GE 31" TV. No picture

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BZLRBI

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Hi,

I'd love some clues on what to look for. It's a relatively basic set, 3 years
old, with RF and S inputs, neither of which are working (all of a sudden). I
get a plain gray screen, and I know the picture tube is okay, because the TV
menu screen comes up just fine. I figure it's a fuse or something, and it
would be a lot easier (and cheaper) to just get inside the thing and replace
what's wrong. Assuming a relative novice could do this...

Thanks in advance!
 
Given the total lack of any kind of real troubleshooting information or even
a model number and chassis number, it is clear you are in over your head and
need to take the set in for a proper repair estimate and diagnosis so you
can make an intelligent decision as to whether to have it repaired or not.
BTW it is not a fuse or something like that.

It is very possible that something is changed in the user setup that is
causing the no useable input condition. Check the owners manual and verify
the proper user settings, especially the Tv-Guide settings for use with or
without cable box or vcr if tv has that feature.

David

BZLRBI <bzlrbi@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20030803120803.23649.00000989@mb-m27.aol.com...
Hi,

I'd love some clues on what to look for. It's a relatively basic set, 3
years
old, with RF and S inputs, neither of which are working (all of a sudden).
I
get a plain gray screen, and I know the picture tube is okay, because the
TV
menu screen comes up just fine. I figure it's a fuse or something, and it
would be a lot easier (and cheaper) to just get inside the thing and
replace
what's wrong. Assuming a relative novice could do this...

Thanks in advance!
Click to expand...
 
Given the total lack of any kind of real troubleshooting information or even
a model number and chassis number, it is clear you are in over your head and
need to take the set in for a proper repair estimate and diagnosis so you
can make an intelligent decision as to whether to have it repaired or not.
BTW it is not a fuse or something like that.

It is very possible that something is changed in the user setup that is
causing the no useable input condition. Check the owners manual and verify
the proper user settings, especially the Tv-Guide settings for use with or
without cable box or vcr if tv has that feature.

David
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Hey Jerk Face,

If I hadn't properly trouble-shooted this, and explored all the possible user
setup problems, and checked the owner's manual, etc., I wouldn't have posted
this query. Go back under your rock.

If anyone has anything *constructive* to suggest, I'd appreciate it!
 
On 03 Aug 2003 19:51:18 GMT, bzlrbi@aol.com (BZLRBI) wrote:

Given the total lack of any kind of real troubleshooting information or even
a model number and chassis number, it is clear you are in over your head and
need to take the set in for a proper repair estimate and diagnosis so you
can make an intelligent decision as to whether to have it repaired or not.
BTW it is not a fuse or something like that.

It is very possible that something is changed in the user setup that is
causing the no useable input condition. Check the owners manual and verify
the proper user settings, especially the Tv-Guide settings for use with or
without cable box or vcr if tv has that feature.

David

Hey Jerk Face,

If I hadn't properly trouble-shooted this, and explored all the possible user
setup problems, and checked the owner's manual, etc., I wouldn't have posted
this query. Go back under your rock.

If anyone has anything *constructive* to suggest, I'd appreciate it!
Click to expand...
You didn't post any results of your troubleshooting, voltages, input
and output on IC's, etc.

We make it a habit around here to prevent people from killing
themselves. "Only a fuse or something was a dead giveaway that you
haven't an understanding of modern electronics, which can be hazardous
to your health if you ventured inside. David was trying to see that
your life was not endangered, and that's his thanks?

Tom
 
Now thats a sure way to get NO Help.

kip

--
Hey Jerk Face,

If I hadn't properly trouble-shooted this, and explored all the possible
user
setup problems, and checked the owner's manual, etc., I wouldn't have
posted
this query. Go back under your rock.

If anyone has anything *constructive* to suggest, I'd appreciate it!
Click to expand...
 
I stand by my statement that you have not posted anything to indicate that
you are capable of doing any kind of troubleshooting inside the set. Your
first posting and this one are clear indications you need to take the set
into a qualified, trained, and experienced technician to properly and SAFELY
diagnose the problem.

You still have not posted any real troubleshooting information, user or
otherwise.
Or even the most important information like model number, features of the tv
set, connection configuration, and user menu settings you have confirmed.

David

BZLRBI <bzlrbi@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20030803155118.23649.00000991@mb-m27.aol.com...
Given the total lack of any kind of real troubleshooting information or
even
a model number and chassis number, it is clear you are in over your head
and
need to take the set in for a proper repair estimate and diagnosis so you
can make an intelligent decision as to whether to have it repaired or
not.
BTW it is not a fuse or something like that.

It is very possible that something is changed in the user setup that is
causing the no useable input condition. Check the owners manual and
verify
the proper user settings, especially the Tv-Guide settings for use with
or
without cable box or vcr if tv has that feature.

David

Hey Jerk Face,

If I hadn't properly trouble-shooted this, and explored all the possible
user
setup problems, and checked the owner's manual, etc., I wouldn't have
posted
this query. Go back under your rock.

If anyone has anything *constructive* to suggest, I'd appreciate it!
Click to expand...
 
Tom.....
......you better be careful..... he will call you a Jerk Face too ! I
don't know about you, but I have been called worse things than that..
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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"Tom MacIntyre" <tom__macintyre@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:7jqqivg2m18bfplgqrcafv8nkpp97tsslf@4ax.com...
On 03 Aug 2003 19:51:18 GMT, bzlrbi@aol.com (BZLRBI) wrote:


Given the total lack of any kind of real troubleshooting information or
even
a model number and chassis number, it is clear you are in over your head
and
need to take the set in for a proper repair estimate and diagnosis so
you
can make an intelligent decision as to whether to have it repaired or
not.
BTW it is not a fuse or something like that.

It is very possible that something is changed in the user setup that is
causing the no useable input condition. Check the owners manual and
verify
the proper user settings, especially the Tv-Guide settings for use with
or
without cable box or vcr if tv has that feature.

David

Hey Jerk Face,

If I hadn't properly trouble-shooted this, and explored all the possible
user
setup problems, and checked the owner's manual, etc., I wouldn't have
posted
this query. Go back under your rock.

If anyone has anything *constructive* to suggest, I'd appreciate it!

You didn't post any results of your troubleshooting, voltages, input
and output on IC's, etc.

We make it a habit around here to prevent people from killing
themselves. "Only a fuse or something was a dead giveaway that you
haven't an understanding of modern electronics, which can be hazardous
to your health if you ventured inside. David was trying to see that
your life was not endangered, and that's his thanks?

Tom
Click to expand...
 
On Sun, 3 Aug 2003 21:29:20 -0700, "Sofie" <sofie@olypen.com> wrote:

Tom.....
.....you better be careful..... he will call you a Jerk Face too ! I
don't know about you, but I have been called worse things than that..
Click to expand...
Me too, Dan...I got over it. :)

Tom
 
Subject: Re: GE 31" TV. No picture
From: "Sofie" sofie@olypen.com
Date: 8/4/03 12:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: <viroaosil7jgf2@corp.supernews.com

Tom.....
.....you better be careful..... he will call you a Jerk Face too ! I
don't know about you, but I have been called worse things than that..
Click to expand...
Well, I call Mr. MacIntyre "Trapper" sometimes after the character of one of my
favorite shows, but he's gotten over that one too.....

John
 
On 05 Aug 2003 22:32:44 GMT, ohger1s@aol.com (John Del) wrote:

Subject: Re: GE 31" TV. No picture
From: "Sofie" sofie@olypen.com
Date: 8/4/03 12:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id: <viroaosil7jgf2@corp.supernews.com

Tom.....
.....you better be careful..... he will call you a Jerk Face too ! I
don't know about you, but I have been called worse things than that..

Well, I call Mr. MacIntyre "Trapper" sometimes after the character of one of my
favorite shows, but he's gotten over that one too.....
Click to expand...
So, you liked "Trapper John, M.D.", did you? One of Pernell Roberts'
finest roles. LOL

Tom

PS_I don't care what you call me, as long as you don't call me late
for a meal. :)

John
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