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Phillips Television 2 and a bit years old broke?
lindsey_toffee_girl
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in Techie Stuff
Hi all I have never posted on this board before, mainly on the beauty bit!
I got up this morning and swtiched my TV on only to find the picture flashed off very quicky, the audio was still on and fine, so no picture at all. Had a mess with the wires in the back, no joy!
Switched the TV on and off a couple of times, to notice a burning smell then!
ANy ideas what this problem could be?
I have rang Comet as this is where the TV is from though it is no longer under warrenty, but I have paid them £30 to come out and take a look!
Supppose what I ma trying to ask has anybody exprienced this before, I also think this is disgraceful as the TV is not that old, so hoping it is a maunfacturers problem, though somehow I know this will not happen!
thanks, Lindsey
I got up this morning and swtiched my TV on only to find the picture flashed off very quicky, the audio was still on and fine, so no picture at all. Had a mess with the wires in the back, no joy!
Switched the TV on and off a couple of times, to notice a burning smell then!
ANy ideas what this problem could be?
I have rang Comet as this is where the TV is from though it is no longer under warrenty, but I have paid them £30 to come out and take a look!
Supppose what I ma trying to ask has anybody exprienced this before, I also think this is disgraceful as the TV is not that old, so hoping it is a maunfacturers problem, though somehow I know this will not happen!
thanks, Lindsey
Loves Vegas shopping and beauty products!
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Oh Blimey Lindsey
What a shame. I can only say I am a big fan of Phillips products and in the past wouldn't touch anything else because of their reliability. Our old Phillips TV lasted over 12 years and was still working when we replaced it (huge old set).
I know this doesn't help you with your problem but thought would mention my experience with Phillips in case it helps reassure you. Hopefully Comet engineer will help - if not are there any independent TV repair guys in your area?0 -
thanks, I am going to let Comet look at it and then depending on the problem look at some other repair places! thanksLoves Vegas shopping and beauty products!0
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Too late now, but if you have to replace the TV, go to John Lewis, they give a free 5 year warranty with their TV's.0
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You should be covered by the sale of goods act anyway.
The last paragraph in this article is the relevant bit
http://www.which.co.uk/advice/understanding-the-sale-of-goods-act/your-rights/index.jsp
Basically a telly should last longer than two years so it is up to the reatiler to sort out.
Another article here
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2006/mar/25/consumernews.howtocomplainIt's my problem, it's my problem
If I feel the need to hide
And it's my problem if I have no friends
And feel I want to die0 -
thanks I will take a look nowLoves Vegas shopping and beauty products!0
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