TV Broken - can I get any money for it?

united4ever

8 year old samsung 32 inche led tv. Worked fine until a few weeks ago when it had a crackling sound finally packed in last week. I researched it but and seems like there was a global problem with this batch of samsung tvs due to incorrect capacitor installed. Samsung just referred me to the local service centre which is just a local repair shop wanting £48 just to look at it.

Anyway, I have a new tv now and the old one looks like it's heading to the tip this week - or is there anywhere I can get a few quid for it? It worked perfectly until this last few weeks.

worried_jim

eBay of course.

pappa_golf

sound gone = deaf clinic

picture gone = blind club


both gone = tip

googler

eBay or Gumtree as "For parts or not working".

Google for a YouTube video detailing what's needed to replace the capacitor. Then learn how to do this, or find someone who can.

Crinkmeister

Model number?

forgotmyname

My current TV has had 2 repairs, given to me because it wouldnt power on. Fixed for less than £1.50 by replacing the capacitors on the power side. very easy all labelled.
2nd time the sound went which required a board, a whopping £12 but worth it if it lasts.

Next time its probably a new one though. Unless i find a TV bigger than 42" for under £20?

[Deleted User]

Hi,

pappa_golf wrote: »

sound gone = deaf clinic

picture gone = blind club


both gone = tip

you need two tvs, one with sound and one with picture, then just have them both on same programme at same time.

Head_The_Ball

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,

you need two tvs, one with sound and one with picture, then just have them both on same programme at same time.

Grandad in Only Fools and Horses needed three TVs.

Head_The_Ball

united4ever wrote: »

8 year old samsung 32 inche led tv. Worked fine until a few weeks ago when it had a crackling sound finally packed in last week. I researched it but and seems like there was a global problem with this batch of samsung tvs due to incorrect capacitor installed. Samsung just referred me to the local service centre which is just a local repair shop wanting £48 just to look at it.

Anyway, I have a new tv now and the old one looks like it's heading to the tip this week - or is there anywhere I can get a few quid for it? It worked perfectly until this last few weeks.

About 4 years ago our Samsung 42 inch LED TV failed. A new circuit board cost me about £30. It was easy to fit and sorted the problem. The TV is still in regular use today.

If you are not confident about fitting new capacitors, google for a replacement circuit board.

united4ever

crinkmeister wrote: »

model number?

le32b450c4w

Crinkmeister

Do you want to fix it? Could be something simple as others have suggested. Post a picture of the power supply board if you can.