Re: How to fix broken Sony KP43T75 projection TV?

From: gsale2k (gsale2k_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 12/30/04 

Date: 29 Dec 2004 22:17:36 -0800

I opened up the TV and saw that the components are mostly just consists
of:
- two motherboards
- 3 picture tubes

I don't have any tools or service type of manuals. So I couldn't do
anything besides looking at the internal components.

I calculated what it could cost to fix this TV, or any other projection
TVs:
- labor: $314 + tax
- 3 replacement tubes: $191 + tax (each)
- total: about $1000.

No wonder I saw many people gave away their non-working projection TVs.
It just costs the same as purchasing a new TV. This doesn't sound
right.

Anyone with similar experience to share?

Thanks!

James Sweet wrote:
> "gsale2k" <gsale2k@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1104357175.594776.123050@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> > Is it possible to fix by myself?
> >
> > It's good to hear that the picture tubes are still fine. I just
checked
> > the goodguys.com site. It costs $200/tube.
> >
> > I also called local SONY authorized repairers. It costs $360 flat
rate
> > + parts. Ouch!
> >
>
>
> Whether it's possible to fix yourself depends on your level of
knowledge,
> selection of tools, experience, and the depth of the fault. The tubes
are
> *probably* ok, it's never a guarrantee, but if the picture was good
before
> it failed then chances are they're fine, they normally wear out
gradually
> getting dimmer and fuzzier. If you're not sure where to start then
you
> should probably call around to local shops as it's easy to turn a
small
> problem into a much bigger assortment of problems while throwing
money at
> the thing bit by bit until you've spent more than it would have cost
to have
> a pro fix it.

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