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muzishun
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United States
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 Posted - 24 December 2004 : 13:31:47
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| Anyone out there know how to do this? I was recently given a Magnavox 27" TV, but the catch is that I have to get it repaired. Ideally, I would like to do this myself, since there will be no loss if I can't fix it. If you know of someplace that I can get a free schematic or step-by-step instructions I'd appreciate it. Of course, I may end up having to pay to get it fixed anyways, but it's worth a shot. |
Bill Parrott
Senior Web Programmer, University of Kansas
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Da_Stimulator
DEV Team Forum Moderator
USA
3373 Posts |
Posted - 24 December 2004 : 14:30:54
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| what brand? what model? |
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dayve
Forum Moderator
USA
5820 Posts |
Posted - 24 December 2004 : 14:34:47
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Be Extremely Careful!!! You can get the shock of your life from a television, even if it is unplugged due to the capacitors in these devices that store electrical energy.
Sometimes the amount of what it will cost to fix it can be as much as a replacement television. You can find 27 inch televisions really cheap these days. We are truly in the age of disposable electronics. |
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muzishun
Senior Member
United States
1079 Posts |
Posted - 24 December 2004 : 15:10:36
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The model # on the back is 25TRC1 0101. Chassis model 25E501-00AA. I couldn't seem to find anything online when searching for either of these, and the Magnavox website is under reconstruction (go figure  ). dayve, thanks for the word of caution. I don't plan on opening the set anytime in the next few days, and I'll definitely call around to get prices before I do anything, but the one place I got ahold of yesterday said it could cost as much as $100 to fix, which I can't spend right now. |
Bill Parrott
Senior Web Programmer, University of Kansas
Co-Owner and Code Monkey, Eternal Second Designs (www.eternalsecond.com)
Personal Website (www.chimericdream.com) |
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zinpin
Junior Member
Australia
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Posted - 24 December 2004 : 16:51:13
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Dayve is so right.He he, I got a few shocks over the years and let me tell you I wasn't a happy chappy :) Anyway If you ask me, cut your losses and go get your self a second hand working unit you'll be way ahead in the end.
BTW Merry Christmas Everyone and a happy new year  |
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Gremlin
General Help Moderator
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Posted - 24 December 2004 : 17:19:26
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| Yup if you don't know how to discharge the right caps on the TV then I'd leave it to a professional, drop it off get them to give you a quote shouldnt cost you anything to get a repair estimate on it. |
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Doug G
Support Moderator
USA
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Posted - 24 December 2004 : 18:34:57
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SAMS has provided schematics and parts lists for TV's since shortly after there were TV's.
My first summer job was in a TV shop.
Odds are you will not be able to fix the TV yourself. And imho it's not usually not worth it to repair a broken TV that's out of warranty.
But do take dayve's caution seriously. There are very real dangers inside TV's, and you can get a good shock even if the unit has been turned off for some time. Not to date myself, when I worked in the TV shop it was before TV tubes were "implosion" protected. There were some serious injuries (even fatalities) to techs who pulled a picture tube for replacement, carelessly put their finger on the high voltage anode connection on the tube while carrying the tube, got a shock, dropped the tube and got full of glass shards. The tube would hold a charge for weeks. The high voltage section of color TV's can deliver fatal shocks, as can the AC line in.
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muzishun
Senior Member
United States
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Posted - 24 December 2004 : 21:04:46
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| Thanks for the warnings, guys. I think I may take your advice and try to get a free quote on it. I didn't spend any money on the TV thus far, so no matter what, I'm not losing anything. |
Bill Parrott
Senior Web Programmer, University of Kansas
Co-Owner and Code Monkey, Eternal Second Designs (www.eternalsecond.com)
Personal Website (www.chimericdream.com) |
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muzishun
Senior Member
United States
1079 Posts |
Posted - 25 December 2004 : 20:12:32
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| Ahhh, the irony. My parents gave me a 20" TV for Christmas. While it isn't quite the same as a 27", it is brand new. I may still look into the cost of getting the other one repaired, but it just became a much lower priority. |
Bill Parrott
Senior Web Programmer, University of Kansas
Co-Owner and Code Monkey, Eternal Second Designs (www.eternalsecond.com)
Personal Website (www.chimericdream.com) |
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