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What would you make out of CRT tv???

17 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/what-would-you-make-out-of-crt-tv.179509/

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vishu_ka Original post #1
Nov 20, 2013 at 2:32 PM
Its an Onida igo series 21" CRT TV..... if anyone knows kindly tell waht happened to it???:cry:

Its showing only this display continuously...... only for once it worked in between this period!
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Gollum
Gollum #6
Nov 20, 2013 at 6:51 PM
How old is the TV. the main board might have bent far too much and so this may happen. Generally happens if there is an issue with the AGC. But if that is the issue then the AV mode should work fine.
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vishu_ka #7
Nov 21, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Gollum said:
How old is the TV. the main board might have bent far too much and so this may happen. Generally happens if there is an issue with the AGC. But if that is the issue then the AV mode should work fine.
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TV is i guess 12-15 yrs old.... as i told in both mode it shows same display!
Is there anything i can do or should i take it to repair shop???
prehistoricgamer
prehistoricgamer #8
Nov 21, 2013 at 1:08 AM
I don't think it'd be wise to repair it at this stage. OK just saying. Don't take my word for it though. I guess u r better off buying a low budget LCD TV than to get a 12 years old tv repaired. E products don't last long.
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vishu_ka #9
Nov 21, 2013 at 2:56 PM
Actually i thought there might be something i can do about it but i guess i will get it repaired for now as i m planning for 32" LED tv after Feb14!!
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arvindrao15 #10
Nov 21, 2013 at 9:53 PM
I presume your tube inside that helps the display is gone.
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vishu_ka #11
Nov 22, 2013 at 12:54 PM
ok i got it repaired..... but can switching off TV directly from wall can be cause of this???
prehistoricgamer
prehistoricgamer #12
Nov 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM
vishu_ka said:
ok i got it repaired..... but can switching off TV directly from wall can be cause of this???
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Im not from an EC background but it could be. Its always advised to switch off first via remote and then the switch.

Switching off from the main is similar to a power cut which we know that in usual cases, leads to failure of some components.
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vishu_ka #13
Nov 24, 2013 at 11:49 AM
prehistoricgamer said:
Im not from an EC background but it could be. Its always advised to switch off first via remote and then the switch.

Switching off from the main is similar to a power cut which we know that in usual cases, leads to failure of some components.
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Remote's only button that stopped working is ON/OFF :(
flyingcow
flyingcow #14
Nov 24, 2013 at 12:24 PM
hm.. try using the button on the tv to switch off...
prehistoricgamer
prehistoricgamer #15
Nov 24, 2013 at 6:59 PM
vishu_ka said:
Remote's only button that stopped working is ON/OFF :(
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Get a new or used remote then. Some remotes r compatible with other TVs as well. Especially old ones. Or try repairing the remote. Better than taking chances with the mains.
aaruni
aaruni #16
Nov 24, 2013 at 8:02 PM
vishu_ka said:
ok i got it repaired..... but can switching off TV directly from wall can be cause of this???
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flyingcow said:
hm.. try using the button on the tv to switch off...
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Try doing that. Switching off with remote still uses power, "vampire consumption", and puts it only in standby mode. Pulling the plug in standby mode can cause similar problems to pulling the plug while on, because many components are still running, AFAIK.
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vishu_ka #17
Nov 26, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Ok, from now on first main button from TV then from wall........