Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died

[tuxpuff]

Originally Posted by JKim

Tux, when you power on the TV, the LED power indicator will probably blink in some sequence, something like blink 4 times, 3 times, 1 long blink-2 short blinks...

Cross that with the troubleshooting section on Toshiba's site. It should give you an idea of the failing component.

Could be something simple like the lamp going out.

It won't power up at all...no lights

Originally Posted by tuxpuff

It won't power up at all...no lights

This equals power supply... If you have any experience with electronics and have a multi meter you could probably find the bad component and change it. Doesn't get much easier than power supplies. If not then be prepared to be baffled by bullshit by the repairman when he charges you $400+ for what is probably a $10 bridge diode.

Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

I'll tell you what I have done a couple of times. If you know where you bought it from and they still sell the same exact model buy another one. Make sure that you can bring it back and get a refund if your not happy with it though. In a couple of days put the old one in the box and return it and get your money back.

I know it sounds kind of frugal, but in a situation like that I would probably do it.

Originally Posted by D_A

To me it sounds a lot more like stealing.

That would be because it is stealing