Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died - Page 2

tuxpuff · 10-21-2009, 11:09 AM

I took it to a guy who used to repair electronics...he found a blown fuse. I picked up some replacements and am going to see if that works without blowing again.

10-21-2009, 11:30 AM

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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.

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Originally Posted by D_A

To me it sounds a lot more like stealing.

That would be because it is stealing

tuxpuff · 10-21-2009, 11:50 AM

gah!@# new fuse didn't do anything.

T.G · 10-21-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Great suggestion thanks. I looked and my card doesn't have anything like that...just some crap when you're traveling. I'm almost positive it must be the power supply.

It probably is.

Toshiba has had problems with their power supplies for years.

yourchoice · 10-21-2009, 12:58 PM

Did you try taking it back to the store you bought it from? They may just swap it out for the same model, especially if it's a big box store. Also, sometimes warranties have a grace period. I know new home warranties in the state of NJ have an unstated grace period of one month. That would be the first thing I would try.

BORIStheBLADE · 10-21-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

I took it to a guy who used to repair electronics...he found a blown fuse. I picked up some replacements and am going to see if that works without blowing again.

Nice easy fix.

tuxpuff · 10-21-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

Nice easy fix.

Too bad the new fuse blew right when I plugged it in....something wrong with the power supply. I can see this will be costing me $400.

tuxpuff · 10-21-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Did you try taking it back to the store you bought it from? They may just swap it out for the same model, especially if it's a big box store. Also, sometimes warranties have a grace period. I know new home warranties in the state of NJ have an unstated grace period of one month. That would be the first thing I would try.

Thanks for the ideas Joel. I bought it from Amazon...so no luck there.

JE3146 · 10-21-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Too bad the new fuse blew right when I plugged it in....something wrong with the power supply. I can see this will be costing me $400.

If it blew right as you plugged it in, then I'd be investigating the power supply for sure.

Especially with no LED error codes..

tuxpuff · 10-23-2009, 08:15 AM

Well I found the power supply board online and got it in yesterday...replaced what was in the tv and it came back to life. hooray! The cost was $100 compared to the $400 estimate from a repair shop.

The Poet · 10-23-2009, 08:20 AM

Good news there, Luke.

So, whatcha watchin'?

T.G · 10-23-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Well I found the power supply board online and got it in yesterday...replaced what was in the tv and it came back to life. hooray! The cost was $100 compared to the $400 estimate from a repair shop.

Cool!

skullnrose · 10-23-2009, 08:25 AM

Glad you got it working.

replicant_argent · 10-23-2009, 08:35 AM

I love it when a plan comes together.

BORIStheBLADE · 10-23-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Well I found the power supply board online and got it in yesterday...replaced what was in the tv and it came back to life. hooray! The cost was $100 compared to the $400 estimate from a repair shop.

Nice work, How difficult was it to replace?

cbsmokin · 10-23-2009, 11:27 AM

Just had to put a new lamp in my DLP. It was much easier than I expected and cost me only about $85. I can only imagine what a repair shop would have wanted to do it.

tuxpuff · 10-23-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

Nice work, How difficult was it to replace?

Not too bad...unscrewed the back...popped off a couple of connectors...unscrewed the board...put the new one in...reconnected the connectors. Took maybe 10 minutes total.

bvilchez · 10-23-2009, 06:27 PM

Glad to hear that

10-21-2009, 11:09 AM	#21
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died I took it to a guy who used to repair electronics...he found a blown fuse. I picked up some replacements and am going to see if that works without blowing again.

10-21-2009, 11:50 AM	#23
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died gah!@# new fuse didn't do anything.

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yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died Did you try taking it back to the store you bought it from? They may just swap it out for the same model, especially if it's a big box store. Also, sometimes warranties have a grace period. I know new home warranties in the state of NJ have an unstated grace period of one month. That would be the first thing I would try.

10-23-2009, 08:15 AM	#30
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died Well I found the power supply board online and got it in yesterday...replaced what was in the tv and it came back to life. hooray! The cost was $100 compared to the $400 estimate from a repair shop.

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