TV repair discussion thread (consolidated)

[canopus88]

Yes. I am SO disappointed with LG TVs that I bought :

1. SkyWorth 42" LED TV
2. Xiaomi Mi TV 2 55" 4K LED TV

Now just hope that both will last >3yrs. If can least >5yrs, then I am a convert and NO MORE branded TVs for me liao.

haha. I bought another LG TV but this time with extended warranty. I sold my broken LG TV to a colleague for a mere $200.00 but he agrees to take the chance to repair it.

 

[canopus88]

Yes. I am SO disappointed with LG TVs that I bought :

1. SkyWorth 42" LED TV
2. Xiaomi Mi TV 2 55" 4K LED TV

Now just hope that both will last >3yrs. If can least >5yrs, then I am a convert and NO MORE branded TVs for me liao.

Did they advise on the likely cause and part(s) that need to be replaced?

Best to make sure that they still have the required spare parts in stock, otherwise, you may end up paying $$$ for them to tell you that you need to buy a new TV because LG no longer manufactures the spare parts for this model.

Hmm, LG quoted me $214 just for them to come down to check - looks like they may have reduced the price recently?

You are quoted $214 because you are out of warranty period if I am not wrong and this is for diagnostics and not including repair cost. I suggest u might as well get another TV technician since it is out of warranty and makes more economic sense too.

 

[Kitaro9202]

so far my house got sony and samsung tv

samsung tv over 5 year liao still working

sony over 3 years liao

 

[kun1he2]

You are quoted $214 because you are out of warranty period if I am not wrong and this is for diagnostics and not including repair cost. I suggest u might as well get another TV technician since it is out of warranty and makes more economic sense too.

zorrac's LG TV was purchased Jan 2012, i.e. should be out of warranty as well. Perhaps different price for different TV size/model?

Anyway, yes, $214 is just for making the onsite trip plus diagnostics. They also advised that based on the symptoms I described, it was most likely the main board, which is no longer in production - hence, cannot be repaired by LG... in other words, please go buy a new TV...

 

[ablenet]

Hi. I have the same model and same problem as you.

may I ask how much you repair it? can share with me the contact or cost please?

Thank you


melvin
hp: 90062558

Hi there,

Got a TV from LG, 55LW5700, currently something wrong with it. Screen does not light up and it only has pulsating red light on. Any idea what is the problem?

 

[WaYne900]

just got a problem with my TV. It is a Samsung tv.

Suddenly, the tv went off and when i try to on it, the following happens.

1) the samsung logo appear
2) it black out with the component word at the top left corner
3) it turn off
4) it turn back on and go back to step 1 and it will be on repeat mode.

Anyone can advise how i can solve this or who can i call?

 

[ziggybam]

I got a similar problem, but mine no logo can be seen. The repair team said is a panel issue. Got to replace whole panel.

just got a problem with my TV. It is a Samsung tv.

Suddenly, the tv went off and when i try to on it, the following happens.

1) the samsung logo appear
2) it black out with the component word at the top left corner
3) it turn off
4) it turn back on and go back to step 1 and it will be on repeat mode.

Anyone can advise how i can solve this or who can i call?

 

[boringLife-]

Hi anyone got cheap and reliable technician to recommend for tv? Yesterday plugged out my cabletv because my mum is cancelling it. But now my tv channel all hay wired and no audio

 

[socket_athlon]

just got a problem with my TV. It is a Samsung tv.

Suddenly, the tv went off and when i try to on it, the following happens.

1) the samsung logo appear
2) it black out with the component word at the top left corner
3) it turn off
4) it turn back on and go back to step 1 and it will be on repeat mode.

Anyone can advise how i can solve this or who can i call?

Most likely is due to popped capacitors. Pretty easy to fix, I fixed mine with knowledge from youtube and google. Went down to SL Tower and ask them to help solder on new and higher spec caps. (I was too lazy to do it myself) $25 all in repair cost, no taxi costs as I took out the motherboard and took train haha.

Cannot imagine how much those repairmen earn when usually the problem is just caused by 2 broken components costing $0.20 each.

 

[eevee11]

Hi all, anyone experienced tv screen flickering before? Any quick fix solution or need to send in for repair which might be costly? My tv is samsung led ua46d5000 but cos more than 4 yrs so no more warranty le. Started flickering only recently. Sighz ...

 

[darifianto]

I have Samsung plasma TV 43".
Suddenly have a loud bang sound, and the screen goes off and only the power light blinking.

Can anyone advise me who should i call ?
( off course not the ghostbuster bro.. )

 

[shoxx]

Hi anyone got recommendations for LED TV repair? Called up LG service quoted me $214 for technician to come down! No guarantee if can repair or not.....

 

[socket_athlon]

I have Samsung plasma TV 43".
Suddenly have a loud bang sound, and the screen goes off and only the power light blinking.

Can anyone advise me who should i call ?
( off course not the ghostbuster bro.. )

To all those that have a power issue, strip the TV down and take a high-red pic of the motherboard. Post it here so we can see if anything can be easily fixed.

Like this:

 

[silveryear]

LGTV 42lv3730 smart TV

Replied to your pm!

Hi, I got a LG 42LV3730. The power light on for a while then fade away n it on again n fade away a few seconds later. No picture or sound but can hear clicking sound when on power.
What's the cause and cost for it to be repair?
Advise greatly appreciated..

 

[fujiringo]

I have a LG 32" LCD TV. Everything is working fine accept for no sound. No warranty anymore, LG no part.

Anyone can advise where I could get the sound fix? I do not know how to DIY.

Want to get new TV but am not working and hub earning very slim salary and when we have enough, other things came that need us to spent the money away, really placing us in such quality of life. Throwing the TV away would be very sayang.

Please help as we have been watching this dummy TV more than half a year liao. Laughing at ourselves watching "eh gao hee" sigh..

 

[kun1he2]

I have a LG 32" LCD TV. Everything is working fine accept for no sound. No warranty anymore, LG no part.

Anyone can advise where I could get the sound fix? I do not know how to DIY.

Does the TV have a headphone jack?
If yes, you can try connecting your earphones to verify if it is working.
If working, then a viable solution is to use external speakers.

 

[rza29]

My LG 47LW5700 screen went black yest and can power on n off but no image n sound. Asked arnd quote $220 to replace mainboard. Tinking whether want to try self repair but not familiar with tv

 

[kun1he2]

My LG 47LW5700 screen went black yest and can power on n off but no image n sound. Asked arnd quote $220 to replace mainboard. Tinking whether want to try self repair but not familiar with tv

Better make sure they can get hold of the spare part mainboard first - I believe it is no longer in production.

 

[rza29]

Better make sure they can get hold of the spare part mainboard first - I believe it is no longer in production.

i quoted the wrong model. my tv is 47lw6500 instead...calling LG to check on parts availability

 

[kun1he2]

i quoted the wrong model. my tv is 47lw6500 instead...calling LG to check on parts availability

Mine was 55LW6500 - mainboard no longer in production - so had to buy new TV.

Believe it should be the same case for the 47" model - please do update on the outcome, thanks.