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 Red Koopa Level: 27 Posts: 76/127 EXP: 112874 Next: 3285 Since: 04-23-07 Last post: 6097 days Last view: 6074 days |
my tv has this strange flicker in the middle of the screen. it's not going away and it's getting worse. all the cables are plugged in firmly, so that's not the problem. the tv is at least 10 years old; is it just crapping out? |
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 Red Paratroopa Level: 30 Posts: 139/163 EXP: 164949 Next: 920 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 5793 days Last view: 5784 days |
Yeah, probably. ____________________ "I'd like to confuse bok choy with cabbage." |
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Red Paratroopa Level: 31 Posts: 135/172 EXP: 178116 Next: 7247 Since: 04-08-07 From: Justus League 2 Last post: 6123 days Last view: 6091 days |
Before I agree with emcee, I have to ask: What does it look like, and does it happen regardless of input source? ____________________ "I'm sick of it and I'm out. See you around." ~Cpu's last post here |
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Done. Level: 79 Posts: 1136/1471 EXP: 4471878 Next: 107589 Since: 02-19-07 From: ??? Last post: 6093 days Last view: 6085 days |
Yea, definitely check on another wall outlet to see if it's still doing the same thing.
If nothing else, HDTVs are cheap these days ($400 range starting for decent 32" size). |
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Red Koopa Level: 27 Posts: 78/127 EXP: 112874 Next: 3285 Since: 04-23-07 Last post: 6097 days Last view: 6074 days |
Posted by joe it's a slow colorless flicker that slowly works it's way from the center to the top of the screen. do tvs usually last only a decade before they start to die? mine's a sanyo, if it matters. |
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 Lantern Ghost Level: 60 Posts: 659/766 EXP: 1680415 Next: 92363 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 5970 days Last view: 5777 days |
The tube is dieing. I've seen this case before quite a few times. TV repairmen are able to fix it for a high price (replacing the tube isn't an easy job either).
It is recommended you buy a new TV instead. ____________________ I miss post headers more. |
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 Paragoomba Level: 22 Posts: 65/76 EXP: 52513 Next: 5837 Since: 02-19-07 From: 
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My grandparents has a TV which they have had for as long as I can remember, which makes it at least 16 - 17 years old, maybe even 20, and it seems to work alright, though it is a little small...
Well, given the design of their TV I'd say it's from the eighties, so it's probably somewhere around 20.  I don't know what brand it is, but I'll make sure to check next time I'm there.  ____________________ Damage done. |
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Level: 32 Posts: 28/178 EXP: 188129 Next: 18313 Since: 02-26-07 Last post: 2223 days Last view: 2149 days |
If you want to try fixing it yourself, you could always open the thing up and replace the capacitors (I'm serious). I'd be willing to bet that that would fix it. |
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Red Paratroopa Level: 30 Posts: 142/163 EXP: 164949 Next: 920 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 5793 days Last view: 5784 days |
Yeah, I wouldn't suggest that. The capacitors hold a charge long after the TV is unplugged, you're libel to get zapped. Besides its probably the tube. ____________________ "I'd like to confuse bok choy with cabbage." |
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 Cobrat Level: 56 Posts: 330/653 EXP: 1322433 Next: 75743 Since: 02-21-07 Last post: 5347 days Last view: 4848 days |
Posted by emceeFixed. Seriously, don't try amateur TV repair; those capacitors hold enough charge to kill very easily. |
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 Paratroopa Level: 30 Posts: 96/154 EXP: 151473 Next: 14396 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 6109 days Last view: 6122 days |
Posted by SkreenyPosted by emceeFixed. Seriously, don't try amateur TV repair; those capacitors hold enough charge to kill very easily. And long after you pull the plug, too  |
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Level: 105 Posts: 2483/2846 EXP: 12034479 Next: 227781 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 6066 days Last view: 2803 days |
Posted by Kasumi-AstraPosted by SkreenyPosted by emceeFixed. Seriously, don't try amateur TV repair; those capacitors hold enough charge to kill very easily.  ____________________ I dealt with it. |
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 Dry Bones Level: 55 Posts: 590/627 EXP: 1244409 Next: 69780 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 5526 days Last view: 5272 days |
I nearly killed myself trying to fix my TV... Boy... those sparks were flying when I tried to hook it up to the power again.
Remember kids, playing with live wires is retarded unless you're prone to these things. ____________________ |
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 Red Cheep-cheep Level: 35 Posts: 114/220 EXP: 258631 Next: 21305 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 5428 days Last view: 5428 days |
my tv did something similar, unplug it for a couple of days and then try it again.
worked for me anyways. ____________________  |
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Paratroopa Level: 30 Posts: 99/154 EXP: 151473 Next: 14396 Since: 02-19-07 Last post: 6109 days Last view: 6122 days |
Posted by XkeeperPosted by Kasumi-AstraPosted by SkreenyPosted by emceeFixed. Seriously, don't try amateur TV repair; those capacitors hold enough charge to kill very easily. Bastard. |
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