No power after Lightning

[sonictherevenge]

I actually have 2 questions I am going to pick up a 50 hitachi tommorow Its not working after a lightning stike what would be the main areas to look for to try to fix it. And, number 2 if I cant get it working even though its a little bigger screen that the 46 inch I have now can I trim the screen down to replace mine its a little scratched.

 

[TLS Guy]

I actually have 2 questions I am going to pick up a 50 hitachi tommorow Its not working after a lightning stike what would be the main areas to look for to try to fix it. And, number 2 if I cant get it working even though its a little bigger screen that the 46 inch I have now can I trim the screen down to replace mine its a little scratched.

Your not going to fix it, and no, you can not trim a screen.

Option 1. Get a professional opinion on the possibility of repair on the 50 inch.

Option 2. Take the 50 inch to the electronic recycling center.

Option 3. Leave the 50 inch cluttering your place for the next 25 years.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Option 3. Leave the 50 inch cluttering your place for the next 25 years.

He can glue a really nice poster on it

 

[jaydog67]

How extensive is your repair capability? For one you asked about trimming the screen down(can't do that). But as for getting it fixed, could be expensive. I'm in agreement with the other posters here that it won't be anything simple like a fuse.

Call the mfgr and give them the scenario. They may know something about ... for example the power supply could have a built in surge protector or the tv has some other built in over-surge protecting capability. I haven't heard of lightening strikes happening too often, but apparently once too many for you. More than likely the TV is not fixable. So don't get your hopes up. I wouldn't waste the precious gas or energy by picking it up. Call Hitachi first. Oh and to everyone else "get surge protectors" you never know when your number comes up. If it does by a lottery ticket.

 

[Midcow2]

I actually have 2 questions I am going to pick up a 50 hitachi tommorow Its not working after a lightning stike what would be the main areas to look for to try to fix it. And, number 2 if I cant get it working even though its a little bigger screen that the 46 inch I have now can I trim the screen down to replace mine its a little scratched.

Normally, if it wan't powered on when lighting stuck, it is relatively easy for a professional to fix. The initial transfomer and diodes would need to be replaced by a PROFESSIONAL. The problem is even though it is easy it might be expensive because a lot of power goes through the transformer and diodes and a lot of power equates to a lot of $$$. Get an estimate and check different places. Some have ceheap estimates( intial diagonostics) and some will apply to the bill if you repair with them. It pays to chop around ( call on the phone) with different repair companies; they are not all the same.

 

[sonictherevenge]

Hey guys I recieved the TV yesterday morning, popped in a fuse instantly blew pulled the power/ deflection board testing a few things all fine got to the Bridge rectifier mounted on the heatsink and one side was shorted So I went to a local repair shop and got a new one for 6 bucks put it in and its been running since. You all misunderstood me I have worked on electronics for about 10 years but mostly CD, DVD, Game systems. PC's I dont know alot about TV specific repairs you all seem to So thats why I was asking I'm sorry for being so Generic as far as the screen I didnt know you couldnt trim them You got me there.

 

[Adam]

Excellent. Glad that you were able to troubleshoot it and get it up and running again!

 

[croseiv]

Hey guys I recieved the TV yesterday morning, popped in a fuse instantly blew pulled the power/ deflection board testing a few things all fine got to the Bridge rectifier mounted on the heatsink and one side was shorted So I went to a local repair shop and got a new one for 6 bucks put it in and its been running since. You all misunderstood me I have worked on electronics for about 10 years but mostly CD, DVD, Game systems. PC's I dont know alot about TV specific repairs you all seem to So thats why I was asking I'm sorry for being so Generic as far as the screen I didnt know you couldnt trim them You got me there.

Wow man! I'm very impressed.

 

[jaydog67]

Cngrats on the fix..... I'll be hitting you up next time there is a lightening strike around here....

 

[Alex2507]

50 hitachi .

for 6 bucks QUOTE]

You know, had you shopped around some, you might have been able to save some money.

That really is the bargain of the year. Good for you.