electrics... HELP!!

tobyedmunds · Post by **tobyedmunds** » Feb 9th, '06, 19:43

i need some help! my tv has suddenly decided that it doesnt want to turn on anymore. was working fine, turned it off, but it wont turn on again!

checked the fuse and it's fine, even tried it in a different plug socket! it's a three year old beko if that helps?! hmmm, i might think a bit longer the next time they ask if i want an 'extended warrantee'!!

would pop out and get a new one, but cash is a bit tight this month

sprocket · Post by **sprocket** » Feb 9th, '06, 19:47

extended warranties are a wast of money dood. could just be that the on switch is [Censored] have you tried switching it on remotely?

tobyedmunds · Post by **tobyedmunds** » Feb 9th, '06, 19:48

sprocket wrote:extended warranties are a wast of money dood. could just be that the on switch is [Censored] have you tried switching it on remotely?

yeah tried that too, but the little red LED isnt even lighting up! grrrrr

Blimey · Post by **Blimey** » Feb 9th, '06, 20:42

Do what i do Take it to bits, have a little play around, Look for anything out the ordinary. Like burnt wires, Loose wires smell of burning, Wet circuit board from something being spilt on it. Then put it back together and most of the time it starts working again.

Failling that find a cheap back street electric shop who will normally fix it for pennies.

Or ask Speedy i'm sure he knows someone cheap.

age · Post by **age** » Feb 9th, '06, 21:25

HAMMER

Gingey · Post by **Gingey** » Feb 9th, '06, 21:37

AGE996 wrote:HAMMER

lol, if in doubt.............................GIVE IT A CLOUT!!!!!!

Gingey · Post by **Gingey** » Feb 9th, '06, 21:38

Come on Nick....whats the next line..........

tobyedmunds · Post by **tobyedmunds** » Feb 9th, '06, 22:10

AGE996 wrote:HAMMER

ha ha. if i take it apart and put it back together again, there'll def be bits left over!!

Bondy · Post by **Bondy** » Feb 9th, '06, 23:22

DONT TAKE IT TO BITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you dont know what you are touching it could kill you no joke.

The charge left in the tube can kill you if it gets you the wrong way.

Best thing is to stay out of the back.

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Feb 9th, '06, 23:30

Gingey wrote:
AGE996 wrote:HAMMER
lol, if in doubt.............................GIVE IT A CLOUT!!!!!!

Gingey wrote:Come on Nick....whats the next line..........

If still in doubt..........Chuck it out...!!!!!!!!!!!

.

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Feb 10th, '06, 00:08

If it comes back...give it a whack

andrew · Post by **andrew** » Feb 10th, '06, 08:42

I have to agree with Bondy. If you don't know what you are doing your are better off not taking it apart. Even with the TV un[plugged you could still potentially have 1000's of volts present.

These days its unlikely that it will be cost effective to fix the tv but might be worth taking it to a repair shop.

jamieclayton9 · Post by **jamieclayton9** » Feb 10th, '06, 09:55

the tv i got from asda about four years ago did the same thing last month. i just chucked it. its not worth mucking around with really. have a look for a second hand one on the cheap then you wont be to worried if it goes pop

Gingey · Post by **Gingey** » Feb 10th, '06, 15:57

SRAD-NICK wrote:
Gingey wrote:
AGE996 wrote:HAMMER
lol, if in doubt.............................GIVE IT A CLOUT!!!!!!

Gingey wrote:Come on Nick....whats the next line..........
If still in doubt..........Chuck it out...!!!!!!!!!!!

.

Thats the one baby

Blimey · Post by **Blimey** » Feb 10th, '06, 20:32

andrew wrote:I have to agree with Bondy. If you don't know what you are doing your are better off not taking it apart. Even with the TV un[plugged you could still potentially have 1000's of volts present.

Well bugger taking another one apart then

I do how ever touch the back of the tube with my tongue first to make sure there is no charge left so this proberly why i have been ok so far