I'm in the deep end here
I've been asked to look at this Samsung flat screen. Picture looks like it's got noise or something going on. Pic's etc below. Any pointers will be appreciated.
It's a VERY, VERY common fault - as I said, a failure of the LCD screen, or part there of. It 'may' be on the T-CON board, but this is supplied as part of the LCD panel, and isn't often available separately - even with second hand boards, there's also an issue that it 'might' need a software update, and you would need to locate an update for your exact T-CON board, TV model and serial number, and physical LCD hardware. If you're lucky, one out of the exact same set might work as is.
I'm in the deep end with Flat screens. I've been paid per job since 2001. I know my way around CRT. Flat screens are another whole ball game... it's not gonna do me any good to now do flat screens and I'm basically stuffed. Can't learn and try make money at the same time.
Costs the company nothing. While I'm gonna starve. No more.
People that are not Technically inclined just want to see money coming in from repairs.
It's a VERY, VERY common fault - as I said, a failure of the LCD screen, or part there of. It 'may' be on the T-CON board, but this is supplied as part of the LCD panel, and isn't often available separately - even with second hand boards, there's also an issue that it 'might' need a software update, and you would need to locate an update for your exact T-CON board, TV model and serial number, and physical LCD hardware. If you're lucky, one out of the exact same set might work as is.
Right now I don't have enough accurate info of the sets history here. Suffice to say people tried stuff etc etc. So it looks like I could end up in the middle of something I didn't create. All my gut feeling is telling me now is back off.
And that is what I'm doing with this set. Thanks Champ but I know when to leave something alone.
Right now I don't have enough accurate info of the sets history here. Suffice to say people tried stuff etc etc. So it looks like I could end up in the middle of something I didn't create. All my gut feeling is telling me now is back off.
And that is what I'm doing with this set. Thanks Champ but I know when to leave something alone.
The days of making any money on TV repairs was CRT, now the parts are too expensive, rarely available, and new TV's are dirt cheap.
I always imagined when I retired (which isn't far away) I'd be able to make a nice little living doing a few repairs a week - not a chance now
I'm very pleased to out of the TV trade, I'm earning less money now, but I'm working less days (only 4 days a week) and much shorter days as well, and I'm having a lot of fun
The days of making any money on TV repairs was CRT, now the parts are too expensive, rarely available, and new TV's are dirt cheap.
I always imagined when I retired (which isn't far away) I'd be able to make a nice little living doing a few repairs a week - not a chance now
I'm very pleased to out of the TV trade, I'm earning less money now, but I'm working less days (only 4 days a week) and much shorter days as well, and I'm having a lot of fun
The days of making any money on TV repairs was CRT, now the parts are too expensive, rarely available, and new TV's are dirt cheap.
I always imagined when I retired (which isn't far away) I'd be able to make a nice little living doing a few repairs a week - not a chance now
I'm very pleased to out of the TV trade, I'm earning less money now, but I'm working less days (only 4 days a week) and much shorter days as well, and I'm having a lot of fun
If that ain't the truth! Can't make a dime or retire repairing any consumer electronics anymore. That was my hopeful plan also. Missing those local electronic parts stores also! Can't afford all those mail order shipping cost either.
So, I hear those lines a lot...and I believe you. But I can't help but wonder if there is still a niche there.....
Consumer throws it out when broken.
You retrieve at no cost.
You repair, maybe 20% to some kind of working state.
You sell/consign at a thrift/used store.
Is there any room for that? I am just curious. I have no interest in doing this but I note that there are many "second hand" options and recently I was impressed by the second hand clothing options (people who bought very high end designer crap and grew out of it).
The key, of course, is to exploit the "thrown out when the fix was feasible and even easy".
Again, I don't know, but wonder what others think.
Although, not wanting to be Sanford & Son, I have bought very few NEW items in the past few years! Just can't seem to make it profitable. We need to start an organization or something to pool talents! Hi, hi.