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riverrat13
05-29-02, 10:46 AM
THE TELEVISION WAS A VICTIM OF THE NORTHRIDGE EARTHQUAKES. THE REPAIR MAN FIXED THE PICTURE BY PLACING MAGNETS ALL AROUND THE PICTURE. THE TV NOW HAS LINES THRU IT AND LOOKS TERRIBLE. I WAS TOLD THAT IF THE PICTURE TUBE WAS REPLACED THAT IT WOULD BE AS GOOD AS NEW. IF SO CAN THE PICTURE TUBE BE REPLACED WITHOUT HAVING TO USE ANY SPECIALITY TOOLS. (SOLDERING GUNS ETC) THANKS FOR ANY HELP ON THIS.
Smokey
05-29-02, 09:29 PM
Good evening, riverrat13:
Mercy! This sounds serious!
No! Replacing a picture tube takes a bit of skill that the average homeowner is not privy to. I used to replace them on the average of two a day, needed generators to display a fixed image on the screen, a bunch of tools, and a knowledge of the television requirements. But, then again, I was equipped to totally overhaul the set if it was necessary.
To have someone else do it, of course, costs some dollars. Considering what TV's cost these days, the replacement costs are a lot cheaper and a lot less frustrating.
Unless the set has historical value or varied personal value, I would suggest you spend your money on a new unit, junk the casualty, and go on with your life. But, if you decide to pursue this effort, come back and I will give you some guidelines.
Smokey ;)
Mercy! This sounds serious!
No! Replacing a picture tube takes a bit of skill that the average homeowner is not privy to. I used to replace them on the average of two a day, needed generators to display a fixed image on the screen, a bunch of tools, and a knowledge of the television requirements. But, then again, I was equipped to totally overhaul the set if it was necessary.
To have someone else do it, of course, costs some dollars. Considering what TV's cost these days, the replacement costs are a lot cheaper and a lot less frustrating.
Unless the set has historical value or varied personal value, I would suggest you spend your money on a new unit, junk the casualty, and go on with your life. But, if you decide to pursue this effort, come back and I will give you some guidelines.
Smokey ;)