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ryyback
01-05-05, 05:51 AM
Hey all,
My tv,a Sanyo Spectra tech which is about 14 years old turns on but then minutes later turns off by itself.Age is a factor I'm sure,but my question is,is it worth it to fix or just bite the bullet sort of speak?? :)
My tv,a Sanyo Spectra tech which is about 14 years old turns on but then minutes later turns off by itself.Age is a factor I'm sure,but my question is,is it worth it to fix or just bite the bullet sort of speak?? :)
chirkware
01-05-05, 06:32 AM
Make sure the remote isn't hidden under a sofa cushion! Maybe you're sitting on it just right and hitting the power button. LOL
You probably should do a reality check. How big is the screen, and how much would it cost to just buy a new TV of the same size? Or :thinker: better yet, how about an upgrade? :D What useful features do newer TV's have that your old one doesn't have?
Unless the TV would be, say, $300-400 or more to replace with todays equivalent TV, you are probably better off replacing it.
Now, if you're local TV repairman is the friendly type, maybe they'll give you a look without charging you a bench fee. If its not worth repairing, give it to them for parts. Of course, most places probably charge a bench fee. :(
You probably should do a reality check. How big is the screen, and how much would it cost to just buy a new TV of the same size? Or :thinker: better yet, how about an upgrade? :D What useful features do newer TV's have that your old one doesn't have?
Unless the TV would be, say, $300-400 or more to replace with todays equivalent TV, you are probably better off replacing it.
Now, if you're local TV repairman is the friendly type, maybe they'll give you a look without charging you a bench fee. If its not worth repairing, give it to them for parts. Of course, most places probably charge a bench fee. :(
ryyback
01-05-05, 09:06 AM
Thanks for the reply,and you're right. I should just get a new one as this tv is only like a 20 incher and dog ate the remote years ago for a snack :) I was just uing this tv for PS2 and the like,but the deals are there to be seen :D
Off to find a new[er] Tv. :coffee:
Off to find a new[er] Tv. :coffee: