1080i tv (model HL-R4667W), and when i watch tv (cable in hd) the signal is ... A: well this is either a bad digital board or a bad analog board. i think it is the digital but we ... | |
| RCA Projection TV Resistor burnt up after move | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I have an RCA Model #HD52W55, service #HD52W55YX1, manufactured Aug 2004, Chassis no. ATC321. I just ... A: this is a common problem. you have a high voltage splitter bad. it is what burnt the resistor. ... | |
| 31gt660 | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a GE model 31GT660 the chassis is a CTC187cn3.The production date is 1998. Turned the TV on ... A: on the back of the tv right side there should be a control marked S or screen. adjust this control ... | |
| hitachi LCD rear projection | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi model #50v500 LCD rear projection tv. It has a bright blue spot on the upper right ... A: this is the light engine gone bad again. this is a hard one to replace the whole tv has to be taken ... | |
| Projection TV turns itself off | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 65" projection TV (model 65H80) that I bought around 2002. Suddenly it turns ... A: this sounds like a power supply problem. i have seen it several time on your model. i would not keep ... | |
| Samsung HCL4715W... | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: Trying to repair the HCL4715W for a friend. No Green CRT heater glowing, red and blue are fine. ... A: all the filaments come from the horizontal circuit and run the same line. so if one tube is lit all ... | |
| Red Stripe on Plasma TV | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a LG 42" Plasma TV model DU-42PX12X that is out of warranty (bought July 2005). I called the ... A: there are only two parts that will cause this. the first is a bad panel. if this is the problem ... | |
| Hitachi 50V715 green hue in center | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I bought the 50V715 rear projection LCD TV in Oct 2004 but it was the new 2005 model. The screen has ... A: this is the optical engine going bad. a repair cost will range around 700.00. not sure you can get ... | |
| 50HX70 | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: When I cut on the TV the sound will be there and the picture looks like a 3D movie with squiggly, ... A: yes you convergence circuit on the tv is bad and that is why the tv is shutting off. you will need a ... | |
| Panasonic PT-47WX49E | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I inherited this tv. When I got it it began to have a blue line and the bottom and the picture was ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad and is very common.unless you are great at soldering and ... | |
| No Picture on Toshiba model 50H12 | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Toshiba model 50H12. (Sept/2002) In recent months displayed symptoms of convergence issues such as ... A: this sounds like it might be a problem in the vertical output circuit. i would say it can be a ... | |
| Loss of plasma tv picture | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: Our 2 yr old Zenith Plasma TV Z50px2d model lost its picture. Sound is still present but no ... A: we have had a lot of problems with this model. there are several boards in this unit that work ... | |
| Projection TV problem | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Allan, I have a Mitsubishi WS-55809 HD 1080 Series projection TV. It was purchased around 2002-2003 ... A: this is common. your convergence circuit in the tv is going bad. a repair cost will range around ... | |
| TV acting strange | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I have an August 2002 Sony FD Trinitron WEGA, KV-36FV300. When I turn the tv on, the sound comes on ... A: there are two or three circuits that will do this and it is common on your model. also it is related ... | |
| Toshiba TZ50V61 Audio Problem | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: The audio is muffled. I cannot find a Sams Photofact or a Schematic of any kind. Is there a common ... A: i have seen this but it could be several different circuits. something to check that is easy is a ... | |
| Should I call a repairman | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a 50" Hitachi Rear Projection, Model #50UX58B 1999 My question is lately when the TV is on ... A: this sounds like a problem in the horizontal output circuit. i would say a cost will range around ... | |
| Mitsubishi MB-46809.... 2001461 | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: the picture on my TV is "bowing" at the top and bottom of the picture screen. The bottom goes ... A: this is a convergence problem and parts in the tv will need to be replaced to fix this. if you know ... | |
| Mitsubishi WT A42 Projection Tv | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: All of a sudden my red and green lamps are not lined up with each other. I removed the rear panel, ... A: this is a convergence problem and parts in the tv will need to be replaced to fix this. turning ... | |
| Sony 32" KV-32S25 | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a Sony KV-32S25, purchased July, 1997. The set is on a direct cable connection, and also ... A: this is very common. your picture tube is getting weak and over time it will blink more often and ... | |
| Standy light flashing/resetting Sony KDF-55WF655 | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: TIA for your help. Navy nuke with some electronics experience, would like to try to fix this ... A: odds are in your favor it is the lamp. as it gets old it pulls to much current shutting the tv down. ... | |
| Picture problem, LG projection | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 60" LG projection tv model#: RU-60SZ30 year: 2004, while me tv in on the picture on the ... A: i am sorry to say this sounds like a bad light engine. this is th ecore of your tv. the part is ... | |
| Convergence on a Sony kp-41t25 | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I can't seem to get the convergence set correctly on my Sony KP-41T25. The red cross hair appears ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad.it is common on your tv. a cost of a repair will range ... | |
| Hitachi 50FX30B | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I own a Hitachi 50FX30B projection television. It was manufactured in August 1997. In July of this ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. it is common to go bad at this age.a repair cost will ... | |
| Toshiba model TN61X81 | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba model TN61X81 that the blue convergence is off alignment when you would first turn ... A: your convergence circuit has gone bad. after a while of playing and not working right.it will burn ... | |
| hitachi 50ux58b tv dead (mfg '99) | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: Allan: Unit had no pic,no snd.Red lite comes on for few sec and goes off.Green lites also on with ... A: this could be several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the power supply is the most common. ... | |
| TV won't turn on! | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi HDTV model 65813 manufactured in Oct 2003 and the TV worked perfect but I went ... A: this is a common problem on your tv. the light blinking and not stopping means the DM module is not ... | |
| problem with red color convergance | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Allan, I have a Toshiba Rear projection model 55H70... the problem is the red... I turned the TV on ... A: this is a very common problem on your tv. the convergence circuit has gone bad in the tv and you ... | |
| rca projection tv - won't turn on | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: We have a 52" RCA Projection TV - manufactured May 2003 model # P52937 chassis # PTK195M4B It won't ... A: this might be a bad button assembly. i say this because of the problem you had before it went out. ... | |
| 43FDX01B | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: What will it cost to repair? Can we do it? A: this sounds like a bad convergence circuit.this is common on your model.you will need a repairman to ... | |
| Mitsubishi WT-46805 Lamp Problem | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: We have had this rear projection TV for about 7 years and now we are experiencing perodic loss of ... A: there is no lamp in this model. they are tubes. three of them. red blue and green. i do not think it ... | |
| Channel Search Problem | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a 32" RCA TV bought in 2000. The sales receipt lists a 57 42920 number next to the TV. The ... A: this is common. you channel up or channel down button is stuck in or bad. fiddle with it on the ... | |
| Sony Wega Default Picture Mode | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a Sony LCD digital color TV, model KDL-V32XBR1 that was made in January 2006. My husband ... A: blame the husband! we guys have to stick together. had to be one of the kids. LOL ok to reset the ... | |
| Mit WD62825G *Born on October 2005 | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: Mitsubishi TV will not turn on at all. I can hear the fan running, but nothing else. If I unplug ... A: ok the lights that blink on the from of the tv are very important. when you hit the power button ... | |
| tv flickers | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I have Sony TV it 96 it flickers on an off an have sound..but after awhile it start to slow down an ... A: OK i think you mean KV-32S20 and not 520. i am sure it is a S anyway to have this part replaced will ... | |
| Nothing but a blue screen | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Have a 2004 Mitsubishi WD-52725 that was working fine when we left the room. When we returned the ... A: if you have tried different inputs and used like a DVD and cable box? and got the same problem? then ... | |
| Pink Green colors at top and bottom of screen | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I have A Sony KP61HS10. Two different times the colors have split at the top and bottom of screen. ... A: yes this sounds like the convergence circuit going bad. it will be hard to say till it goes all the ... | |
| Blue/Yellow Shadows in corners of TV | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a 60" Philips projection TV about 3.5 yrs old (model 60PP9202/7F) and in the last couple of ... A: this is very common problem on your model. it is the convergence circuit going bad.you will need a ... | |
| Panasonic PT53WX52F | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: Just recently stopped working. Doesn't turn on. Tried unplugging overnight but still did the same. ... A: this 5 blink means IC4011 has stopped working. this is the micro or the brain of the tv. now this ... | |
| sony tv blinks off and on | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: sony tv kv-32566 trinitron the number 3 stays in the top right corner and now the tv blinks off and ... A: i am sorry to say this flashing is the tube going bad. it is weak. the cost of a repair would be ... | |
| WS-55809 Distorted Picture | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: 5 year old Mitsubishi WS-55809. Started experiencing a "bowed", distorted picture, which is worse ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit is going bad. over time it will get worse and may even ... | |
| Sony KDF55WF655 TV picture problem | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: Picture has a blue tint in the middle 1/3 of screen (vertically). Most pronounced at bottom of ... A: wow i am sorry to say this sounds like a bad optical engine. this is the main part of the tv. the ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS-48511 Convergence Screwy | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-48511 (Manuf. October 2002) that has worked great up until September 2007. ... A: this sounds like the STK`S in the tv going bad. it is very common. now you must be able to solder ... | |
| Mitsubishi HD1080 | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: I own a mitsubishi hd1080 TV. Model #WT-A42, Chassis V20 built Sept 2002. My current problem is that ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the most common are the power supply and ... | |
| Hitachi, 43FDX10B, Convergence Troubleshoot ?? | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: RE: 2001, Hitachi, 43FDX10B V1J008885 Projection Hello Allan, My Husband and I have narrowed "our" ... A: i will be glad to help. let me tell you first off he must be able to solder very good. if not he can ... | |
| TV Making Sounds when running | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Model Number: HL-P6163W Year: January 2005 A couple days ago me and my family were watching TV, and ... A: this is a very common complain on this model. your color wheel is going bad. part number bp96-00674a ... | |
| Panasonic DLP with Green & Blue Spots | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old Panasonic PT-52LCX65 Multimedia Projection TV. Last weekend, for no reason that ... A: i hate to give bad news. this problem is a bad optical engine. it is the heart of the tv. the part ... | |
| Sony KP51HW40 | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I really appreciate it. I have a Sony KP51HW40 built in 2003. About 6 months ago it started flashing ... A: this is very common on your model. you have a projection going bad. it is the red one and there is ... | |
| Philips Magnavox projection tv | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: Model 9P5511C102, Chassis #PTV836 Allan, about a year ago I noticed faint horizontal red spiral ... A: i am not sure what the lines are but your power supply is bad causing the other problem. this is not ... | |
| Zenith r57w46 will not power on | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 57" zenith television that I bought brand new in 2004 and It was working fine one night ... A: well we can do some testing if you like. it is hard to say on this model hat is wrong without ... | |
| t.v will not turn on | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: Before I let the garbage man take my bedroom t.v. is there any last ditch things I can possibly do ... A: well you are right you got your moneys worth out of this one. this sounds like a bad power supply in ... | |
| Picture flickers Blue then cuts out | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Sony KDP57XBR2 Projection TV Made in December of 2001 The picture flickers Blue a couple of times ... A: this is very common. your blue projector tube is going bad. a cost to have it replaced will run ... | |
| Sony Wide Screen Projection TV Issue | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I purchased used but have orrignal receipt. 8/29/02 KP-65WV600 I have noticed it to start flashing ... A: i am sorry to see you have given me low ratings. out of 5000 people i think you are the first. if ... | |
| CONVERGE IC JVC AV56WP74 | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I need to change the Converge chips in my Television i have a 56" JVC AV56WP74 and the red is out of ... A: there is generic chips that will work but may not last long. of course the 75.00 chips from jvc are ... | |
| Hitachi Ultrascan HD (43FDX01B) | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I have triple images (colors are out of alignment) - The blue Vertical line when doing the ... A: yes new STK chip will be needed and in some cases it will burn a few resistors in that circuit. ... | |
| rca 52" hdtv | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: my tv is cutting off alot. its a rca 52" proection hd. i bought it new in may 04. i recently had ... A: we have a lot of problems with this model.so many we do not even work on the model any more. from ... | |
| Sony Projection TV KP-46WT510 elec arching | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Trouble with elec arching at Block Assy, HV HVB-1031 sounds like bug zapper. Arching is from one ... A: this block is very common to go bad. if the block is arching then it is bad and should be the only ... | |
| Panasonic TH-42PX25 Plasma tv | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic TV Model TH-42PX25 that was made in April 2004. The problem that I am ... A: this is going to be a hard one. sounds like your DG board is bad. this deal with audio and video. ... | |
| June 2006 Samsung HL6187WX/XAA 61" DLP | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a 61" Samsung HL6187WX/XAA 61" DLP television that for some reason keeps powering itself off. ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that can cause this. to know for sure the service tech will ... | |
| RCA 52" TV | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: Our 6-7 year old RCA 52" big screen started going off and coming back on by itself. We are ... A: ok there are two common circuits in the TV that will cause this. 1. is a bad button assembly the ... | |
| Older mitsubishi TV problem - worth fixing? | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I have an older Mitsubishi TV, model CK-3531R manufactured 12/1990. We love this TV, but recently it ... A: this model was good for 10-12 years and then started having problems. you have got way more out of ... | |
| Won't turn on | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi 42" HD TV Model WT-42311. I first bought it new 4 years ago and within 6 months ... A: there are several circuits in this model that could do this. the most common are the power supply ... | |
| Sony projection tv | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP 43T70 rear projection TV that has just started to hiss until it warms up. The ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this. but given the age of the tv i would agree it is ... | |
| High pitched whine/TV does not turn on | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: Similar to the question asked of you by Dennis on 8/8/07, my television also makes a high pitched, ... A: that is funny. i just got off the phone with dennis. he had a toshiba and it is a pain. but you have ... | |
| kv32hs500 sony | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: i have read your responses to others about 7 blinks from the stanby light. you usually say the power ... A: well this could be a bad power supply. as far as i know you cannot buy it. this must be repaired. ... | |
| problem with a Toshiba 428H1 from April '02 | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: The TV started out just mixing up colors, making everything weird neon purples and greens. It's a ... A: 42H81 was a great model. sounds like you have a bad hyper module. this has to do with the video. a ... | |
| TV will no longer power on. | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: First of all my TV is a Toshiba 27” model number 27AF43 manufactured in April 2003. Linked below is ... A: this transformer is making this noise because there is a short in the circuit. i think it is the ... | |
| Akai DLP tv shuts off after 3 to 9 minutes | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: OK here is my problem; just need a clue? I have seen variations of this problem but no clear answer ... A: this could be a bad digital board or more likely a bad DMD module. both of these work together and ... | |
| Toshiba 57H81 power button blinking | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: My power button (red light) is just blinking. The set will not turn on or off from the remote or ... A: there are several fuses in this tv. but they do not look like normal fuses. also when they blow it ... | |
| Philips TV won't turn on | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: My philips big screen, model number- 55PW9363/17F (mfg 12/2003) and all of a sudden, I went to turn ... A: there are several circuits in your tv that could cause this. i would say power supply. a cost might ... | |
| no picture and no sound | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi 55" WS-55805. One night we were watching a movie on it and the next day it ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv . power supply and convergence circuits are the ... | |
| toshiba 50h72 convergence and more problems | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: tv was working good last night, only thing I noticed this morning first was that I forgot to turn tv ... A: sounds like your convergence circuit in the tv was bad an in need of a repair. going into the ... | |
| Toshiba TV - Horizontal Deflection Board | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: We have a Toshiba 52" rear projection Tv - model number 50H81 - that was purchased in 2002 (new). A ... A: i would say he is going to repair the board and not replace it.this wavering you are seeing is ... | |
| sony wega kd36fs170 | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: my TV is almost a yr old and we just had a storm now the TV wont work. it was plugged into the surge ... A: surge protectors do help but will not stop lightning. so sounds like your power supply in the tv is ... | |
| Hitachi problem with conversion panel | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi Ultrascan HD Model # 43FDX01B, All of sudden yellow and blue ghost appear around ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. in this tv you cannot get the board. you will need to have the ... | |
| Mitsubishi screen black-out | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Alan, I have a WS-55805 that was purchased in March 2000 (the set is installed in a cabinet and I ... A: this is a great model. it is hard to say what this is. to have sound and no picture on this model is ... | |
| Mitsubishi CS-31301 | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: The television was manufactured in 1993, recently the top 2-3 inches of the entire screen is ... A: this is a common problem on your model and it will get worse till it goes out all the way. you have ... | |
| Sony KV32hs500 2002 model. | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I have read several posts and answers regarding sony "blink codes" and have looked at the diagnosis ... A: this model is common for this problem. your power supply is bad. the reason for the different codes ... | |
| 31" Mitusbishi tube - picture shakes vertically | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: When I turn on the TV (Mitsubishi 31" CS31305, 1995) the picture vibrates up and down about an inch ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. over time this will get worse and you will loose the ... | |
| Sony 46" rear projection, KP-46WTS10, 11/03 | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: TV was on last night, had perfect picture, 6 hours later this morning, I've got a double picture, ... A: this is very common to go bad. it is your convergence circuit gone bad in the tv. you will need a ... | |
| black screen, horizontal single line with colors | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: We have a Mitsubishi CS-2610R from July of 1991, and have never had an issue with it...until two ... A: this problem is common on this model. your vertical output circuit has gone bad. but i am sorry to ... | |
| phillips 46pp930217 2002 model convergance bad | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: was told my convergence circuit has gone bad.ive read alot of your answers to other people about ... A: yes you can change out the board, but there is a lot of boards on this board that have to be swapped ... | |
| Picture trouble with Mitsubishi | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi model VS-55601, manufactured May- 1998. The TV was working perfectly up to the ... A: I am sorry to say this does not sound good. this model is know for a fluid leak when it sits for ... | |
| SONY KP53S70 | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP53S70 about 7 years old. There is no picture and the standby/timer light blinks 2-3 ... A: this does not sound like a G board to me. we cannot tell for sure without testing first. but i will ... | |
| Mitsubishi Wd-52531 | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I know whats wrong- the screen is broke. Its cracked with a little hole. Other then mighty shield ... A: you might can order it for mitsubishi 1-800-553-7278 the part number for your screen has changed and ... | |
| tv changes channels on its own | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a GE 60 inch TV Model # 60GW948, All of a sudden the channels change all by itself 1, 2, 3 ... A: this is a bad button assembly and is common on your model. in most cases we can just unhook it and ... | |
| 53FDxo1b projection color tv | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A Hitachi 53 inch projection color tv and after I turn the tv on the picture goes black after ... A: this could be in several circuits we cannot tell without testing. i would say vertical or ... | |
| Toshiba Theaterview has warped reds | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba TheaterView HD 50H71 manufactured in September 2001. I posted a question on here a ... A: these might be related. i know for sure that the convergence circuit is the problem now and in some ... | |
| Mistubishi WS-55809 Problem | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: Sorry, I have already sent you an e-mail about this but I thought I would post it on you site so ... A: is your DTV set up for RGB output? also do you have something else other than your DTV. like a DVD ... | |
| Apex Rear projection tv | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old Tv that gets a 5 Inch black line in the the screen that comes and goes I am ... A: this sounds like a video module going bad. there is not way to be sure without a scope. this is not ... | |
| Distortion | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Manufactured in 2003 Model # WT-42311 Serial 131894 All of a sudden the picture of my Mitsubishi ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. a cost of a repair will ... | |
| RCA 52" HDTV | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: My RCA (model D52W20 mfg 3/2005)keeps shutting off. It powers on for 3-5 seconds, shuts off, powers ... A: we have A LOT of problems with this model. i mean it is the most trouble made tv i have ever seen. ... | |
| sony projection tv kp53v35 1996 | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: sony tv kp53v35 1916 model The picture has started to pulsate about once a second. The over all ... A: sounds like either you have a weak projector tube. or the main jungle chip that drives the video ... | |
| Toshiba Theatreview HD model 50H71 | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I am having a little trouble with component video. This is the first time I have tried to use ... A: it is common on this model to have a HYPER module to go bad. this is works some of the HD. a cost of ... | |
| Hitachi Ultravision 50UX22B V5F001159 | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: My tv will play for about 30 minutes and then shut off the picture but the sound will continue. Can ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this.we cannot know for sure without testing. the most ... | |
| Hitatchi 51" CRT Projection HD Moniter | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I bought this TV about 2 months ago. The other night I turned it on and it has a blue tint to it. ... A: no sounds like you might have a bad tube. so we need to get this done under warranty. now hitachi is ... | |
| Projection TV | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic (PT-53TW53G, Manufactured in December 2003) Projection, my problem is that when I ... A: sounds like we might have a power supply problem here. can you test dc voltages and ohms in the tv ... | |
| Toshiba TP55F80 Rear proj. TV Chassis TAC 9678 from 1996 | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: You appear to be a great resource and I could use your opinion. Thanks in advance for the kindness. ... A: odds are it is the convergence board. i always repair this board and never replace it. when you ... | |
| Power problem with Mitsubishi VS-5051 | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: TV dated 1994 suddenly lost all power while I was watching it. Remote clicks but nothing happens. ... A: there are several circuits that could cause this in the tv. can you test parts? are you trying to ... | |
| RCA P60921 picture, but not menu, blacks out intermittently | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I'm on an aircraft carrier which is a high EMI/RFI environment and we have a P60921 that has an odd ... A: if the flyback was bad you would loose picture and all menus with it. this is a odd problem you have ... | |
| Projection, Phillips 60P8342A 7/26/02 | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: It's hard to describe, but the picture image shows bright with a fuzzy haze. The numbers and words ... A: this is very common. there is a fluid in the tubes that is bad and needs to be changed. if you send ... | |
| mitsubishi tv | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a 65 inch mitsubishi projection hd-tv model(ws-65807). I went on vacation for 10 days and ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the most common are the power supply and ... | |
| TV turning off and on | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: My TV turns off a few seconds after i turn it on and the stand by light flashes 4 times. Its a 27" ... A: there are several circuit that could cause this. sounds like you do not have horizontal drive to the ... | |
| Mitsubishi Model VS-60111 - picture is all gree | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: This Mitsubishi model VS 60111, 60" projection is about 7 years old. About 3 years ago the picture ... A: it is hard to say what is causing the green problem without testing. i would guess something in the ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS-55513 | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: My television hasn't been giving me any problems before this. Today the television won't turn on it ... A: this is common on your model. you have a bad (DM) module in your tv. we have had a lot of them go ... | |
| Toshiba 27A43 2003 Horizontal lines at top of screen | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: A couple of months ago these fine white lines started appearing at the top of my screen. Sometimes ... A: this sounds like a problem in the vertical circuit. you will need a repair. the problem is the cost. ... | |
| Hitachi 57F500 projection tv | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: Three weeks ago I turned on my TV and the power light is on but there's no picture, it just stay on ... A: in most cases we do not replace the deflection board we repair it. mat he does not know how. a ... | |
| Standby light blinks | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a Sony tv model# KV-34xbr800. I went to turn my TV on and nothing would happen, no sound or ... A: this 7 blink means horizontal deflection has stopped in the tv. the most common circuit to cause ... | |
| Sony 27inch- Symbols in little black box moving around on screen? | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a Sony Trinitron 27 inch with PIP that has been acting weirdly. The problems started earlier ... A: this is reall odd. sounds like your tv`s e-prom got confused. if it does it again we can put a code ... | |
| RCA HD56W58 - horizontal hold problem | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: Yes, unfortunately, all inputs have the same problem. I was hoping it was a digital cable issue, ... A: YES we have had lots of troubles with this model. the only thing i can tell you to try is to turn on ... | |
| Hitachi Anti-glare Screen Removal | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 50UX23K Projection TV that has a scratched anti-glare screen. I'd like to remove ... A: pull off the speaker grill. it should just pop off. then there are several screws you will be able ... | |
| hitachi 50ux58b | 2/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1998 hitachi 50ux58b television.It started working intermittently,previous owner said you ... A: yes the most common problem for this is a pico fuse opens it is labeled E994. it is bad most likely ... | |
| philips 55PP9401 | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: the convergence has gone out and the tv now looks to be in 3d. is there something i can do to fix it ... A: not really this repair should run around 450.00. it is very common to go bad. we see a lot of this ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS - 55513 reset button just flashes | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a 55" Mitsubishi WS-55513 in 6/04 (back of TV states produced in 2/04). Just before ... A: i cannot be sure without testing, but if the light on the front of the tv just blinks and does not ... | |
| RCA Projection TV Flyback Transformer | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: RCA Projection TV Model #P52810LV. 1997? This afternoon when I turned on the TV, there was a pop ... A: ok in some cases it might blow the horizontal output. but other than that the flyback should be it ... | |
| Phillips rear projection HDTV focus issues | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you have any input about a Phillips 54" rear projection HDTV model number ... A: send me pictures of the boards to tvdoctor@comcast.net then i can show you what needs to be ... | |
| tv trouble | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: Mitsubishi VS60805 June 2000 keeps on turning off when we try to watch tv. sometimes it will stay on ... A: this will be a very hard repair. the problem is that we need to test voltages in the tv to see what ... | |
| mitsubishi mb46809 | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a problem w/ an mb46809 projection tv! the power button will come on and immediately turn ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that would cause this. sounds like you might have a bad power ... | |
| 53' Full screen Hitachi Projection TV | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: One night I was watching television and all of a sudden the color blurred. Are television is a ultra ... A: this is very common and you are in need of a repair. you will need a repairman for this. the ... | |
| TV quit on Christmas Eve | 12/25/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I have a ProScan 36" model PS36109FM1 that I purchased in 11/1997. It just went dead and when ... A: i think this is a audio board gone bad. it is common on your model and will stop the tv from coming ... | |
| Mitsubishi 52" DLP wd-52628 | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: I have had the tv less than 5 months, the model number is WD-52628, and I purchased the extended ... A: this sounds like the formatter board might be bad. i would change that if it where me. i am also a ... | |
| Projecting TV Troubleshooting | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I have an APEX GB43HD09 rear projection tv for almost 3 years. Recently it is doing something ... A: first off i will tell you we have lots of problems with this tv and it never last long before it ... | |
| diagnostic codes | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: i have a 1998 toshiba tp50g50 rear proj. no picture but have menues with bad conv. before i had a ... A: this means QA02 is not communicating with other parts in the tv. first thing i would do is remove ... | |
| Toshiba 55h70 convergence | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 55h70 manufactured 11-30-2000, which has bad convergence. It no longer turns on. ... A: you really should replace both. also if they where using junk stks they do not last long and the ... | |
| Toshiba 42H71 42" RPHDTV | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: We bought this TV about four years ago so it's probably the 2002 model. Beginning about 2-3 months ... A: this is a hyper module going bad and over time it will even get the HD signal. so a repair is ... | |
| sony wega 60" no picture | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: i have 1 1/2 year old sony wega 60" LCD Projection TV, model kdf-e60a20. picture stays on for about ... A: there are several circuits that can cause this. even a lamp going bad drawing to much current can ... | |
| Audio but no picture | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sony TV. Model:KV-27S25. When it turn it on (normally) there is a red little light that ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv that would cause this. the most common would be ... | |
| No Picture on Mitsubishi Big Screen TV Model TS-5045 | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: One night I turned on my Mitsubishi Big Screen TV Model No. TS-5045 (manufacture date 1996) and the ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv doing this. the most common one is the vertical ... | |
| RCA HD52W66 | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: The tv is a 2005 rca hd52w66. When i turn on the tv it starts to work, i can hear the channel but ... A: we have a lot of problems with this model. i would say it is the worst model ever made. they sell ... | |
| 52" screen TV problem | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: We have a 52" RCA TV. The model number is P52720(that's a zero)LV and the year is 1996 (It also ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv that would cause this. this will be a hard repair ... | |
| Pioneer TV | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: i have a pioneer TV model SD-5073-K. the TV would cut out and i would unplug it, plug it back in and ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply. we cannot be sure without testing. but the board is 350 plus a ... | |
| sony kp-53xbr200 | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: lat year to the date we had a convergence problem. The tech replace 2 of the ic circuits. He pressed ... A: i would say the chips are bad again. when these chips are replaced you must use heatsink grease on ... | |
| RCA model D52130 | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: RCA MODEL D52130 TV WAS WORKING FINE A JUST UNPLUNGED IT TO MOVE IT FROM LOCATION. WHEN I TRYED TO ... A: this tv is one of the hardest tv`s i have ever had to repair. there is one fuse you can check by the ... | |
| TV not working | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I have a Samsung HCM4215W projection tv. It was made July 2002 and I believe it is either a 42" or ... A: i would say you need a repairman for this. unless you can use a meter and solder good. the ... | |
| Sony TV KV-32S15 (1994) | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I read the question below but need more detail answer. It sounds a lot like our problem. Except ... A: as a sony tv gets old. the picture might blink on and off. this is because the tube is weak. there ... | |
| RCA P52928 | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: The TV went black and now when it is plugged in it makes a clicking sound, then when you unplug ... A: this is very common. your 1/2 way right. the flyback is bad. when it went bad it shorted the ... | |
| the blue convergience | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: i have a mitsubishi vs-50609 50 inch projection tv. The blue convergience doesn't move when I try to ... A: sounds like the convergence circuit in the tv has gone bad. it is very common problem. a repair cost ... | |
| Sont 32 Trinitron | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A SONY 32 TRINITRON ABOUT 8 YEARS OLD. WORKING FINE ONE MINUTE THEN NO PICTURE, NO SOUND, RED ... A: sounds like a bad power supply. it is common at this age. a cost of repair would range around ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS-65807 Screen blanked out | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: My wife tells me that, all of a sudden, the screen died on this TV. Now, it will not start up. ... A: this is hard to say. there are a few circuits in this model that could cause this. the power supply ... | |
| Sony TV | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sony KV32XBR96S, bought in 1993. I Love the picture,beautiful image. has never been ... A: well this board is no longer made. but easy for any good tech to repair. a cost for this would be ... | |
| Mitsubishi DLP with blue or pink horizontal fuzz - audio is fine - WD-52725 | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: No matter what the input is it does this. It's a DLP rear projection. I'm sure it's something messed ... A: I am sorry to say this could be a bad light engine or a bad fmt board. these parts cost a lot. you ... | |
| Toshiba tv convergence all to pot. | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: The model number is W2PW23P im sorry i cant tell you when the tv was made this is my problem the ... A: this model number does not cross. can you check it and let me know. fixing a convergence problem is ... | |
| mitsubishi rolling vertically | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- CS35301 would it be easier if we call? Followup To Question - i found a ... A: this was common on this model. the video card you have pulled out should be the pip module. there ... | |
| RCA ProScan Wont turn on! | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: RCA ProScan Model#:PS 35123 Year:1995 The tv was working fine until this moring, we tried to ... A: i do not see a repaly or answer here. i got your question the other day. i replyed back and asked if ... | |
| burned screen | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: i have a 2005 65" mitsubishi tv and my brother burned the pasue image on the screen from his video ... A: ouch this is bad. this burn in will be in each projsecto gut. they are like tubes and the tv has ... | |
| Mitsubishi projection tv shut off | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: My 1998 Mitsubishi VS-50501 shut itself down today. When you attempt to turn on, power button ... A: the parts we should have no problems getting. you will need a meter and will also need to be able to ... | |
| WS-65809 Toshiba Red Convergence | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a 65" Toshiba model WS-65809, and the RED convergence has drifted about an inch or two only ... A: this model number is a mitsubishi not a toshiba. anyway this is very common and might be soldering ... | |
| convergence and power supply | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: I have a mitsubishi ws-65807 from 2000. At first the set had convergence issues with red, blue and ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit has gone bad. in order for you to repair it ... | |
| screen blinking | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: model #46pp930217 made in dec. 2002. The tv has started to blink on and off, also the top sides of ... A: this sounds like a power supply problem.we have had problems with this model. the power supply is ... | |
| no channel cntrl | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a projection rca model # p52820bl and the year is 1998. The cntrl pnl on front of the t.v. ... A: we need to unplug this board and try just the remote. todo this remove the back of the tv. then look ... | |
| Rear Projection TV | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a Philips 55" / 55pw936355. The other night we were watching a show and it made a pop then a ... A: this could be several different circuits. we would have to do testing to see what this is. can you ... | |
| turn on then shuts off right away . | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: Just wondering if you can help , our tv is a Hitachi model 53udx10ba made in nov of 2001 HDTV ... A: this could be several diffferent circuits on the tv that could cause this. we would nee to do some ... | |
| Sony TV blink 9 times - won't turn on | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: Sony model # KDP-57WS655. Year make: February 2005. High Definition Projection TV.When I turn the ... A: well if you call sony and complain then you might get it done under warranty. they are real good ... | |
| Maganavox pro TV | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: Recently I sent an e-mail concerning my Maganavox TV. Model # 9P5034C102. I told you picture was ... A: 1.it is very hard to say how long i am not sure. could last 6 months or way less. 2. this boards has ... | |
| Samsung Convergance | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: My Samsung HCL4715W made in September 2002 has lost it's convergence. It looks like everybody is ... A: NO this is the DCU convergence board that controls the convergence amp board. the problem is we do ... | |
| Magnavox 55P8288 | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I bought a Magnavox 55" Rear Projection 55P8288 set 4 years ago. It turns itself off and on long ... A: this is a common problem on this model. you have a (SSB) BOARD going bad. this part is about 350.00 ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-4543, input locked | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: The have a mitsubishi VS-4543 bought approx in 1990, has been a great tv just a week ago. One day ... A: you have to have the remote to do this. sometimes as your model gets older ti will do this. like us ... | |
| Hatachi LCD 50v500 HDTV Blue Spot | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: "I bought the Hatachi LCD Rear Projection HDTV in November 2003 Model 50V500 Ultravision Digital ... A: this sould be dust on on of the LCD panels in the tv. these are very hard to get to. takes a few ... | |
| Hitachi 50V500 LCD rear projection | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: As luck would have it I threw my back out 2 days ago and I can't get to the back of my tv because ... A: be very happy this is under warranty. this is a very common problem on this model. you have a bad ... | |
| mitsubishi 1080 question | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi 1080 41 inch screen that's about 2 years old. Sometimes the colors seperate, or ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. in some caes you can solder them and it will fix it for a ... | |
| Lightning!!! | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: The TV is a Toshiba 50H82. I only have a picture of the back and as far as I can tell the TV was ... A: when a tv is hit by lightning many circuits can go bad, but in most cases it is just a power ... | |
| Rca f35050st tv problem | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: Recently my tv went on the blink. when you turn it on there is a skinny verticle line not 1/2" wide ... A: this was a great model. but it is really to old to put money into. the problem you are having is the ... | |
| Mitsubishi 52525 DLP Sound but no picture | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: TV has sound but no picture. No lamp indicator light except it blinks when set is powered off which ... A: if you have nothing on the screen at all?? not even menus. then you need a repair. there are several ... | |
| Toshiba TP50G90 Power Light Blinking | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I have Toshiba Projection Tv , TP50G90 was built in 1997,. I just turned on my TV with the Universal ... A: this is nothing you did on the remote. just happened at a odd time. this power light blinking means ... | |
| Mitsubishi Big Screen | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-55813,(2003) big screen. Today when I tried to turn it on, it came on for ... A: well you are in need of repair. there are several circuits in the tv that can cause this problem. ... | |
| Sony P-57HW40, February 2002 | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Today, picture distorted. Curves off from the center. Convergence button shows cross hair on screen ... A: this is the convergence circuit and will need several parts replaced. if you can solder good?? and ... | |
| Mitsubishi WD-52525 has wavy lines in component inputs | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi 52" WD-52525 DLP TV that I bought new in September 2004. Around the end of 2005, ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this in the tv. testing needs to be done. in this case ... | |
| Phillips Magnavox 9P5511 C101 Oct 99 | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a 55 inch rear projection tv that in the last few months started showing convergence problems ... A: this is very common. it is not the convergence circuit in this case. it is the power supply not ... | |
| Mitsubishi DLP Light Engine | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old 52" Mitsubishi DLP WP52525. At 6 months old, the light engine was replaced. ... A: well i would complain big time. not sure how much good it will do with mitsubishi. they can be a ... | |
| Panasonic CT-32HX42F | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: We purchased our Panasonic CT-32HX42F television in 2003. Last year it had an unfortunate period ... A: this sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. it is a common problem on your model. a cost of ... | |
| sony color rear vido projector | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: our 1994 kp46v15 rear vido projector tv went out. The power just went out and we can't get it back ... A: tv bigscreens are made to last around 10 years. so this one is really time to replace. soulds like a ... | |
| no picture or sound | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a hitachi 57swx20b and the red light on the front comes on but no picture or sound. the tv ... A: go here to find a tech in your area. http://www.nesda.com/locator/state_search.php this model is a ... | |
| Sony XBR Wega White level problem | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I own a 32" Sony Wega XBR HDTV that I purchased in 2002. Recently I have noticed that when a ... A: this is real hard to say. i think it might be the video output. but without testing while it does ... | |
| new tv problem | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: i bough a new samsung hd tv.after iturn it on it will work for about ten minutes and then it will go ... A: tom i am sorry to say you will need a repairman for sure. sounds like a problem in the main power ... | |
| zenith model # pv4663mk has blue and yellow shadows | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: yes i do know how to solder and what kind of meter? but im sure i know how to use it. thanksmy 1995 ... A: OK to start i need some pictures of the CRT boards. to get to these pull off the speaker grill on ... | |
| rca 50 projection television | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: the tv worked great went to bed shut it off now completly dead no power any ideas or cost ranges if ... A: this model is common for a transformer to go bad. i would say a repair might run 400.00. it is a ... | |
| TV won't turn on | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: I own a Mitsubishi wt-a42 made august 2003. The television has been having trouble coming on for a ... A: this sounds like a power supply problem. you would have to do a lot to test this and be able to use ... | |
| Hitachi | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Hitachi 50" TV modle number 50EX11BUV5B004327 it is now shadowing from the right and ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv going bad. it is very common. a cost of repair might range ... | |
| Sony KP-41T25 Rear projection | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: My problem is with my Sony KP-41T25 rear projection that was made in 1996. The symptoms were that ... A: this is very common. we connot repalce any board they do not make them. so we have to repair that ... | |
| Dead TV? | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: We bought a JVC Projection TV Model AV-56WP30 about 4 years ago. We were watching it the other night ... A: Power Supply Overcurrent Shutdown means the set has found a problem in one of the circuits in the tv ... | |
| Hitachi Ultravision Rear Proj. PLEASE HELP!! | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 50UX22B Ultravision 50 inch rear projection television. The picture has always ... A: i think this is a problem in the vertical circuit. when the vertical cirusit has a problem in this ... | |
| Red blue outlines on images | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a Apex model GB5108 year 2003 Rear projection tv.It recently started with double images,more ... A: this is very common. your convergenc circuit is in need of repair. unless you can solder very good ... | |
| Philips Magnavox sound no picture | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: Date: 8/21/00 Model Number: 9P5034 C103 Serial Number: 46572355 On and Off about a month we ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the transformer is the most common. a ... | |
| New TV | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: Just wondering what to look out for when buying a new TV. Interested in an LCD 42inch, have no idea ... A: stick with the name brands. sony mitsubishi hitachi. do not buy something you never heard of. there ... | |
| convergance or ? | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: 2003, samsung, pcn5425r. My television started flashing on occasion then I turned it on one ... A: can you tell me what convergence board you replaced new? there is a convergence amp board. that i ... | |
| Know any techs in Middle GA | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi VS 4543 that I bought in 1996 (cannot find year made on the back of tv) It has ... A: the tv was made in 1996. it was a great model, but there are a lot of parts no longer made on this ... | |
| Panasonic | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - Model CT-32SX12F JULY 2002 One day I tried to turn the tv on and it ... A: well you can get a manual but if you do not know what a horizontal output is you will not be able to ... | |
| 60 inch projection | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I am looking at getting a 60" mitsubishi projection tv that was hit by lighting. The tv is ... A: if it is older than 10 years parts are hard to find on it. also the picture might be a bit dark. ... | |
| Mitsubishi TV screen Blank???? | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: its a vs50vf2I have an older mitsubishi 60 inch projection television that overnight went from ... A: this is not a reset. something in the tv is bad. we would have to use a meter to find out what it ... | |
| Pioneer SD-533HD5 Unable to turn-on | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer SD-533HD5, 4 1/2 years old that won't move from Stand-by to On. I hqave unplugged ... A: there are many circuits in your model that will cause this. the convergence circuit and the power ... | |
| whistling and picture | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: i got a little problem with my RCA HD52w59 hdtv...when it is shut off or when it's on it whistles ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. the whistling might be a part shorted in that circuit. ... | |
| Mitsubishi HD1080 | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: When turning the tv on the green light comes on and there is a click, then it immidiatly turns back ... A: this is a good model. i will tell you HD1080. is not the model. it just tells us the tv is high def. ... | |
| rca rear projection tv#mm52110 | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: Turned tv off the other night and next morning tried to turn it on and nothing happens. We had no ... A: this is a great model till it breaks. then it is one of the hardest repairs known. i would check the ... | |
| TV went black | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi HD 1080 Model WS55315 made Dec 2004 and today while watching TV, the screen went ... A: there are several circuits that could cause this. unless you can use a meter we could not do a ... | |
| Ghost images on TV | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: There is an extra image right beside the original image. It looks like there is a color shift too. ... A: this sounds like a convergence problem. it is a common problem. there is a adjustment in your menu ... | |
| Mitsubishi picture problem | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: Cleggsan suggested that I refer this question to you. I have a Mitsubishi WS65411 rear projection ... A: when we find odd problems with this model... it is almost always fluids in the tv. see each ... | |
| tv malfunction | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP-57HW40 model manufactured in february 2002. A couple of days ago, whilw i was ... A: this was very common on your model tv. it is the blue projection gun gone bad. if your serial number ... | |
| Mitsubishi Projection Picture Distorted | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: Allen, I purchased the Mitsubishi WS-55819 in Nov 2001. A few weeks ago the picture would distort ... A: this is the convergence circuit in need of repair. unless your soldering skills are great?? then i ... | |
| RCA P52756sb | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I don't know who else to ask. A friend gave us the television mentioned above. Picture fine... we ... A: first off try using the buttons on the tv and go channel down till you go past 2 to see if it will ... | |
| Sony TV | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a KP-57WS500 Sony TV which is little less than four years old. Recently, a red stormy light ... A: we have had major problems with this model flahshing red or blue. here is a web site where sony ... | |
| projection tv turns on but no picture | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: you have to turn it off and on several times to get a picture the tv is a 60 inch when you finally ... A: this is very common. it is the power supply going bad. it should run at 130 volts dc. but it is now ... | |
| red ghost images | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: The model # of my mitsubishi TV is TS 5045 and the year made was 1996. The red cross hatch is not ... A: well this is very common. your convergence circuit is gone bad. a repair cost will range around ... | |
| Mitsubishi HD1080 | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I turned on my set tonight, noticed a burning, electrical smell, walk over to the TV found the ... A: well this is very common. your convergence circuit is gone bad. a repair cost will range around ... | |
| Mitsubishi DLP not responding | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi WD-52725 (2005) that I was watching. I stepped out of the room and when I came ... A: unplug it and wait 5 mins. then plug it back in and see what that does. if still no lights or ... | |
| Sony Convergence | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: purchased Oct. 2000. Without warning, the convergence went out. The TV itself is in great shape ... A: this is very common on your model. a cost of repair will range around 400.00. this is a great model ... | |
| Samsung Convergence | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a Samsung 55" HCM5525W made in May 2002. Worked fine until today. Went to turn it on and ... A: there are two convergnece boards in this tv. one is called the convergence (DCU) the other is called ... | |
| Picture off center | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba TP61E90 Manufactured in July of 95. I have a problem with the picture moving to the ... A: there is a (PIN AMP) board in this tv that will casues this. sometimes it just needs soldering the ... | |
| service manual | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a projection TV, May 1998 toshiba TP55H60 that just went bad,no picture,no sound with the ... A: you should be able to get one from andrews electronics 1-800-289-0300. the most common problem to do ... | |
| Pioneer SD-P5795W / 57 | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a pioneer Model # SD-P5795W this tv was manufactured in March of 97. I am having problems ... A: this will be very hard to troubleshoot, because it is not always doing it.i think it is the power ... | |
| phillips 60 | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: i have a 60' phillips hdtv model 60pp9202 made in 2004 . when powered on there is no picture but ... A: this will need a tech. unless you are good with a meter and can solder well... this tv is known for ... | |
| Hitachi 43FDX01B 2001 | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 43" screen television that is 5 years old. March of this year, the convergence ... A: over time a bad convergence circuit could mess up the power supply in the tv.this would make the tv ... | |
| RCA HDTV (D52W23 - 2005) | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: I got a new (well used, from a friend) RCA flat screen HDTV and when I got home and pressed the ... A: this tv is junk. we have tons of problems with them. we get them running and take the out to the ... | |
| small blue dot in picture | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: We have a Hitachi 60" lcd rear projection tv. Model #60v500 made in 2004. There is a blue dot in the ... A: this sounds like a one of the projector tubes has a hole in it. if so this is major repair 500-600. ... | |
| RCA freak out | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I have a RCA colortrac 2000 p/n- F27201GG from 1991 which in the last three weeks has taken ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. over time you will not get a picture at all. this was a ... | |
| dead tv | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: tv just went off no response sony trinitron KV 35S26 yr. 1997 Thanks, ray A: sounds like a bad power supply. a cost might range around 200.00 or so for a cost.it is a good model ... | |
| haunted TV | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: I've read through numerous posts on your website, and haven't seen anyone else reporting the kind of ... A: we have seen a lot of weird problems with apex. since it turns on and the volume is up... i would ... | |
| Mitsibushi VS-5071 Rear Projection TV | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: We have had this TV for about 14 years. Yesterday I went to turn it on, and up until yesterday, it ... A: this is really not worth repairing. it is too old. but you might have a bad power supply we cannot ... | |
| viewing ration for toshiba 65H80 | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 65H80 theaterwide (5yrs) unit that seems to be stuck in 4:3 ration and no matter ... A: yes you need a HD box. then it needs to hook to the Y PR PB inputs in the back of the tv. on your tv ... | |
| RCA 1993 Big Screen Chasis #PTK169PCA | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: Turned down sound with cable company remote then turned off cable box still heard hissing through ... A: this could be a bad power supply. or the audio board might be bad. in this model if the audio ... | |
| philips 60 | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: Model # 60p8341 Manufactured 1-22-02 wont turn on. If you unplug it and let it set a while ... A: i will tell you this is very common on your model. it is call the (SSB)small signal board. it is a ... | |
| Rolling picture | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I were given a Mitsubishi VS5006R big screen TV manufacture date Aug 1991. It has a ... A: this was common on this model. the problem is in the video sync circuit. this has a lot to do with ... | |
| TV Color | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Wainwright, I have a problem with the color on my set. I apologize but I do not have the make ... A: they have alwasy been built in, but sometime a tv needs a little more help. so you need a bigger ... | |
| Plasma TV image burn | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: My question concerns the image burn associated with plasma tv's. I own a 42" Phillips plasma and ... A: over long periods of time it can. this depends on how bright a image is. so yes but it would take a ... | |
| TV won't power on | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: I have an RCA 52" HDTV ready projection TV model number D52W15 that I purchased Christmas of 2003. ... A: this model has a lot of different problems. it was not a well built tv at all.i would not have it ... | |
| Power light flashing TP50H50 Toshiba1999 | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: You did received an inquiry for the 4 click on the relay when i energised the TV and after the power ... A: there are several circuits in the set that could cause this. without testing we cannot be sure. the ... | |
| Toshiba TP48E60 (1995) | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: Allan, My 1995 Toshiba projection TV is giving me issues. After watching tv for 10-20 minutes the ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that would cause this. the cost will range around 300-400. this ... | |
| toshiba tp0h50 color stream 98 | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: The power light next to my large on and off button keeps flicering so I am unable to keep the tv on. ... A: this is a shutdown circuit in the tv. it is shutting off because it has found a problem in the tv. ... | |
| Panasonic TV | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a 27" Panasonic CRT model CT-27D30B built in late 2000. For about the last 6 months the ... A: this is your vertical output circuit going bad. over some time you will loose all your picture. a ... | |
| Mistsubishi WD-73727 display problem | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mistubishi WD-73727 (73" inch DLP) that I purchased about four months ago that recently ... A: try this. (Split screen picture with one half darker than the other half. "Deep Field Imager" is set ... | |
| Sony FD Trinitron 36 | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: Sony FD Trinitron Wega - Mod.# KV-36FS10 : Ser.# 9038994 Nov. 1999 AA-2W. Have sound, ... A: there are several thing that will cause this. bad connetions on the vertical output is the most ... | |
| 36 | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: I have owned set for 10+ years with no problems.Recently the screen shows no picture and is all red ... A: this will not be worth a repair. it is to old to put money into. it is 17 years old now and they do ... | |
| Toshiba 50H71 | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: We have a Toshiba 50H71 Projection Tv that we purchased new in May 2001. For about the past 3 weeks ... A: this is a bad hyper module. sometimes you can use the y pr pb jacks in the back and bypass this ... | |
| TV picture fades to black 20 seconds after turning on. | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi CS-35201A manufactured in Dec '93. Everything's been working great until ... A: this is the filment circuit having a problem. i think we will find it is a loose connection on a ... | |
| no sound | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm sorry i don't know the year but the tv is a G E problably late 90's or early 2000's. Sound ... A: try turning on the tv. when you get a picture unplug the tv for 5 mins. then try it and see if your ... | |
| 1993 Hitachi tv | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a hitachi 46 in.model number 46UX12B year 1993.The tv when you turn it on rolls.The vertical ... A: this is the comb filter module going bad. it was very common. it is no longer made for this tv. you ... | |
| Sony KV35S26 trinitron | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sony KV35S26 trinitron. It was made in December 1997. The problem with it is that I would ... A: sounds like this might be a bad power supply. it is hard to say without checking. a cost of repair ... | |
| Toshiba 50H71 Convergence Issue | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba that I purchased over a year ago. I believe it was made in 2002. The model number ... A: ouch this is bad. do not turn it on this fluid is a oil based and if it is on the circuit board ... | |
| Mutsubishi Tv Repair | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: Mitsubishi Tv CK-3536R 1992 - This tv just died, it just clicks when pushing the button, no picture ... A: this power supply cannot be replaced. it has to be repaired on a component level. this means we ... | |
| RCA P52937 Alarm sounding, no power. | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I have a RCA 52" projection tv that no longer powers on. There is also a constant alarm ... A: this is very common. the horizontal output is shorted. causing the switch mode transformer to chirp. ... | |
| RCA P52937 Alarm sounding, no power. | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I have a RCA 52" projection tv that no longer powers on. There is also a constant alarm ... A: this is very common. the horizontal output is shorted. causing the switch mode transformer to chirp. ... | |
| Panasonic CTK-2580S, November 1988 | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: I plan to try and fix this TV myself. I depress the power switch and hear a relay click, but ... A: this set is old and a do not have a service manual for it. if you can send me a few digital pictures ... | |
| RCA model P46731AT sound problem | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: I have an RCA model P46731AT (12/94 make) TV that a friend gave to me. The picture is perfect but ... A: this repair could be very techincal. we will need to take dc readings on the sound board and might ... | |
| tv repair | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: i believe the tv was made in 1996, it is a phillips lxi, model # 626-54546 19 & is a rear ... A: this is very common and is a bad tuner in the tv.you will need a repair. a cost will range around ... | |
| Pioneer Pro-119 shuts off | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: My Pioneer Elite Pro-119, mfgd Nov 1997 shuts itself off after about 30-90 seconds and makes a loud ... A: this is very hard to say. without doing some testing to see what the problem is. unless you are good ... | |
| re:converge problem on jvc #AV56WP74 | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: #JVC - AV56WP74 AUGUST 2003 MANUFACTURED: me and my wife r just watching tv when all of sudden ... A: well you need to be able to solder very good. the bad psrts have 18 pins each and there are two and ... | |
| Convergence Board Repair | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a 48 inch JVC projection television. It is 3 years old and the model number is AV48WP34. ... A: thought i was pretty clear on my first response. out of 10,000 questions i have never got a rating ... | |
| Fuse in lcd tv | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: i dont know what i was thinking its a flm-2601 polaroid 26 inch not a dell, sorryfhl-2601 dell 26in ... A: the part number for the power supply is 667-L27M6-20C and cost about 50.00. now you can just order ... | |
| KV-36XBR400 | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4-6 year old 2nd hand Sony Trinitron KV-36XBR400 model TV. I noticed lately that when I ... A: this 4 blinks is not a for sure thing. it does help us get to a area but then we have to do ... | |
| 1996 Mitsubishi TV | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: cs 32507 I have a 1996 32 inch Mitsubishi TV - about 3 months ago it started blacking out and a ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. it is common on your model. you will need a repair. a cost ... | |
| Hitachi Ultravision 60UX54B screen jumping | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi Ultravision 60UX54B 60" rear projection TV. The set was made in 1997. It has been ... A: this repair could be complex. there are several circuits that will cause this. vertical is one and ... | |
| Pioneer SD-533HD5 troubleshooting | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: Allan. I have the following: Model: Pioneer SD-533HD5 Manufactured: April 2002 About four ... A: this is the convergence gone bad. that is what was blowing the fuse. this is the board on the far ... | |
| Toshiba Theaterview 50A50R | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba Theaterview 50A50R, manufactured January 2001. While watching a DVD, the display ... A: well i do not think it is the convergence circuit. on your model when this goes out you will either ... | |
| 12 Year Old Mitsubishi Projection TV | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: Recently I tried to turn on my 12 year old Mitsubishi projection TV Model VS-5055 or Model V5-5055 ... A: this could be something in the power supply or horizontal out circuits. a cost will range around ... | |
| does not turn on | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: kp53v25 sept 1995 sold new in 1998 i think. tv turns on but no picture and lite on front just ... A: sounds like the power supply is bad. a cost of repair will range around 400.00. it is a good model ... | |
| Fuzzy picture | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: i have an 8 year old philips 60 inch projection tv model 7P6030 W101 picture seems to look fuzzy, ... A: this is not the bulbs but a fluid. each tube has a fluid resevoir that sits on the face of the tube. ... | |
| HEllo! We have a 32" JVC... | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: We have a 32" JVC TV, model # AV-32230 manufactured in May 2001. In the last two months, it has ... A: this sounds like a tuner in the tv going bad. to test this use a vcr on the tv. if the vcr hooked to ... | |
| Sony 65" Projection TV | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: We have a Sony Model - KP-65WV700, I think it was made in 2000 or 2001. When you turn it on the ... A: if it comes on all red then shuts off?? then this is a shorted red tube. it is very common on ... | |
| interment picture | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: zenith 1993 #SL2743LK.HAD TUBE CLEANED(SHOOTING THE TUBE) IN JANUARY.PICTURE CAME BACK.THE TECH SAID ... A: when you shoot it almost never last a long time. 20 years ago it did but that is because the way ... | |
| tv lost audio and video but still powers up | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi Ultravision HD Rear Proj tv model 43FDX01B manufactured October 2000. The power ... A: other than trying to unplugg the tv adn waiting 5 mins and plugging it back in. this is the only ... | |
| PHILIPS T.V. High Pitch Sound | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: I have A Philips 32" Model #32PT563S37G Made in April 2003. It is Making a very High Pitch sound. ... A: this will be very hard to figure out. it could be a coil or a transformer. finding out the right one ... | |
| Sony Trinitron Trouble | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sony Trinitron KU-27TS30 that I have had for 15 years with no problem until recently. After ... A: this sounds like the power supply is going bad. a cost of repair would range 160.00 or so. this tv ... | |
| Rolling Screen Mits VS-50607 | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: I've had a Mits VS-50607 for about 5 years. About a month or so ago the set has been on the fritz. ... A: DO IT YOURSELF?? if you can change stk's then you are good enough to do this. the hard part will be ... | |
| tv will not stay on | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: my mitsubishi tv vs5046 will not stay turned on.i turn the tv on and it stays on for a second and ... A: sounds like a bad power supply. hard to say without testing. parts are getting hard to get on this ... | |
| Mitsubishi projection | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I have a 55 inch Mitsubishi 1080HD tv. It was manufactured in July of 2000 and is the ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. but if you want to do this you must have great soldering ... | |
| 50 in. Toshiba Repair | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: I have a 50 in. Toshiba T.V. (model # TP50H50, manufactured in June 1998). I was watching the t.v. ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that will cause this. the most common on your model is a bad ... | |
| My sister has the following... | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: My sister has the following TV: Panasonic - Serial # LC90540582 - Model CT-27g4a - Manufacture ... A: orlando cool i am in 22 cities in the state of florida orlando is one of them. anyway the tv's she ... | |
| Toshiba CF30C40 year 1994 Horizontal | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I found this television and it had a blown fuse, I have a huntron tracker from back when I used to ... A: it might be a bad flyback. but also something in the drive circuit could have made it run hot and ... | |
| Plasma | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: I just purchased a 42" Panasonic plasma TV. The installers said I did not need a surge protector ... A: i would always have a surge protector. mounting it is a different story. i am not a installer so i ... | |
| Bright highlights "bleed" into picture and buzz | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1998 RCA F19251GY. When using the 75 ohm cable connection any picture on any channel that ... A: this set was know for weird tuner problems and has several updates. i can send them to you in PDF ... | |
| Toshiba remote does not work | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 32A40 tv made in 1996. The remote does not work. I coded the cable remote and was ... A: i would goto walmart and buy a cheap remote. odds are it is not the tv. if you still cannot get it ... | |
| HV Discharge on Proscan 60inch TV | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: My Proscan model PS60682 rear projection 60 inch TV (about 10 years old) creates a large/loud HV ... A: this is very common. the coolant is like oil and will leak. you need to run a good bead of silcone ... | |
| Convergence issue Samsung HCM5525W | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: Model HCM5525W Year: November 2002 The images diverge into green, blue, red. Perfect focus doesn't ... A: you have a bad convergence circuit. we will have to change a few parts. you need to be able to ... | |
| unusable signal | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: rca tv. model # F25254GV manufactured january 97 dvd home theatre system. curtis dvd6040 i have ... A: this is th edvd and not the tv i found this on a tech site and it should fix your problem. To reset ... | |
| big screen just turns itself off after awhile of watching it ? is it over heating or what ? | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: my pioneer projection screen tv just turns itself off after watching it for awhile ? what could be ... A: this model number is wrong. but i think i know the model. sounds like the power supply might have a ... | |
| Sony KV-27TS32 picture briefly warped then TV died | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I have a Sony Trintron 27", model # KV-27TS32, manufactured in 1993. A couple nights ago I ... A: this was the pin amp circuit going bad, but now it has over heated and blew the power supply. so in ... | |
| Panasonic Plasma TH-42PD25 Inputs have screen cut off to the left side about 20% | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: At first I thought it was the cable box but discoved it was my new tv. It is happening on all ... A: i have had several complaints about this. it is a odd problem. so i emailed tech support and this is ... | |
| Hitachi TV 3D image problem | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: I have done the Magic Focus and nothing has changed. I saw your response to another person's ... A: this is not a board change but a repair. the cost does range around 400.00. but it is a great model ... | |
| repair needed to Sony KP-53PS1 projection TV | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: My Sony KP-53PS1 projection TV (I bought second hand 2 1/2 years ago) has recently developed a ... A: having a tv repaired on the spot is easy if you have a good tech. i never remove a tv from the home, ... | |
| Samsung DLP conflicts with Comcast HDTV | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Samsung DLP tv with a built-in HD card slot. I have had Comcast out 4 times ... A: this is a real problem we are having with all brands. the cards are not working right. for some ... | |
| Horizontal scrolling problem | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi VS-45605 big screen (it was my grandmothers) that has a picture that scrolls ... A: this is very common on this model. if you can find a good repairman??? a cost will range around ... | |
| Sony projection tv(kp-53S75)made in 2001 | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: I am not able to get this unit to power on.The timer/standby light does not flash except when you ... A: this sounds like the power supply or a bad transformer in the tv. you will need a reapirman for ... | |
| Panasonic CT-32HX42F Terrible Diagnosis | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: I questioned you a few weeks ago about my panasonic stuck in shutdown and I took it into a ... A: sounds like the guy does not know what he is talking about. i wish you knew someone that knew how to ... | |
| Panasonic Plasma picture is skewed | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: I have had a Panasonic Plasma tv for just over 1 year. The model is TH3725PDU. Out of the blue, ... A: this is what i got back for panasonic Allan, This is a consumer model and a known issue to them. ... | |
| toshiba projection tv went out | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: i have a toshiba 55" theaterview tv tzv61 was bought new in 2000. Well about a year ago it would ... A: there are many circuits that can cause this to shutdown. you will need a repairman to find out what ... | |
| Thin Horizontal Line Across Screen | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: Last night while watching a very thin,straight horizontal line appeared across the screen, about ... A: you will need a repair. this is the convergence going out. i would wait till it goes all the way ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS 5006R | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi VS5006R manufactured Oct 1991. When the tv is turned on, picture comes on but ... A: this would be major. your siganl board is going bad. they are no longer madde for this model. to ... | |
| Toshiba 55HX70 May 2001 | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: Toshiba 55HX70 May 2001 I would like to try to fix this myself. Last night when I turned off the TV ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv gone bad. it is very common. you will need a repair for ... | |
| Mitsubishi 62525 dlp pic loss | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: This tv was made towards the end of 2004. It is a 62525 dlp. My problem....... I have a Mitsubishi ... A: well we see this a lot. the different manufacturers are all having some type of problems here. there ... | |
| Toshiba TV 20AF41 Year2001 | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: This tv is about 5 years old. With Power ON I hear a relay clicking on and off continuously. ... A: what is the ohm reading on Q405 from emitter to collector tv unplugged. if you have the same manual ... | |
| KDP57WS500 | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I've got a Sony rear projection about 2 years old and it flashes different colors and ... A: this does sound like one of the tubes going bad. we have seen a lot of this on several sony models ... | |
| Panasonic TV repair question. | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: I just found this site today. I have a Panasonic 32" flat screen TV CT-32SC13. The tv was bought new ... A: there is no bulb in this tv. if you saw a flash then we have a real problem. like a transformer or ... | |
| HCM5525W convergence problem | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: My rear projection Samsung suddenly lost color covergence. Red started curving up to the corners and ... A: in most cases we repair the board by replacing the bad (STK'S) and a few resistors. in some cases it ... | |
| Toshiba 43H71 Projection TV | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: I do not have the year of the TV but the manual says 2001. I purchased the TV in 2002 and I would ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that will cause this. the orange flash is a conncern. it could ... | |
| RCA p52923 | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: Hey, it seems like you know your stuff but i couldnt figure out how to post on your board. Feel free ... A: well if it is just a little dark?? then we can adjust the screen controls. this is a box in the ... | |
| Magnavox 32" | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: We just bought our Maganavox 32" in Feb 2005 (sorry do not have model # with me) but I have a ... A: this is common on this model. it is some parts in the high voltage circuit that go bad. the cost of ... | |
| Mitsubishi WT-A42 | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: Hey there, I have a big problem. My Mitsubishi WT-A42 will not power up. Last night my Dish ... A: error code 22 is a short protect circuit. this means the tv has found a problem in the tv and will ... | |
| convergence problem on Samsung Model PCL5415R | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: Samsung Model PCL5415R PIP Rear projection TV 1080i Build Date June 2002 My convergence went ... A: there are pico fuses that protect this circuit and blow when the STK'S go bad. they do not look like ... | |
| Sony #kv-32s66 Manf'd march 2000 | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: Standy light blinking continuously. Sony says diagnostic code is Jungle IC chip? or "ic301" Where ... A: this code is not always right. to be sure we would have to test voltages in the tv. can you do this? ... | |
| Sharp 20 AG1-s power problem | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: I am a missionary in Papua New Guenea, I have a Color Television set less than 5 years old. The ... A: this sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. repairing this on this model is very hard. i ... | |
| projection TV | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: RCA 43 inch projection tv. (bought new approximately 8 years ago) Check this out: 1: Rapid ... A: this is a high voltage leak. it will come from the trippler or one of the anodes hooked to the ... | |
| 52" Rca picture too big for screen. | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: Mod. D52W15 Seems like the zoom feature is not working. I can change zoom format but it does not ... A: i will tell you we have more problems with this model tv than any other tv ever made. it is known ... | |
| Toshiba 55H70 Convergence | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 55H70 made in January 2001. I will try to repair myself (could you direct me to ... A: to find a repairman go here. http://www.nesda.com/locator/state_search.php this is the convergence ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-45605 - no picture no sound | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: My TV is a 45" rear projection Mitsubishi model number VS-45605 approximately 6 years old. A couple ... A: Depending on where you live in the world? the price can range 550. here in florida we charge 450.00 ... | |
| NO PICTURE | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a 52" zenith big screen tv, model # PV4663rk, manufactured in 1994. I was watching tv one day ... A: this is a common problem on this model. the power supply has gone bad. a repair cost will range ... | |
| Lost a Channel | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: I have a sony wide screen projection tv that is two years old, I'm not sure of the model number ... A: your right about sears. we have problems with them here in florida also. first thing i would do is ... | |
| SAMSUNG TV POWER PROBLEM | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: We had a Samsung tv delivered 2 weeks ago - a 32" slimfit WTS32Z308P. We'were watching a DVD last ... A: we have a lot of problems with samsung tv's. if you can i would take it back and get another brand. ... | |
| Vertical Deflection System | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: From recent info provided by Cleggsan to others (much thanks to him) I know that I have a faulty ... A: this was most likely the output blowing. it is common to hear a pop when it goes bad. so you have a ... | |
| hitachi 53fdx01b | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: is it ok to use a nte hot that crosses from oem part number.and can i check the ip01 ic to check ... A: i do not use the NTE in this circuit. they tend to run hot and blow out. i do not see ip01 as a ... | |
| Samsung PCN5425R Convergence ? | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: I have had a Samsung PCN5425R 54 in. Rear Projection Television for a few years it was made in June ... A: this is your cpnvergence circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. this will need a repair. ... | |
| Mitsubishi WS 55819 - digital 55" - made in 1990 screen went black | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: Asking for information, pls. Have had TV since 1991. Have Charter Cable DVR box connected to TV, ... A: ok i am a little confused a WS-55819 was made 2001 so it cannot be older that 5 years old. you might ... | |
| Panasonic ct-32hx42f June 1992 Manufacture Date | 4/7/2006 |
| Q: Yesterday my tv went out. I tried to push the power button but it didn't work. 2 months ago a ... A: sorry i live in florida. this sounds like the power supply might have gone bad. they dont make them ... | |
| TV Problem | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: I have just recieved a television from my parents. It unexpectedly went out on them, everything ... A: this sounds like a bad tuner. this is the silver box in the tv where the cable screws into it is ... | |
| Toshiba 42H82 | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: About a month or so I noticed that the convergence on my tv was going bad. The red and the blue ... A: your problem here is your serviceman does not know what he is doing. these parts should have been ... | |
| samsung- convergence problem , maybe ?? | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: i have a samsung PCL5415R projection t.v. , it has swooping lines from top corners down toward ... A: you will need a repairman for this. you are right. the convergence circuit is bad and several parts ... | |
| sanyo tv | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: sanyo tv...year2002..model number DS25390...i went to turn my tv on and it is making a high pitched ... A: this could be a few different parts doing this. i would say it is a coil in the horizontal circuit. ... | |
| rca model f32444 bought in 2002 i have some background in electronics and would like to repair myself if possible | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: while watching tv, lost the picture and normal sound. it started to make a squeaking noise and ... A: the part number to the flyback is 257805($40)the loaction is (LL05) the part number for the ... | |
| tv picture comes on then off... | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question -Hi again Mr. Wainwright. In May 2005 you greatly helped us solve a problem ... A: i still think we have a tube going bad. the test you have done proves this somewhat because it did ... | |
| SAMSUNG HC-R 4741W | 4/1/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Samsung HC-R4741W second hand. It was built December 2005. It shuts down on ... A: several circuits could cause this problem. the shut down circuit in the tv watches several different ... | |
| PICTURE ON TV COMES AND GOES | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A 27" JVC MODEL # AV-27F704 AND IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER OF 2003. I WANT TO FIX IT ... A: if the menus work at all times.. then we have a video circuit problem. a repair cost for this might ... | |
| Sony Plasma PFM-500A3WU error codes | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I am thinking of purchasing a Sony Plasma off of Ebay from my home town. THe plasma is not ... A: i looked up the codes on a sony tech site i can log into. you cannot buy regulators for this model ... | |
| mitsubishi rear proj. t.v. | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2001 mitsubishi rear proj. t.v.,model #ws 55819 that started to lose video for a second or ... A: let me tell you what it might be. for years mitsubishi has had problems with a fluid leak. this will ... | |
| p46731at (rca) ctc 169pga chassis | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: I think the fastest way to get the RCA ptv I originally requested info on fixed is to replace the ... A: this board is no longer made and will be very hard to find. www.ptscorp.com will repair it for ... | |
| tv picture comes on then off... | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: Wainwright. In May 2005 you greatly helped us solve a problem with a 46" Hitachi tv that we ... A: this set has a weird circuit called (IK) ot monitors the tubes filament circuit. when this circuit ... | |
| 1996 RCA BIG SCREEN MODEL P52754AT | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: my tv just stopped coming on...when I "turn on" set, the power button lights up momentarily and then ... A: this could be our problem here. we would have to test the trippler to see. on the other person it ... | |
| Hitachi problem power up UPDATE | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: Allan, Troubleshooting UPDATE: Lamp OK, Ballast OK, all plugs checked OK. Hitachi rep scratching ... A: this is odd. the digital unit does tell the ballast to fire so this could be the problem. real odd ... | |
| RCA CTC203CX - no video (no picture) but has menu and sound | 3/26/2006 |
| Q: RCA TV F32665 (Apr 1999) has raster and the on-screen menu appears and works, sound is ok, but ... A: before we go too deep on this model. i would swap out the ee-prom chip. it is common for weird ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-50609 Black Screen | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi Big Screen Television.Model No.VS-50609,AC120V,60Hz,200W.Manufactured in June ... A: this could be a complex repair. without testing we cannot be sure. you would have to be able to use ... | |
| tv picture comes on then off... | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: Wainwright. In May 2005 you greatly helped us solve a problem with a 46" Hitachi tv that we ... A: this is a weak picture tube. it is very common. we will not be able to fix this one. sometimes we ... | |
| Samsung PCL5415RX/XAC - 2002 | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: The green is giving a halo effect and the perfect focus wont't correct this. I have tried the manual ... A: this is the convergence STK'S gone bad and may be a few resistors or pico fuses. you can replace the ... | |
| tuner bad....how to bypass | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: i have a 36 inch toshiba model number CE36G18 mfg in 1997.... my tuner is bad and i have a new ... A: you would run the video and audio out of the box to the tv. on the back of the box you will see ... | |
| Hitachi projection TV color distortion | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: Two nights past I had company over to watch some movies on this 2001 Hitachi Model# 43FDX01B, and ... A: this is very common. it is your convergence circuit going bad. you must be able to solder very well ... | |
| Phillips TV Remote Sensor Broken? | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: Just looking for info...it's a 27P5555121 made in 2001. Remote control stopped working on this TV ... A: i had a lady call me today on this. do you live in florida?? anwyay this does sound like a sensor or ... | |
| sony rear projection tv red color | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a sony KP-43T70 and the problem is that I put a subwoofer close to the tv and suddenly in the ... A: this is common. a speaker will do this on a tube tv but not a big screen. but the problem you are ... | |
| lost sound on tv | 3/18/2006 |
| Q: Samsung tv....TX-P1634...mfgd 10/04 Just lost the sound on only 2 channels...4 & 5. So far all ... A: on page 40 chapter 4.9 in your owners manual it talks about different stereo settings. one of them ... | |
| Mitsubishi CS-2669R (1986) | 3/17/2006 |
| Q: I'm getting nothing but a solid yellow line running horizontally across the middle of my screen ... A: this is the vertical output circuit gone bad. the problem here is the age of the tv. a repair cost ... | |
| tv repair | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: i have a 36 inch panasonic tv that keeps turning off and on on its own. i can be watching a program ... A: well it is very hard to say at this point. it could be shutting down. this is a safety circuit in ... | |
| Mitsubishi TV Tranformer | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: I have an old Mitsubishi Rear Projection VS-360RA That i purchased new in 1985.It needs a Power ... A: there is only one place in the world that might have it. but do not bet on it this is a old tv. good ... | |
| Rolling horizontal lines on 50" Mitsubishi TV | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: I just bought a used Mitsubishi 50" TV Model Vs-50705 that is about 6 yrs old for $500. When I first ... A: YES this is common on this model. you need a repair done on the signal board. findin someone who ... | |
| my rca tv model#p52731wk | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me out. You see recently i accidentally moved some of the color ... A: this is not good. what you are trying to do takes a good 1 tech with more than 5 years in the field ... | |
| no picture, static noise for sound | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: I live in michigan. is it worth repairing-knowing the tv is 13 yrs old? I have ability to ... A: if we can fix it ten we should. a repair shop would charge more than we should put into this tv. i ... | |
| tv screen vs. magnet | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: Sharp 20L-S100BS, 1999 My daughter touched the screen with a magnetic toy and now one corner, ... A: this is a adjustment you need a degaussing coil to wave in front t=of the tv for repair. any tv shop ... | |
| Proscan 36 | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a Proscan model PS36700, built in Oct., 1999 in Mexico. Serial #941233771, PS36700YX1. It was ... A: this sounds like a bad tuner in the tv. we cannot tell without testing. but this tuner is a real ... | |
| picture | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: RCA P46921, 1999 Separation of colors and images that appear double or trippled effect. Happens ... A: this is the convergence circuit goning bad. the problem is it does not do it all the time. this will ... | |
| Zenith TV | 3/10/2006 |
| Q: My folks have a Zenith TV Model: B27-A11Z. I have replaced the Video Processor Chip (TA1268N) three ... A: i would check the grounding where the tv is plugged in. some sets are more sensitive to lightning. ... | |
| manual instructions | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - Hello Allen, I have a question concerning my hitachi C50-FD5000, year ... A: I GET YOUR E-MAIL BACK WITH THIS ERROR Reporting-MTA: dns; comcast.net Arrival-Date: 9 Mar 2006 ... | |
| manual instructions | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a question concerning my hitachi C50-FD5000, year 2004. We are stationed in Germany and I had ... A: i got your e-mail back with this error. eporting-MTA: dns; comcast.net Arrival-Date: 9 Mar 2006 ... | |
| Panasonic Plasma TV | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: two yr old Panasonic model No. TH-42PA20 The thing just started spontaneously shutting off and the ... A: i am sorry to say you need a repair on the plasma. there is a few updates that need to be done to ... | |
| TV shuts off | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: My Panosonic model #CT-3262V made in June 97 shuts off on it's own. If you unplug it and then plug ... A: this tv has a shutdown circuit. when it sees a problem in a circuit it will just shut off. one of ... | |
| TV doesn't power on | 3/5/2006 |
| Q: Actually the guy I bought it from a month ago told me that a local TV sevice redid everything inside ... A: this tv is 16 years old according to mitsubishi. they do not make parts to it anymore. a meter will ... | |
| Plasma TV won't turn on | 3/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a Phillips Flat TV # FTR9964 from 2002 that will not turn on. When I push the on button, it ... A: we have a lot of problems with these. it could even be the panel itself. this is the screen you look ... | |
| Projection TV picture problem | 3/4/2006 |
| Q: We own a 1993 Sony Model # KPR-53EXR15 projection TV and recently the picture will "shrink" in from ... A: this could be a problem in the convergence board or in the pin amp circuit. a cost of repair would ... | |
| RCA F32645 TV- audio problems | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: wainwright, i have a 2000 RCA F32645 TV that has started to act up the past 2 weeks. my situation ... A: this is a problem in the tuner circuit. we get a lot of complaints on this model for this. it will ... | |
| Toshiba TP50H60 flashing light | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: Allan I have a 1998 Model tp50h60 which has never been serviced before. It has always worked great ... A: i think you might have a bad convergence circuit in the tv. it is very common on your model and will ... | |
| RE: Projection TV shutting off , 2/18/06 | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: Yes , thank you , this is a tough decision ,the tv was around $1500.00 when it was new and only got ... A: DO NOT BUY THE RCA. do any reasearch on the new rca and you will find out it is the biggest junk on ... | |
| RE: Projection TV shutting off , 2/18/06 | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: Took the advice that was given on 2/18/06(Thank You)and had my panisonic 53" projection TV ... A: yes this does sound right. i do not think i would invest this money into the tv. it is a lot of ... | |
| convergence problem | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a Sony KP-53XBR35 rear projection TV with a date of manufacture of May 1995, that has some ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad in the tv. it is very common on your model. a cost of ... | |
| ProScan model PS35123 purchased in 1996 37-38" | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: Sat. night the picture went out while my wife was watching TV. She said you could barely hear the ... A: this is a great model. it is a 35in just so you know. sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. ... | |
| color problems on phillips/magnavox 56'(?) big screen tv | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: The model # is 7p6033w101 made in nov. '97 We bought this tv from a friend and have no manual. The ... A: i am sorry to say this is not a adjustment. the problem is bad fluids. a projection tv has three ... | |
| Orange flashes on RCA projection tv | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old RCA projection tv and i began seeing intermitant orange flashes while watching. ... A: this could be one of the projector tubes going bad. or a crt board. either way i would invest into a ... | |
| Toshiba CX35C60 no picture no audio | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: My 1993 Toshiba CX35C60 has no picture and no audio but makes a click when you press the power ... A: this does sounds like a bad power supply. a cost of repair would range 200.00 or so. i do not think ... | |
| TV powers off | 2/25/2006 |
| Q: We have a Hitachi Projection Color TV model # 51SWX20B which was purchased in 2003. So far it has ... A: this sounds like a problem in thetv to me. try unplugging it for 5 mins then try it again. if ths ... | |
| convergence adjustment after replacing stk's | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: ---do you have the number sequence for the red green blue up down and side corection the bottom is ... A: this model has a built in cross hatch to do the repair.if i remember right all the adjustments are ... | |
| Sony 32" Built 1995, KV32S12 | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: For the past year this tv's picture has flickered at random times. When it flickered it would make ... A: this sounds like the power supply is bad. it could of been the power supply all this time going ... | |
| Picture out on VS-4543 | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a Mitsu VS-4543 manufactrured in Feb. of 97. The picture has gone out but still have sound. ... A: well first thing you can do is easy. the speaker grill pulls off. there is a panel behind it. remove ... | |
| Sony XBR200 error E10G | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: found your name on a google search, I hope you can help me. I think this is a question you may have ... A: this does sound like bad connections on the convergence board. if you have a digital camera and can ... | |
| RCA projection TV #P52926S | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a rca projection tv P52926S..(2001) decent... when the scene from a movie or show is at night ... A: ok we have to pull off the front of the tv. behind the speaker grill is a panel. remove the panel. ... | |
| HDTV Screen Repair | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a Daewoo HDTV (rear projection). Model # is DSJ-5510CRA, manuf. April 2005. Just bought in ... A: this model does not cross in my parts supplyer data base. i just called them. it is a good model ... | |
| Toshiba theaterview TP48E60 1996 | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: the blue crt tube cracked and separated just above the copper coils. I have removed the tube from ... A: the copper coil is called a yoke. sometimes it is damaged in the process. look at the coper wires ... | |
| Red/Blue/Green Convergence... | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: recently the Color Convergence went out of line on my Toshiba 50H81 50" HDReady Widescreen TV (Nov ... A: there is 18 pins or so on each chip to solder. we might not need a meter right now. the time is in ... | |
| Sony Kp-57HW40 has out of focus and concave picture | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: I'm hoping that you can help me with my Sony Kp-57HW40 (March 2002). When I tuned it on today, it ... A: sounds like the (stk's) in the convergence are bad.this is ic8001 and ic8002 on page 64 of the ... | |
| rear projection sont tv problem | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: when I change the channels..of course the screen goes black...but during the that black period I ... A: this sounds like a weak tube. the set has three red blue green. they are projector tubes. when one ... | |
| Red/Blue/Green Convergence... | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: recently the Color Convergence went out of line on my Toshiba 50H81 50" HDReady Widescreen TV (Nov ... A: well this is very common. it is your convergence circuit in need of repair. a cost will range around ... | |
| My Toshiba 50 inch 50hx70 tv | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: here is a link to familiarize yourself ... A: i think you are on the right track. i would replace the STK'S we might also have a few bad pico's. ... | |
| sony kp 53s15 stk392-010 | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: how do you replace them,solder them in? also will that be the end of my problems? thanks 1/96 your ... A: they are soldered in. about 18 pins each i think. as far as the end of your problems?? well lets ... | |
| Hitachi 50UX11k | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I have a Hitachi 50UX11K projection tv that looses about 6" of the bottom of the picture. ... A: we can do this. i need some pictures of the board in the tv. do you have a digital camera? take a ... | |
| One station not getting color, others are. | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: Would an in-line signal booster be a good first attempt to sort it out, or be a short term fix to ... A: i am not sure a booster would do it. sounds like it might be the antenna. i would replace the ... | |
| One station not getting color, others are. | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: 1992 Sony 32" color TV..Nothing special about the TV. Channel 3 (local station via antenna only) no ... A: well you have done good troubleshooting so far. now we have to do a little more to find out where ... | |
| What caused tv screen to shut off? | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: Allen - I have a Samsung TV, Model HCN4226WX/XAA Mfg. Sept. 2003. The color has always been good ... A: sounds like you had a problem from the start to me. if the front panel is blinking then the control ... | |
| Sound on Toshiba 32" TV Fix | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: My roommates and I recently bought a 32" Toshiba Television set from our buddy. It was manufactured ... A: this sbx1768-01 was real common for your problem. it might fix it but without testing we cannot be ... | |
| Zenith 42" Plasma - Vertical Lines | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: P42W34P November 2003, it has several (5 or 6) vertical lines running from top to bottom on the ... A: do you have a digital camera? i would like to see this. send them to. tvdoctor@comcast.net the first ... | |
| RCA 52 | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: Yes I have a good digital camera, and a decent voltmeter. I am able to proceed when you are.Thanks ... A: OK copy and paste all this into a e-mail so i can track the repair send it with some pictures of the ... | |
| channels not working | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a magnavox 46" prjection tv model #PN2046-P103. I am losing channels on the low end, right ... A: this is a bad tuner and was common to go bad. to change it will require soldering skills. or you ... | |
| Sound loss | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: RCA Model: F32665YX8(CH3)[2000]I have tried unpluging, waiting 30 min., resetting, to no avail. ... A: well we know the audio circuit is working if you run your dvd through the video jacks the audio will ... | |
| CT-2700A no picture | 2/4/2006 |
| Q: 1987 NEC CT-2700A TV/Monitor. Flash of high voltage when first turned on. Can see the CRT light up ... A: this sounds like over voltage protection. the problem there are not parts or manual made for this ... | |
| Samsung HCL4715W. Manuf. 11/01 | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a Samsung HCL4715W for almost 3 yrs. I have noticed in the last month or so a shadow in the ... A: this will be a burn in. it is burned into each projector tube. to replace these is out of the ... | |
| Pioneer projection TV model SD4683 about 8 or 10 years old | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: First off, thanks for taking time to answer my questions. My TV now goes in and out of "focus" with ... A: this is very common. it is the convergence circuit going bad.you will need a repairman for this.if ... | |
| projection tv picture | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: I have two questions about a Philips Magnavox projection tv model # 9P5511C101 and Serial # 33179495 ... A: the first problem is a bad power supply. it is very common on this model. we would have to test ... | |
| JVC AV-48WP74 | 2/1/2006 |
| Q: JVC AV-48WP74 My T.V. this morning is out of control. I've been reading and sounds like the ... A: i did not know you where trying to do the repair yourself . just thought you want a repair cost of a ... | |
| dead zenith with hitachi chassis | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: the zenith model is iqc50h94w,it is a hitachi 53fdx01b.i recieved email from you to let you know ... A: so i can track this repair always reply to the last question. or copy and paste it all together adn ... | |
| mitsubishi vs-4544 repair ?s | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: Allan, my parents have a mitsubishi vs-4544 projection tv. They live in another town and I didnt ... A: this is a circuit in the tv called the convergence circuit. it is very common to go bad. to fix it ... | |
| Hitachi Projection tv convergence | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: My TV Hitachi 43fwx20b rear projection. Sept 2001. Top half of screen convergence way off green and ... A: this is very common. you convergence circuit in the tv is in need of repair. if you want to do this ... | |
| KDF60XS955 sony | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: I was given this tv by a friend. It was made in 2005, and was 2 months old when Hurricane Katrina ... A: i can tell you this is a wast of your time. any type of water or moist air around a lcd tv is way ... | |
| Green hue/color problem | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: My TV has been losing some color, so I got a Video Essentials DVD and am trying to "calibrate" my ... A: rear projection tv's have 3 tubes(color gun) red blue green. you might still have a weak one. but ... | |
| Green hue/color problem | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: My TV has been losing some color, so I got a Video Essentials DVD and am trying to "calibrate" my ... A: sounds like a weak tube. the circuit soney has to balance the rubes together is weird and can pull ... | |
| reply to your question...RE:RCA model P46771AT will not turn on | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: RCA HOME THEATER Model #P46771AT/ manufacture date September 1995/ Service #P46771ATLXI/ CHASIS # ... A: (do not turn any controls it will cause major problems.) it is easy to replace just take your time. ... | |
| Sony rear projection picture cuts out | 1/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old KP-51HW40 that recently started to have color issues...picture got greenish, ... A: i hate to tell you but sounds like the color guns are your problem again. they had a lot of problems ... | |
| Omitted Channel Assignment - Pioneer Elite Pro 93 | 1/21/2006 |
| Q: Wainwright. I have a Pioneer Elite Pro-93 projection TV. It was manufactured 8/1990. I think this ... A: this tv does not do 66-93 in vhf and that is what you need. so a converter is the only to go. or ... | |
| 1995 sony kv32xbr45 tv | 1/21/2006 |
| Q: On my tv from time to time the picture will goto snow for a brief second or for up to a minute. it ... A: your main tuner is bad.there is no way that i see in the manual to bypass it and use the sub tuer ... | |
| sony KV-32HS420 2005 | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: One morning I tried to turn the tv on, it came on only briefly, no picture just momentary sound, ... A: this 3 blikns means the tv is shutting down because it has found a problem. you will need a ... | |
| RCA Projection TV Audio Trouble | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: I purchased an RCA TV in October 2000 brand new, from REX appliance store. I recently noticed after ... A: on this model there are several different circuits that can cause this. this tv also has a eprom ... | |
| RCA Projection TV Audio Trouble | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: model #p46922 year 2000 sorry about that!I purchased an RCA TV in October 2000 brand new, from ... A: on this model there are several different circuits that can cause this. this tv also has a eprom ... | |
| sound in a 52 inch big screen tv | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: recently, the sound has been coming and going in my big screen tv. We had been unplugging it and ... A: when you unplug it have it on then unplug it wait 5 mins then pulg it back in. it must be on before ... | |
| Pioneer Projection Monitor | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer Projection Monitor Receiver manufactured in March of 91. The model number I believe ... A: this will be hard to track down. you could either have a bad connection on a video or the power ... | |
| TV warming up | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: -------------------------The video inputs work after 3 or 4 minutes of the picture coming on and ... A: ok i have several caps you should change that might fix this. this is off mitsubishi techincal web ... | |
| 36 " Proscan TV | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: In our bedroom I have a 36" Proscan Model PS27600 which was made in late 1999. Two weeks ago while ... A: i would not have it repaired. this model was known for problems after 5-6 years. i would hook up the ... | |
| no power | 1/15/2006 |
| Q: my son recently started having a problem with his plasma tv. all i know right now is that it is ... A: this will be real hard to say without checking parts in the plasma. in most cases it will either be ... | |
| Model # p61310 serial# co65c1033 Chassis... | 1/13/2006 |
| Q: Model # p61310 serial# co65c1033 Chassis # dtv307gc Feb 2002 Service # p61310yx1 RCA wide screen ... A: this set can be a real pain. it is one of the hardest tv to find out the problem with and get it ... | |
| Convergence on Toshiba Projection TV | 1/13/2006 |
| Q: I had a convergence problem on my Toshiba 43H70 (purchased new in May 2001) projection TV which was ... A: 392-102,150,180 and 110 are all the same. stk's that are replaced int a tv and no heat sink compound ... | |
| Toshiba 50h81 covergence problem | 1/13/2006 |
| Q: The red covergence is really messed up on my set, I was just in the service level convergence making ... A: this is all common. the fuses blew because the convergence circuit was going bad. the have several ... | |
| RCA G31163BT power problem | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a RCA ColorTrak 2000 INVAR model #G31163BT console-type tv that i bought new in 1991. I've ... A: this was a great model in it's time. you have a bad power supply a cost of repair would range around ... | |
| Mitsubishi WD-52525 "dead spot" | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Mitsubishi WD-52525 (52-inch DLP) that has recently developed a "dead spot". An ... A: you need a repairman for sure. this could be some dust or a particle in the lenes or projector path. ... | |
| Fuse always blow when turn on power | 1/8/2006 |
| Q: My name is Jerry P. Shortland Jr. I have a 1995 47" RCA Model P46731AT Chassic PTK169PGA. The fuse ... A: this is a bad power supply if you have a digital camera i can show you all the parts to change. as ... | |
| Two Vertical lines on Plasma screen | 1/8/2006 |
| Q: We are attempting to repair a 2002 SVA Plasma TV for a local pub. The original problem was (is) it ... A: if it is a single line top to bottom?? sounds like a bad panel. the reason is if it where a buffer ... | |
| hdtv | 1/7/2006 |
| Q: not sure if this is the right place -- but here goes. I have a 32" sony hd tv--I am on basic cable ... A: if your tv has the hd inputs on the back marked y pr pb then you need a hd box here is one at ... | |
| Toshiba Projection TV turns off and on intermittently | 1/7/2006 |
| Q: Toshiba Model 43H71. Manufactured in 2001. I just got this used TV. Picture is great but after ... A: this sounds like the convergence circuit going bad. it is very common on your model. it is some bad ... | |
| Pioneer SD-P62A5-K | 1/7/2006 |
| Q: Allan, I have a 1998 model Pioneer SD-P62A5-K projection TV. I recently had an issue where the set ... A: there are fuses on this power board. i need you to check them and tell me what one is blowing. if ... | |
| TV audio. | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To So I'm assuming then that the rca cables wouldn't bypass the ... A: sorry i did not read all your question right. thte audio comming out of the jacks is not the tuner ... | |
| TV audio. | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: My TV is an RCA entertainment series tube. It was made April 2000 and the model number is F27645. ... A: if it does this on all stations then i think your tuner is bad .the rca cables bypass the tuner in ... | |
| Sony KP-53S15 won't power up. | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: Model # KP-53S15 MFG date - September 1995. When I try to turn on the tv, you can hear some relay ... A: you are right on target. the two ic's are stk392-010 they both should be repalced and put some ... | |
| mirror on rear projection | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: The colour on my Philips Matchline 60P915 rear projection tv seems to be fading. I have had the set ... A: in most cases a good cleaning of the mirror and lenses will fix your problem. any good window/mirror ... | |
| RCA TV problem | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1999 RCA 27inch XL100 TV, Model # F27615. While watching it, the sound suddenly got staticy ... A: the only thing you need to check here is the (SAP) in the menu. make sure it is off. if it is off ... | |
| magnavox projection tv | 1/3/2006 |
| Q: Model# 6s64600-w101 ,1996 , Chassis #PVT730-AHO1 Tv quit, screen black no power up.popping in back ... A: there are two outputs for the horizontal in this tv. one is the horizontal out the other is the ... | |
| RCA P52755ST rear projection set | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: RCA P52755ST rear projection set--manufactured in 1993. We got this set free a year ago from a ... A: this was a great model for 10 years after that it could be a real pain. i would guess it is the ... | |
| Loss of Color(Black and white picture) | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: Allan, Thanks in advance for your help... I have a 27" Samsung Dynaflat HD Monitor, Model TXM2796HF ... A: if you have no color in and mode.. this is not good. the menus really do not have color they are ... | |
| Bad sound some channels only | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: GE Mod# 46GW948 June 2000 White sound only on SOME channels only. Cable channels 11 & 57 sound is ... A: first this i would try is turning off the (SAP) off in th emenu under audio or settings. if this ... | |
| TV menu keeps displaying menu and selecting different options | 12/30/2005 |
| Q: RCA Model F32632SB 1998 Im just looking for info, basically is it economical to have repaired or ... A: yes this is very very common. i know the buttons do work. what happens is they get what we call ... | |
| power supply | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: Model F27678BC / Chassis # CTC187AJHi, I have an RCA TV, maybe 5 years old. It will shut foo after a ... A: this model has a problem with the power supply that might cause this. a repair cost will range ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS45VA2 | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: I have a red ghost in the picture.when I go to the test mode the red line will not merge with the ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. a cost of repair might range around 400.00. i think this ... | |
| Hooking up DVD to Proscan TV | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: I have a 35 inch Proscan TV that I would like to add a DVD to. The Red White and Yellow connections ... A: if you have the rca remote there shold be a input button on it to set to the video input. if you do ... | |
| Zenith PV4671H rear projection repair help | 12/28/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Zenith PV4671H rear projection tv with issues to say the least . The problem is I ... A: tv's work on dc and the heatsink would not have the voltage we need to check. it would be the ... | |
| Is it repairable? | 12/28/2005 |
| Q: My father just gave us his old TV because he didn't want to wait to have it repaired (with all the ... A: this could be several different problems doing this. the most common is the convergence circuit ... | |
| Apex screen went white but has sound | 12/26/2005 |
| Q: My husband was playing Xbox last night and all of a sudden the tv screen when white with horizontal ... A: this is a problem in the tv with the 200 volt line. a repair cost will range 120.00 or so. given it ... | |
| Toshiba 50HX70 - No Red Colour | 12/24/2005 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 50HX70 that I bought in 2001. The red colour disappears perodically, sometimes it ... A: this is avery hard to say because it does not do it all the time. i would guess the video circuit ... | |
| RCA 47" p46731at | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: I was just given this RCA Home Theatre TV. The year on the back is 95 and the model number is ... A: i am not sure if he fixed it or not. i do tech support for a living answering questons for 100 or ... | |
| Plasma HD Set Top Box | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: I was just wandering if you could explain to me what a HD Set Top is. And what it is used for. ... A: this is used to convert a HD siganl to your tv some tv's do not have a HD tuner this boc will hook ... | |
| rear projection tv | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: i have a 42" rear projection Samsung tv model-SP42W5HFX. The screen has red lines on it and the ... A: this sounds like a convergence problem. if you are going to fix this yourself you need to have and ... | |
| TV | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: Allan, thanks for your response. When the TV was working normally the "on" button was purple..when ... A: the squealing noise is your power supply trying to work. but it does not turn on because there is a ... | |
| RCA TV | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a RCA projection tv, model #P46160WK,1992. Two days ago we were watching tv, we turned off ... A: this popping sound could be the power supply or a bad trippler. a cost of repair will range around ... | |
| Tosihba 42wt29b | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: Tosihba 42wt29b.Screen and sound keeps going of.Comes back on on its own or by switching power ... A: the most common thing to cause this is the convergence going bad. it is just a good guess without ... | |
| Zenith PVR 466oVK 8/95 42 inch projection | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: I recently had a service person come out to check as to why suddenly my set made popping sounds and ... A: ok good so far. but there are other parts that go bad with this transformer. so replacing this by it ... | |
| Sony Video Projector | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a sony Video Projector Model KPR46ex25 series 8003505 dtd Oct 1990. The picture is fine. We ... A: sounds like a bad tuner. the problem will be finding a part for it.sony no longer makes the tuner ... | |
| toshida 46HX83 | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: i have a toshiba model# 46HX83 it was made July 2003.. i just moved it to a new home set it up ... A: is the power light blinking?? try unpluggind the tv for 15mins. if this does not do it then you ... | |
| Panasonic 27" TV | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: Panasonic Model CT-27G4A Made July 1999 When you put on the TV it is usually OK. After a few ... A: this is the vertical output circuit going bad. it is very common. a repair cost will range around ... | |
| Hitachi 50UX11K | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: Allan: I have a Hitachi projection TV, Model #50UX11K, made in 1993. For the last six months, the ... A: this part is very diffcult to repair. the caps are mico. (tiny) hard to solder. unless your solder ... | |
| My Television | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: I have a magnavox 2002 smart series model#MS3250 C321. Last month it just turnes it's self off. We ... A: this is not a great model and we have lots of problems with it. sounds like the power supply might ... | |
| 94 Magnavox Projection TV flipping or rolling picture. Help! | 12/5/2005 |
| Q: I have a Magnavox Projection TV, 60+ inches from Feb 1994, Model PR3061-A106. We have never had the ... A: i would not repair it. parts will be very had to get and cost. sounds like either the power module ... | |
| No pix no sound | 12/3/2005 |
| Q: Tell me the voltages Im supposed to have?Are these switching power supplies?I check the main power ... A: this why i wanted the pictures. i have access to all hitachi manuals online. zenith does not give ... | |
| No pix no sound | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: I have a Zenith projection tv model R57W46, Made 2004. Turn the set on You hear the sound ... A: some of the newer model zenith tv's are made by hitachi. if you can take a picture of the inside of ... | |
| this may stump you. RCA 32 problems | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: My 32 in RCA model # 32v432tyx1 made this year. TV all by itself starts autosearching random times ... A: we have had a lot of problems with the buttons going bad on rca tv's. when they do it will cause ... | |
| Toshiba 50H81 RPTV | 11/29/2005 |
| Q: I saw your name on TV-Forums on a similar problem and wanted to get your advise/instruction. I have ... A: in most cases it is the STK'S. the reason it went bad in 90 days is because the repairman did not ... | |
| C50-FD5000 hitachi 50' projection | 11/26/2005 |
| Q: Alan my name is lucas and i have a problem with my tv. we were moving to decorate for christmas ... A: sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. try unplugging it for 5 mins and see if that will ... | |
| model #19prc10121/na /serial #41471770 | 11/24/2005 |
| Q: Allan Hi I have a 19" magnovox, it does'nt respond to any of the codes i have used. i don't have ... A: i think you might be in a demo mode. try these steps using the buttons on the tv. Try one of these ... | |
| Zenith Projection TV | 11/23/2005 |
| Q: Zenith 52" Model# PVR5263RK 1995 I was given by a friend that was moving and could not take it. The ... A: you are right. you do need to adjust the convergence. the source button is a button on the ... | |
| RCA 32" TV - Video pushes in and out. | 11/23/2005 |
| Q: Model: RCA 32" TV 2004 (I believe it is a RCA F32715 32" TV). Repairs: I'm planning to have it ... A: there is a few different circuits that will cause this. on the RCA techincal website it talkes ... | |
| Toshiba 55PJ6DB 1997? | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: I have a problem with my Toshiba 55PJ6DB rear-project TV. Purchased back in 1997, it failed after 2 ... A: wow. this is getting deep. slow down. we need to remove the stks. i cannot go further till we do, ... | |
| Red/Grn Shadowing on left hand side, LXI Big Screen | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: I purchased a refurbished LXI big screen nearly two years ago, 40-something inch. A few months ago, ... A: swing-doors i would say late 80's 89 may be. we cannot get parts for a tv this old. it is the ... | |
| sanyo 27 | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: MODEL NO DS25580. My set flickers when connected to antenna or cable and I can hear something ... A: this is odd and really hard to say. i would say it is the video circuit. either way this model is a ... | |
| Almost screwed uposhiba 27AF44 | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: I went and took a risk by getting instructions online to acess the service menu on my Toshiba 27AF44 ... A: 8 is the vertical linearity setting. no one can tell you have been into it. if you would like the ... | |
| repair jensen tv | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: my daughter has 27"jensen model TS2750J TV bought this spring.while moving it she left cable on it ... A: well this requires experience. do not take that the wrong way. the outside piece is a ground. the ... | |
| Mitsubishi CK35402 Horizontal hold | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: We have a Mitsubishi CK35402 big screen TV... bought NEW on 1/31/94 The picture is flipping up and ... A: this was very common on this model. the bad part here is a module. it is no longer made. there is a ... | |
| Toshiba 50H81 | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba RPTV, a 50H81. It does not work, just a flashing led in the front, the power ... A: OK the parts are (STK392-110) this connector can cause real problems. there is a better way to check ... | |
| Fan noise | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: I just purchased a Panasonic 44 inch LCD TV/model PT-44lcx65 .It appears that the fan noise is ... A: we get a lot of complaints about the fans in the new LCD and DLP tv's. these fans run at high RPM'S ... | |
| 51 inch sony projection tv | 11/10/2005 |
| Q: -------------------------hi, again . my 51 inch sony is model# kp-51-ws500. i have heard that tubes ... A: yes this model had a problem with the tubes. i think sony extened the warranty on your model. you ... | |
| RCA Home theater | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: My brother just threw out an RCA Home Theater, Model#P52812BL, Serial#9194510464. We took it ... A: you cannot get this board. but can just replace the switches on the board. PART NUMBER 207842. or ... | |
| Magnavox TP3285CI TV shows grey screen | 11/8/2005 |
| Q: I need some more information on a question that another person had asked you in 2004. My year 2000 ... A: there are several power supplys in the tv one is the main power supply that turns on the tv and runs ... | |
| Mitsubishi 40809 | 11/8/2005 |
| Q: I believe the model is the Mitsu 40809. It is much too difficult to capture a moment of occasional ... A: it is either the tube or something is the main video output circuit. if it is the tube it is not ... | |
| ProjectionTV No Power up??? | 11/6/2005 |
| Q: Philips 43 inch Projection TV,Sept, 2001 Model 43P8341 ? -99 ..... received TV free from someone ... A: this model is know for its problems. this sounds like a bad power supply. hard to say without ... | |
| ------------------------- ... | 11/5/2005 |
| Q: I have a used Zenith L17W36 LCD TV, that worked Ok for a couple of weeks except for a problem that ... A: 3141VMNQ35A BOARD, MAIN (CHASSI) this part is most likley the problem it is 300.00 and labor is ... | |
| I have a used Zenith L17W36... | 11/5/2005 |
| Q: I have a used Zenith L17W36 LCD TV, that worked Ok for a couple of weeks except for a problem that ... A: yes, this is one of two boards in the tv that will cause this. a repair will range 300-450. you can ... | |
| no color | 11/4/2005 |
| Q: Zenith 25" model B25A10Z; manuf Feb 2000; Sams 4265. I am working on this tv myself. It has no ... A: do you have a manual in (pdf)?? i do not have one. i work on the big tv's. some test you can do ... | |
| Sony rear projection troubleshooting | 11/1/2005 |
| Q: I have a 10+ year-old Sony rear-projection television set, model#KP. It has worked wonderfully ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. a repair cost will range ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-6043 | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: I hear a clicking noise and the picture does not come up. The set turns on, but nothing but a faint ... A: no boards for sale on this model. in the front bottom of the tv there is a control box.(behind the ... | |
| Pioneer Pro 93 projection monitor receiver 1990 | 10/30/2005 |
| Q: We had this tv given to us and there is a problem across the bottom of the screen where the word is ... A: you are in need of a repair. the convergence board is bad. a cost for this is 400.00 or so. i would ... | |
| Sharp 13" | 10/27/2005 |
| Q: The TV that I need help with is over 13 years old, and probably not worth fixing. What it is doing ... A: time for a new tv. this is too old to repair. we cannot get parts for it anymore. sounds like the ... | |
| is my sony worth keeping | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: my tv is a sony kv-32fs100 made in sept 2002 When i turn the tv on the picture does not come on ... A: this might be a power supply problem or a problem in the horizontal circuit. a cost of repair might ... | |
| changing channels when powered on | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: RCA tv, with specifics following: Model #: P52937SG SVC #: P52937SGYX1 Serial #: C124C5(zero)ER ... A: this is easy to test. we can unplug the panel and just use the remote. so you will have to pull the ... | |
| Toshiba TP48E60 Dead/Flashing light | 10/16/2005 |
| Q: My Toshiba TP48E60 (March 1996) powers on, but shows no picture. The power light flashes a little ... A: ok take a few pictures of the inside of the tv. the boards and e-mail them to me. attach all we have ... | |
| projection tv repair | 10/15/2005 |
| Q: RCA model d52w17 chassis number ITC222. I put in a new deflection board now the tv works but i am ... A: this tv is a real pain in the butt. i have never seen a bigger tv that just falls a part as bad as ... | |
| VS-5077 no picture, but good sound | 10/15/2005 |
| Q: Mitsubishi VS-5077 serial #001881 bought 1/20/97. No picture or on-screen menus, but TV sound is ... A: there are a few different circuits that cause this. vertical is the most common. we could not be ... | |
| tv question | 10/14/2005 |
| Q: I don't have a direct question about my tv. However, I do have a general tv question. I own a ... A: this is true. it is better to leave it on if you are just going to use it again in a 30 min period. ... | |
| Worth repairing Toshiba 43H71 ? | 10/14/2005 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 43H71 TV (I think its a 2001 model). There is a double image - although actor's ... A: this is not a adjustment you need a repair for sure. 90% of the time it is a circuit called (stk's) ... | |
| RCA Mod# P52730CK 4/1994 | 10/11/2005 |
| Q: My problem is - I came home and turned on the TV, then all of a sudden it started to flicker ... A: you will need a repairman for this. i am worried about the age of the tv. this is old for this tv ... | |
| Picture | 10/9/2005 |
| Q: I read a answer you gave to a individual who was having the same problem with his 3 year old ... A: well you getting parts for this will be hard. parts to plasma tv or not solde to the consumer in ... | |
| Red convergence problem on Toshiba 50H81 RPTV | 10/6/2005 |
| Q: Allan, Thanks very much for your response. The tip on ptscorp.com is great. I saw that they sell ... A: you would send your board to pts. they would repair it and send it back. as far as the resistors ... | |
| Red convergence problem on Toshiba 50H81 RPTV | 10/5/2005 |
| Q: Cleggsan sent me to you since you are an expert on convergent circuitry. I was hoping you could help ... A: sounds to me like you are on the right track. i would say a open resistor might be the problem here. ... | |
| VS-5077 Mitsubishi made in 1995 | 10/4/2005 |
| Q: I plugged this TV into a power conditioner and now the green light comes on but there is no picture, ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. the way this happened is odd but a repair cost will ... | |
| 52" rca projection tv | 10/2/2005 |
| Q: 1997 P52820bl This tv has been played only a few months, then it was put in storage until now. It ... A: the coolant on this model can leak onto the board and cause this problem. but so can other things. i ... | |
| Horizontal Hold - Toshiba Projection TE55T11 | 9/28/2005 |
| Q: The Problem is that I've got horizontal bands scrolling horzontaly that distort the color, ... A: i understand the problem is horizontal roll. i need to see a few pictures of the inside of the back ... | |
| Hitachi big screen repair | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: Wow you're fast! =) Yes I hooked my camcorder up to it with S-Video and I DO get color. Good quality ... A: OK. the part tah is bad is the comb filter module. it is no longer made. you can hook up a cablebox ... | |
| Toshiba 20AF43 | 9/12/2005 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 20AF43 that is just over two years old, made and bought in 2003. It gets used on ... A: i would pull the back and check the fuse right by the ac input cord. if this is ok then i would say ... | |
| rca p46731at projection tv chassis ptk169pga | 9/12/2005 |
| Q: had no pic or sound. Replaced high voltage block and got ticking sound. Found loose cap resoldered ... A: the 98 volts dc is way low and will make the convergence look out. do not adjust the convergence or ... | |
| white line on tv screen | 9/11/2005 |
| Q: I have a 35" Mitsubishi television set that is about 10 years old. Lately, When I turn it on, a ... A: you are right. vertical circuit is the problem here. a cost of repair might run 300.00. in this case ... | |
| Sony KV-32fv16 shuts down. | 9/10/2005 |
| Q: I'm working on a Sony KV-32FV16 TV manufactured in 2000. Water was dumped on the power supply board. ... A: this set has a soft start circuit and this circuit might be the problem. i would look for a black ... | |
| Sony KV-27FV310 Question | 9/10/2005 |
| Q: I just inherited this sony KV-27FV310 television, and was very excited... until I turned it on and ... A: this might be just degaussing. it is hard to say but in most cases a adjustment will fix this. i am ... | |
| Panasonic rear projection LCD TV | 9/9/2005 |
| Q: Model No. PT-50LC13-K Year? (It's two years old now) My brother came over and put an SD card in ... A: this sounds like a enternal problem. this error means the 3.3 volt line of the main circuit board is ... | |
| Screen Stretching on Sony Rear Projection | 9/9/2005 |
| Q: I have a question about a Sony Color Rear Video Projector TV. Model number KPR-46EX25. Manufactured ... A: these problems are not related. the first problem is the vertical output circuit going bad. this you ... | |
| Phillips 32" TV - Picture Barely There | 9/5/2005 |
| Q: Phillips 32" Model 32PT740H37A, Year 2003. Yesterday everything was great, we watched a movie last ... A: this does not sound good. your tube might have shorted. i would have it checked to be sure. if it is ... | |
| Opinion/Advice | 9/3/2005 |
| Q: Allan, I'm in the process of replacing my 43" TV with a 55" or 60" TV. I heard that plasma TV's ... A: well you are right about plasma. i would not buy one either. lcd and dlp work on some of the same ... | |
| No Picture on KV-32S40 | 9/1/2005 |
| Q: Sir, Being a poor college student, I recently obtained (actually pulled out of a dumpster) a 32" ... A: i would not know the board letter. they are different in every model. it is the vertical output ic. ... | |
| Killed my TV! | 8/31/2005 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic ( mfg December 1995 ) model CT-31G30T, 32 inch television. I had the TV on ... A: there should be a fuse right where the power cord comes in to the tv. i think you will find it to be ... | |
| Tube TV question | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: We have a Toshiba 36" Cinema Series (CRT) from ~1994. When we turn it on, we get excessive blue ... A: this is either a bad tube or a video problem. either way it is time to replace the tv. if it is the ... | |
| Vertical Lines Appear randomly on JVC 48 | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: I have a JVC 48" HDTV (AV-48WP74) purchased last March. Recently I have been experiencing white ... A: this is going to be hard to find. this could be in several different circuits. having a repairman ... | |
| Picture Darkening | 8/27/2005 |
| Q: Model # 9p5511-c101 Year February 2000 Phillips Projection TV The picture has gotten darker and ... A: this is common on your model. this set has three projector tubes in it. on the front of each tube ... | |
| No power to color tv | 8/27/2005 |
| Q: Philips Magnovox TS3258C1 1998; Philips Technical Service Data Manual 7570. I am planning to fix ... A: any dc meter will work find. just make sure you use the right ground.(hot or cold) the tv has both.i ... | |
| TV Picture | 8/26/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - I have an RCA 60" Rear projection TV. Yesterday morning a lot of red ... A: this model is going to cost a lot to repair. the convergence circuit in this set is complex. a ... | |
| TV JUST TURNED OFF | 8/25/2005 |
| Q: I HAVE A HITACHI 60SX11K TV, TURNED IT ON IT STAYED ON FOR ABOUT 20 MIN AND JUST LIKE IT TURNED OFF, ... A: i would say the main power supply needs repaired in the tv. this is common. the problem is th etv's ... | |
| 32" RCA TV won't turn on | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: Allen, my 32" RCA PIP TV model# F32676SB made in 1998 won't turn on. I press the button and it trys ... A: it is very common on this model for the flyback transformer to go bad.i see you have a meter. we ... | |
| hitachi 36 ultravision tube tv sound but no picture | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Allan, The model number is 36UX01S Also about how much would that ... A: this is the main vertical output circuit. a repair cost will range around 250.00 or so to repair it. ... | |
| Sony 32" TV - is it worth repairing? | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: Question- I'm having a problem with my Sony 32” KV-32S45 (it's 7 years old). The TV will not ... A: this is a bad tuner in the tv.the part cost around 90.00 and labor might run 100. so around 200.00 ... | |
| RCA loud noise when off or on. No picture | 8/23/2005 |
| Q: I have a RCA model # F32668 entertainment series PIP manufactured in October 2000. I came home ... A: this is very common. your horizontal output and your flyback transformer are bad. a repair cost will ... | |
| Plasma vs. LCD | 8/23/2005 |
| Q: I am on the east coast looking for a flatscreen, 42" or so. Not sure what's better. PLasma, LCD, ... A: i would go with the lcd. hitachi and sony are two of the best. but if you can get a plasma cheap and ... | |
| Plasma vs. LCD | 8/23/2005 |
| Q: I want to buy a big screen, flat TV. A friend can get me a new 42" brand name flat plasma for $1700. ... A: we have a lot of problems with both.it is because they are new technology. the plasma we have more ... | |
| Thin Horizontal Line on Toshiba | 8/22/2005 |
| Q: My Toshiba (CF30D50) about 9 yrs. old has suddenly lost the picture. All it displays is a very thin ... A: this is the vertical circuit gone bad. a repair cost will range around 200.00. i would not invest ... | |
| TV Picture | 8/22/2005 |
| Q: I have an RCA 60" Rear projection TV. Yesterday morning a lot of red started appearing on the ... A: if this just started then i think it will be a video problem or a tube getting weak. given the age i ... | |
| TV Convergence problem | 8/21/2005 |
| Q: Mitsubishi Model HD1080 Projection TV. We are getting red lines in the picture. Have adjusted the ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv going bad. it is common.it will get worse over time. you ... | |
| tv picture problems | 8/21/2005 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic 27 inch manufactured in 5/99, and model #CT-27G4A. I have been having problems ... A: this might be the vertical circuit going bad.it is common on this model. a cost of repair might run ... | |
| Is my Sony dead or just injured? | 8/18/2005 |
| Q: My main reason for this email is to figure out if it's worth it to have a repairman come here and ... A: in most cases this model will blow a few parts in the power supply. a cost of repair will range ... | |
| Phillips/Magnavox popping noise | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: I have a Phillips Magnavox TV Model# TP2781-C101 and although it was made in Oct. '98 and bought ... A: well this model was not a great model. sounds like the main flyback transformer is bad. i would sell ... | |
| Toshiba TV with intermittent purple tint | 8/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba CD35D90 Cinema Series tv aprox 10 yrs old which lately has had an intermittent ... A: this could be in a few different places in the tv. a good serviceman would know where to start. but ... | |
| T.V. noise? | 8/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a 43 inch sony rear projection tv. I've had it for about 5 years anyway, everynow and then it ... A: this is a high voltage snap or arc. it could be the main flyback transformer or one the the tube ... | |
| Toshiba projection | 8/15/2005 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba projection t.v.(Oct 2000,55h70). I turned the set on this morning, the color went ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit went bad and when it did it also took a few parts out ... | |
| RCA projection TV intermittent sound | 8/15/2005 |
| Q: Model #P46150WK manufactured Sep 1990,,RCA Colortrak 2000. Just got this used for $25 and the ... A: the ant (A) will not affect the audio. there should be a speaker on/off switch on the back of the ... | |
| Philips 60 | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: I just bought this TV in need of repair. The sound is ok but their is no picture. The original owner ... A: i would like you to take a few pictures of the pc boards in the tv and send them to me. this way i ... | |
| turned on by itself | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: I have Samsung Color TV, 19 in. Model no. CT-5012VC. 60Hz, 90 Watts, ser. # 0500500341. I cannot ... A: may be it is lonely :) just joking. a few different thing could cause this. if it does it often then ... | |
| pioneer projection - sd-p50a5k - 1997 | 8/11/2005 |
| Q: I was on another help site and apparently this is a common question. My t.v continues to blow ... A: it depends on the fuse it is blowing? this tv has more than one. but the most common problem on ... | |
| no power/pic distorted | 8/11/2005 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. 1- I have a 95 magnavox model # 25TR12 When you first turn power on ... A: both of these sould like they are having power supply problems. the first tv is going bad and will ... | |
| Hitachi Rear Projection TV shuts down after a few seconds | 8/11/2005 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old 46" Hitachi Rear Projection TV, model CU4601K which has worked fine till few ... A: well you need to look on the back for the date the tv was made. you should find it was made in ... | |
| Panasonic projection tv lines | 8/9/2005 |
| Q: Allen, My name is David and i have a Panasonic PT-53TW54 projection tv. The tv was made in 2004. ... A: this set will have componet inputs in the back (red blue green) if your dvd is progressive scan then ... | |
| RCA P52770EB | 8/5/2005 |
| Q: and it started comeing on by it self in the early mornings , then shut off completely, went to the ... A: without testing i can not be sure. i think your power supply is bad. a cost of repair will range ... | |
| New HD projection screen issue. | 8/5/2005 |
| Q: Mr. Wainwright, I purchased an Akai PT5299HD this week and besides poor quality w/ SD in 4:3 a ... A: this is a problem i hear a lot all the time. the problem is the converting. i am attaching a web ... | |
| Plasma TVS | 8/3/2005 |
| Q: Do you know if there is any truth to that? Thanks in advance. A: There are a lot of opinions for this. i will tell you that the makers say 60,000 hours. this is far ... | |
| Sony 27" TV problem | 8/2/2005 |
| Q: Allan: The facts: Sony KV27FV17 (~2001) Turn on: audio for a few seconds. No picture. Audio ... A: this tuner in this model has colck and data lines in it. these lins talk with other chips in the tv. ... | |
| Television Troubleshooting | 7/31/2005 |
| Q: Mr. Wainwright, I have a 27 inch Sylvania SST4272 from 2002. I've never experienced any problems ... A: this sounds like the transformer has gone bad. to replace it will take soldering. the part is around ... | |
| RCA 46" no start & chirping | 7/23/2005 |
| Q: I have a 2002 RCA P46924, chassis PTK195M26A. It's been working great but then started popping off ... A: if the chirp stays the whole time the tv is pluged in?? then yes the HOT and the flyback are your ... | |
| Hitachi Projection TV | 7/16/2005 |
| Q: Yes I do Have menus and status and volume.I do not have a scope. I can't find any loose connections ... A: do you have a progressive scan dvd? if so this will put out a high def signal. i would like to try ... | |
| Toshiba Projection Television | 7/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba Projection Television, model # TZ50V61. Last April it would just turn itself off ... A: there is a sweep board in the tv. but it is not sold as a board. it is repair only. i am not sure if ... | |
| clicking noise with black line | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: I have a 32 inch Rca (model number F32650) manufactured in May 2001. When i turn it on in the ... A: we see a lot of problems with this model tv. i would invest into a new tv at this point. this ... | |
| RCA Projector TV won't turn on? | 7/5/2005 |
| Q: My Projector TV is an RCA P52920BL Manufactured Oct 1998. It would not turn on by remote or front ... A: this is not the flyback. this sounds like a bad button assembly. when it goes bad it shorts out the ... | |
| Mitsubishi TV Repair | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: Allan I have a 13 year old 35 inch Misubishi TV that was working Ok, until I went on Vacation for ... A: well i do think you have a bad cap or two and most likely a few other parts. it is common on this ... | |
| Regulator number | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: Do you have or know where I can find the regulator (Horizontal output circuit) part number for an ... A: the regulator and the horizontal output are two different parts. the regulator (Q14101) by the board ... | |
| Zenith Console TV Model SC2787P-Low/No Sound | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: I have a Zenith console TV, Model SC2787P made in 1986/87. I have not had one minute's trouble with ... A: first be sure it is not your cable box if you have one. i do not think it is becasue the tv shuts ... | |
| Mitsubishi Projection TV | 6/28/2005 |
| Q: I have a 50inch Mitsubishi projection TV, made in 1995 - model VS-5051. I went to turn it on and ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that will cause this. the most common is the power supply. a ... | |
| HDTV | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: Not really a repair question. I have a TV about 12 years old. It is time for a replacement. My ... A: you are right it is a hard market right now. hdtv is going to replace the way we now see tv in a few ... | |
| RCA F32668 | 6/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a RCA F32668 made Oct. 2000 The other night I turned it off and then about 1/2 hour I turned ... A: well this might be a bad transformer. it is common on this model. a cost will range around 160-200. ... | |
| about our brand new TV...lol | 6/20/2005 |
| Q: We used you guys last time and you were awesome, so I'm hoping you can help us out again. We just ... A: sanyo tv tend to be real cheap and not very good pictures. we do not even work on them because every ... | |
| RCA 60" TV Problems | 6/19/2005 |
| Q: RCA 60" Model #P60921/March 2000 After the TV is on for a few hours the remote or the power switch ... A: this could be one or two different things in the tv. the button pad on the tv will do this. if the ... | |
| What's wrong with my tv? | 6/18/2005 |
| Q: I have a Thomson 52JW640S tv set which is approximately three years old. For the past month the tv ... A: we have had a lot of problems with this model. it is very hard to say what is causing this problem ... | |
| MITSUBISHI 1080HD PROJECTION TV | 6/16/2005 |
| Q: MITSUBISHI MODEL WS-65809 MADE 2001 YEAR, I TURN POWER ON BUTTON GREEN LIGHT COMES ON FOR A FEW ... A: the most common problem on this model is the power supply gone bad. a lot of times it is damaged ... | |
| 1997 Sony Trinitron 27" | 6/15/2005 |
| Q: I didn't get the model no, but I'm gonna take a chance and ask any way. It has picture for about a ... A: yes this sounds like the picture tube is going bad. sometimes you can have the screen control in the ... | |
| 53 | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: I have been told that it is the Transformer that has blown. In all four cases the TV was working ... A: this is not your transformer. whoever is doing your repairs should know this after the tv blows the ... | |
| 1996 RCA BIG SCREEN MODEL P52754AT | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: IT WAS WORKING GREAT NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER WITH PICTURE, ETC,.(ANYTHING) I TURNED IT OFF AND WHEN I ... A: there are a few different problems in the tv that will cause this. the most common on your model is ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-5603 Projection TV | 6/12/2005 |
| Q: Allen, I bought the subject TV new in Feb. 1999 and now I have the first failure in operations. ... A: i think you mean vs-50603 for a model number right? if so this problem is odd for this model. i have ... | |
| Projection TV | 6/9/2005 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old Mitsubishi (Model VS-6043) rear projection TV. I was watching the TV when it ... A: this sounds like the power supply has gone bad in the tv.a repair cost will range around 400.00. it ... | |
| RCA Big Screen Troubleshooting/Repair | 6/9/2005 |
| Q: Allan: I have a 54" RCA Projection TV. Model: P46813BL Serial: 848641394 Chassis: PTK195AA Date: ... A: OK we have a different problem. there is a small board hanging up on the right. it has two plugs to ... | |
| RCA Big Screen Troubleshooting/Repair | 6/8/2005 |
| Q: Allan: I have a 54" RCA Projection TV. Model: P46813BL Serial: 848641394 Chassis: PTK195AA Date: ... A: it is not the distribution box it is the flyback transformer t14401 part number 239111. this will ... | |
| Panasonic tv | 6/8/2005 |
| Q: Allan, We have a 27" Panasonic tv that was purchased in 1999 and is having some problems. We are ... A: this is the vertica circuit going bad in the tv. a cost will range around 100.00. it is a good model ... | |
| T.V shut on off right away | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: I fell asleep on couch one night woke up picture was black there was sound, i turned off and turned ... A: ok first off the burnt area is high voltage dust and is on all tv's. the part you see with the wires ... | |
| power problems with 45 | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - hi allan. the model is vs-4517s. year manufactured is 1992. i press the ... A: ok these are 2sd1556 they will not both be bad. they are hooked together in the circuit. so if one ... | |
| Projection lost color | 6/2/2005 |
| Q: Sony KP-53XBR45 Aug '96 Tv was rolled to clean behind area and when turn back on all operates OK ... A: lets try someting easy. it is called a reset. you must have the remote that came with the tv. turn ... | |
| Black & White Picture | 6/1/2005 |
| Q: Toshiba 43H60 , rear projection tv. I lost colour and I'm watching in B&W. I plan to do the repair ... A: ok in order to troubleshoot this we need to run some diffferent inputs in the back. we need ... | |
| partial remote and turns on by itself | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: Allan I have a three year old Sony 27 that has turned itself on regularly but now my remote has ... A: no thisis not the IR sensor.the first thing i would check are the buttons in the tv. if one or more ... | |
| 27" Magnovox tv | 5/28/2005 |
| Q: I just bought a 27" magnovox television (model is RJ5540) for $8. When I got it home I hooked it up ... A: look in the menu under setup or tuning. you need to change the tuning mode form AIR to CABLE. if you ... | |
| Projection TV Question | 5/28/2005 |
| Q: I have a GE 46GW947 projection TV I bought about 4 yrs ago. We started having problems with the ... A: this could be a few different things in the tv doing this. you really need a repairman. GE makes ... | |
| Mitsubishi horizonal hold | 5/28/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1991 mitsubishi 36" tv model cs-3515R that I was just given. The horizontal hold is not ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. it is very common. over time it will get worse. there is not ... | |
| Cable HDTV | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi 50" LCD HDTV and have high def cable. We have been having a problem with ... A: this is a e-mail i got from hitachi. oscar romero is the tech talking to a customer with the same ... | |
| Projection TV Troubleshooting | 5/24/2005 |
| Q: Manufactured Oct. 1997. Suddenly lost all video returning 1 second every 18 seconds. Video is good ... A: this could be a few different things in the tv. can you test voltages for me>? if not a repair on ... | |
| TV screen has a center line about 2" tall | 5/22/2005 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi TV, 11 years old, CS-35203 series. It's been working fine. Yesterday, suddenly ... A: this is the vertical circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. you will need a repair for ... | |
| Mitsubishi CK3531R TV Receiver | 5/22/2005 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi TV Receiver Model# CK3531R dated January 1991 that I am considering having ... A: yes. i think it is time for a new tv. the part needed here is a video module. it is no longer made. ... | |
| SONY KP-65XBR10W | 5/21/2005 |
| Q: Do you know how to fix Sony projection TV, model KP-65XBR10W. I was trying to turn it on a few days ... A: 6 times means over voltage protect. your tv is not turning on because it detects a problem in the ... | |
| HITACHI DOUBLE PICTURE | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: MR WAINWRIGHT I HAVE A 2001 HITACHI HDTV ULTRAVISION 53" WIDESCREEN. IT HAS DEVELOPED A DOUBLE ... A: this is your convergence circuit going bad. it is a very common circuit to fail. you will need a ... | |
| Sony Problem | 5/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a Sony rear projection tv, model KP53S70, manufactured in 2000. I am hooked to Cox cable tv. ... A: this sounds like a bad tuner in the tv. one way to test it is if your cable box has a video output ... | |
| toshiba blinking power light | 5/14/2005 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Toshiba 50H81 projection tv. It is part of a home theater system. It has always ... A: this is going to be a problem in the tv. you will need a repair man for this. there are three common ... | |
| Toshiba 53H71 Convergence & Shutdown | 5/13/2005 |
| Q: Toshiba 53H71 (manu. 2001), purchased 3/14/2002, convergence problem and red light is blinking (no ... A: you are right the stk's are what is causing the set not to come on. the first repair was not done ... | |
| Pioneer SDP50A5 1997 | 5/11/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - Hi Allan, fuse, circuit breaker, something like that, but of course it ... A: i still bet it is in th econvergence module do you have a digital camera? here is two tv repair ... | |
| Pioneer SDP50A5 1997 | 5/10/2005 |
| Q: fuse, circuit breaker, something like that, but of course it didn't work or fix it for long. I ... A: overheating problem can be a real pain there are several boards in the tv that could cause this. the ... | |
| JVC on/timer light | 5/10/2005 |
| Q: AV-27d304 2004 The tv is off and the on/timer light is blinking. When I unplug the light goes off, ... A: this sounds like the power supply has gone bad in the tv.i have seen it on this model. you will need ... | |
| Pioneer SDP50A5 1997 | 5/9/2005 |
| Q: IT OVERHEATS AND SHUTS DOWN. I KNOW ITS AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM BECAUSE IF WE REMOVE THE BACK ... A: can you tell me what was done before?? the reason i ask is because if you have had the convergence ... | |
| toshiba rear projection tv | 5/8/2005 |
| Q: please help if possible i have a 48" toshiba rear projection tv 48PJ6DB 1997 model year i think. ... A: this sounds like the convergence circuit was going bad then went out al the way. when this happens ... | |
| Samsung 52" projection tv won't start or stop | 5/8/2005 |
| Q: We have recently gone from Tivo to Comcast DVR. After installation (2 days) the Tv (Samsung ... A: there are several thing in the tv that can cause this. this model is know for a power supply to go ... | |
| '92 Hitachi Projection TV | 5/7/2005 |
| Q: My TV is a 1992 Hitachi Model #6UX10BA. This morning, I turned the TV on and began watching it, and ... A: OK :) this sounds like the power supply in the tv went bad. this you cannot repair yourself unless ... | |
| Sony TV - Video input mode changes by itself (KV-24fs100) | 5/7/2005 |
| Q: I have a sony KV-24fs100 which i've had for 3 years. Just recently, the tv video input mode started ... A: there are a few things i have seen cause this. the most common is a bad connection on one of the ... | |
| Picture missing/distorted at top of JVC 27" screen | 5/3/2005 |
| Q: First, I'm sorry that I don't have the year and model number for this TV. The label with that ... A: this is very common. it is your vertical output going bad and a few caps. if you have a digital ... | |
| Toshiba CX32F60 | 4/19/2005 |
| Q: --It stays on all the time alsoThis TV is about 8 years old. The TV will not turn off. When we ... A: this is odd. it sounds like the micropressor in the tv might be bad. this is the main unit that ... | |
| Sony TV loses video | 4/17/2005 |
| Q: My Sony TV kv27s36 made Feb.98 has been losing video for about a half-second every few seconds or ... A: this is very common on this model. your picture tube is going bad. a cost of repair will run more ... | |
| Toshiba 50h81 wavy until warm up | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - I have a Toshiba 50h81 which was made in 2002. A few months ago i noticed ... A: just so you know that (s) is missing off your return address on your e-mail. the part number is ... | |
| Image split on Mitsubishi big screen | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: Allan, I have a 45" 1999 Mitsubishi big screen Model # VS-45605. I turned it on this morning and ... A: this is a odd problem. i worked on this model today with a problem almost like this. the problem is ... | |
| No Picture | 4/12/2005 |
| Q: JVC Mod. AV-32020, built 3/99. We had a small thunderstorm last night. This morning when I tried to ... A: if you hear a click then the only fuse in the tv is good. this model is famous for blowing out the ... | |
| Toshiba 50h81 wavy until warm up | 4/12/2005 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 50h81 which was made in 2002. A few months ago i noticed the top of the screen had ... A: i did get your e-mail. when i reply to it i get it back with this error. he following addresses had ... | |
| Cracked Plasma TV | 4/11/2005 |
| Q: I am interested in bidding on a Zenith P42W22B 42" plasma flat panel EDTV (year unknown) that is ... A: this is not fixable. the part alone will run 3000k-5000k the labor would be 900. then we would have ... | |
| Panasonic Plasma T.V. only shows half screen. | 4/6/2005 |
| Q: Model:TH-37PD25UP Panasonic 37 inch plasma Year Manufactured:2004 I bought this tv from a friend ... A: sorry i did not read it all. i though this was a projection. i wanted to see this because it is not ... | |
| RCA projection TV intermittent on/off then died. | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: hey allan, firstly, thanks for responding to my earlier question. i received the parts yesterday and ... A: i am sorry but i do not remember who you are? i do tech support for a living. so on a current day i ... | |
| Mitsubishi TV | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: I have a 35 inch Mitsubishi TV purchased about 15 years ago, (at work don't know the model #). I ... A: there is two thing that might cause this in the tv. a bad power supply or a bad vertical circuit. ... | |
| convergence | 3/31/2005 |
| Q: On my 1990 46" Projection Sears LXI (sanyo/hitachi)Model#626.54462950 I have taken apart & cleaned ... A: ok do not adjust the wing nut. this is for focus. you need static convergence. this is a manual ... | |
| Mitsubishi Projection TV Model VS-50609 | 3/27/2005 |
| Q: 2001 TV, The picture is fine, then suddenly the entire screen turns blue, and sound is lost. If I ... A: this is really odd. i can tell you it is not the screen. there is not electronics in the top of the ... | |
| flashing screen on dlp tv | 3/26/2005 |
| Q: samsung hln5065w dlp tv purchased new 12/03 the screen flashes brightly at random intervals. ... A: this could be several different boards in the tv. the digital board the a/v board the dmd board. ... | |
| Philips Magnavox 7P6051C 101startup problem | 3/26/2005 |
| Q: Model 7P6051C 101 Chassis PTV780-AH01 Date Code 3917K211B MFG. Nov, 97. I have audio, but no video. ... A: this part number is just for one part on the board. he is right this board as a whole unit you ... | |
| My TV has turned into a strobe light!!! | 3/24/2005 |
| Q: The television is a Sony Trinitron Color TV made in 1990, # KV-27EXR10 or KV-27EXR15. Our tele has ... A: i am sorry to say this is your picture tube going bad. it is time for a new tv. 15 years is good for ... | |
| cable wireless | 3/24/2005 |
| Q: Is there such a thing as a cable tv wireless router? I get cable tv in my living room, but due to ... A: this is right on the edge of being made. but not here yet. i will send a web site that talks about ... | |
| plasma problem | 3/24/2005 |
| Q: first off I really appreciate any help you can offer me. I just got this plasm screen from a guy and ... A: this looks like a buffer module is bad. or it could be a x or y board driving a buffer module. some ... | |
| Mitsubishi VS-60607 Picture roll | 3/23/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - VS-60607 Built in year 2000, Mitsubishi 60" Projection T.V. On cold starts ... A: I HAVE SEEN THIS. i think you have a bad cpaictor on the signal board. it pulls down a 3 volt line. ... | |
| CT-36XF36CA panasonic | 3/22/2005 |
| Q: ) i am having a problem with my tv . made in 1999 the tv has been fine up until today. I get home ... A: this is degaussing. i will send two web sites at the bottom that explain this. if after you get it ... | |
| Mitsubishi 50" power problem | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi projection TV model# VS-5051 manufactured in March of 1995. We first noticed we ... A: well this does sound like a bad power supply. can you test dc voltages and ohms in the tv for me? if ... | |
| Hitachi TV Will Not Turn On | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - I'm planning on doing the repair myself. I have a 27 inch Hitachi TV Model ... A: sounds like you are in the right area. it will be labeled q702 on the board. this reading will be ... | |
| cable output on back of tv broke off | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: sanyo-DS25320 Mfg in 2002 I took the back casing off and looked to see if the cable output knob can ... A: well this has to be soldered on. you should be able to get this done for around 60-80. i would call ... | |
| Green Patches on TV Screen | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a brand new SONY TV 25 inch (Model: KV-AR252M81. Since the size & weight ... A: you might just need to degauss the tv. the tv has a internel degaussing coil, but sometimes the set ... | |
| Phillips Magnavox 60" Projection TV | 3/18/2005 |
| Q: I have a Phillips Magnavox 60" Projection TV, Model Number 9P6031-C103. The picture and sound are ... A: ok this is very common. your bigscreen has three projector's in it. like picture tubes. red blue ... | |
| RCA projection TV intermittent on/off then died. | 3/18/2005 |
| Q: Hey Allan, i've had a 52" RCA projection TV, model P52820BL (1997) for 7 years. Lately, a few weeks ... A: this is very common on your model. you flyback transformer is bad and your horizontal output. it ... | |
| Mitsubishi 37" partial frame collapse | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: I have a Mitsubishi 37" tv, model# ct-37c2stx approx 13 years old. The tv has been working fine ... A: this must be a overseas model>? i do not list it. anyway this is common. the vertical output ... | |
| My sony is broke | 3/13/2005 |
| Q: here's my problem. I have a sony KV-35V65 that was made in Jan of 1999, and I purchased it in Feb ... A: there are a few things that will cause this. one of them is the picture tube going bad the other is ... | |
| 11 yr old Rca dead- | 3/13/2005 |
| Q: RCA P52730CK - PTK 169 PCB cahssis. Purchased new 11/94 - dead. Service man took chassis to his ... A: i think you are right. i would go for the new tv. this tv is ten years old and time to be set a ... | |