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colour tube on tv

hiya again- more brain picking im afraid....
if the colour tube has gone on my tv can it be replaced or do I have to start shopping around for a new telly?
many thanks
keeley
Keeley x

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  • Zagu
    Zagu Posts: 2,711 Forumite
    It probably can be replaced, but I doubt if it would be worth it as it might cost more than buying a new TV.
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  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    Zagu's right, it's such a major component that when you figure in repair labour it usually is far more economical to buy a new tv. Well you can use it as an excuse to anyway ;)
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  • cledor
    cledor Posts: 809 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    It's a trip to the local rubbish dump I'm afraid....
  • thank you for your replies- i was worried that may be the answer. Are the CRT TV the ones that are going to be useless once the signal is turned off?
    Keeley x
  • Labman_2
    Labman_2 Posts: 952 Forumite
    Assuming we're talking analogue/digital regarding the cut off question, if you are buying a new TV you're probably should either make sure it's Digital or be prepared to buy a digi box.
  • DavidHM
    DavidHM Posts: 481 Forumite
    Any CRT TV with a SCART will work just fine once analogue is switched off, as long as you have a £20 digital box plugged into it.

    I bought an immaculate, 6-year-old 20" TV on eBay for £10 - far less than you could possibly repair a TV for.
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