Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died

tuxpuff · 10-20-2009, 08:05 PM

Just watching TV and it shut off...won't power back on...not giving me any indicator lights. Darn thing is 13 months old...1 month out of warranty.

Any ideas before I take it in to a local repair shop and once again lose my cigar budget?

AD720 · 10-20-2009, 08:09 PM

Be prepared to spend almost as much to fix it as it would cost to just get a new one. My buddy just bought a 50 inch name-brand plasma for $700...

Blueface · 10-20-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Be prepared to spend almost as much to fix it as it would cost to just get a new one. My buddy just bought a 50 inch name-brand plasma for $700...

Get a new one.

GreekGodX · 10-20-2009, 08:24 PM

How did you pay for it? Visa, MC, Amex all have extended warranties for products. Google "credit card warranties" or somthing like that. Should give you all the info you need to make a claim through them and get your t.v fixed for free!

10-20-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

How did you pay for it? Visa, MC, Amex all have extended warranties for products. Google "credit card warranties" or somthing like that. Should give you all the info you need to make a claim through them and get your t.v fixed for free!

Yup, takes some time, but AMEX has bought me a new laptop before a month out of warranty.

tuxpuff · 10-20-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

How did you pay for it? Visa, MC, Amex all have extended warranties for products. Google "credit card warranties" or somthing like that. Should give you all the info you need to make a claim through them and get your t.v fixed for free!

Great suggestion thanks. I looked and my card doesn't have anything like that...just some crap when you're traveling. I'm almost positive it must be the power supply.

JE3146 · 10-20-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Great suggestion thanks. I looked and my card doesn't have anything like that...just some crap when you're traveling. I'm almost positive it must be the power supply.

If you're electronically inclined and know whats wrong with it, could always order the spare part and do it yourself.

The key is knowing whats wrong...

BORIStheBLADE · 10-20-2009, 10:29 PM

I'll tell you what I have done a couple of times. If you know where you bought it from and they still sell the same exact model buy another one. Make sure that you can bring it back and get a refund if your not happy with it though. In a couple of days put the old one in the box and return it and get your money back.

I know it sounds kind of frugal, but in a situation like that I would probably do it.

10-20-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

I'll tell you what I have done a couple of times. If you know where you bought it from and they still sell the same exact model buy another one. Make sure that you can bring it back and get a refund if your not happy with it though. In a couple of days put the old one in the box and return it and get your money back.

I know it sounds kind of frugal, but in a situation like that I would probably do it.

You no good sum*****.

bvilchez · 10-20-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

I'll tell you what I have done a couple of times. If you know where you bought it from and they still sell the same exact model buy another one. Make sure that you can bring it back and get a refund if your not happy with it though. In a couple of days put the old one in the box and return it and get your money back.

I know it sounds kind of frugal, but in a situation like that I would probably do it.

And the serial number!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

D_A · 10-21-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

I'll tell you what I have done a couple of times. If you know where you bought it from and they still sell the same exact model buy another one. Make sure that you can bring it back and get a refund if your not happy with it though. In a couple of days put the old one in the box and return it and get your money back.

I know it sounds kind of frugal, but in a situation like that I would probably do it.

To me it sounds a lot more like stealing.

T.G · 10-21-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Great suggestion thanks. I looked and my card doesn't have anything like that...just some crap when you're traveling. I'm almost positive it must be the power supply.

It probably is.

Toshiba has had problems with their power supplies for years.

yourchoice · 10-21-2009, 01:58 PM

Did you try taking it back to the store you bought it from? They may just swap it out for the same model, especially if it's a big box store. Also, sometimes warranties have a grace period. I know new home warranties in the state of NJ have an unstated grace period of one month. That would be the first thing I would try.

tuxpuff · 10-21-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Did you try taking it back to the store you bought it from? They may just swap it out for the same model, especially if it's a big box store. Also, sometimes warranties have a grace period. I know new home warranties in the state of NJ have an unstated grace period of one month. That would be the first thing I would try.

Thanks for the ideas Joel. I bought it from Amazon...so no luck there.

bvilchez · 10-20-2009, 11:01 PM

well I found this for you...maybe it'll help

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/customer...AQLCD00088.pdf

tuxpuff · 10-20-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bvilchez

well I found this for you...maybe it'll help

http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/customer...AQLCD00088.pdf

Thanks for the link...I've tried that without luck.

10-21-2009, 12:20 AM

Tux, when you power on the TV, the LED power indicator will probably blink in some sequence, something like blink 4 times, 3 times, 1 long blink-2 short blinks...

Cross that with the troubleshooting section on Toshiba's site. It should give you an idea of the failing component.

Could be something simple like the lamp going out.

tuxpuff · 10-21-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JKim

Tux, when you power on the TV, the LED power indicator will probably blink in some sequence, something like blink 4 times, 3 times, 1 long blink-2 short blinks...

Cross that with the troubleshooting section on Toshiba's site. It should give you an idea of the failing component.

Could be something simple like the lamp going out.

It won't power up at all...no lights

10-21-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

It won't power up at all...no lights

This equals power supply... If you have any experience with electronics and have a multi meter you could probably find the bad component and change it. Doesn't get much easier than power supplies. If not then be prepared to be baffled by bullshit by the repairman when he charges you $400+ for what is probably a $10 bridge diode.

10-21-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

I'll tell you what I have done a couple of times. If you know where you bought it from and they still sell the same exact model buy another one. Make sure that you can bring it back and get a refund if your not happy with it though. In a couple of days put the old one in the box and return it and get your money back.

I know it sounds kind of frugal, but in a situation like that I would probably do it.

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Originally Posted by D_A

To me it sounds a lot more like stealing.

That would be because it is stealing

10-20-2009, 08:05 PM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died Just watching TV and it shut off...won't power back on...not giving me any indicator lights. Darn thing is 13 months old...1 month out of warranty. Any ideas before I take it in to a local repair shop and once again lose my cigar budget?

10-20-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died Be prepared to spend almost as much to fix it as it would cost to just get a new one. My buddy just bought a 50 inch name-brand plasma for $700... __________________

10-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#4
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died How did you pay for it? Visa, MC, Amex all have extended warranties for products. Google "credit card warranties" or somthing like that. Should give you all the info you need to make a claim through them and get your t.v fixed for free! __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

10-20-2009, 10:29 PM	#8
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died I'll tell you what I have done a couple of times. If you know where you bought it from and they still sell the same exact model buy another one. Make sure that you can bring it back and get a refund if your not happy with it though. In a couple of days put the old one in the box and return it and get your money back. I know it sounds kind of frugal, but in a situation like that I would probably do it. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

10-21-2009, 01:58 PM	#13
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died Did you try taking it back to the store you bought it from? They may just swap it out for the same model, especially if it's a big box store. Also, sometimes warranties have a grace period. I know new home warranties in the state of NJ have an unstated grace period of one month. That would be the first thing I would try.

10-20-2009, 11:01 PM	#15
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died well I found this for you...maybe it'll help http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/customer...AQLCD00088.pdf

10-21-2009, 12:20 AM	#17
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toshiba 42" Regza LCD died Tux, when you power on the TV, the LED power indicator will probably blink in some sequence, something like blink 4 times, 3 times, 1 long blink-2 short blinks... Cross that with the troubleshooting section on Toshiba's site. It should give you an idea of the failing component. Could be something simple like the lamp going out.