Tech question... LCD TV woes

Originally Posted by Baph

Hmm. Interesting. I'm in two minds about that...

On the one hand, it's not under warranty, so I wouldn't expect them to give a damn. I'm also fairly confident that I can fix it (if it's the causes that I mentionned). Also, it was the last of the line from the shop, and I got a discount for that, and the fact it was out on display in the shop.

On the other hand, you don't get if you don't ask...

Did you have to pay anything to get them to look at it, or indeed pay anything towards the replacement?

They picked it up and covered the costs, they then deducted one years 'use' out of what they deemed acceptable - a 6 year life, and offered the cash back.
This was all through currys who weren't too willing until they got a stroppy letter

[tigersaw]

It might be worth trying a large change of temperature - stick it in the garage and let it get cold - any difference may add weight to your 'retorquing' theory (I assume you mean the lcd panel edge connectors?)

Originally Posted by tigersaw

It might be worth trying a large change of temperature - stick it in the garage and let it get cold - any difference may add weight to your 'retorquing' theory (I assume you mean the lcd panel edge connectors?)

Hmm, another good idea.

But yea, the edge connectors - retorquing the panel basically involves unbolting the panel & letting the screen 'destress' itself. Then bolting it back together again.

Apparently stress in the LCD panel accounts for quite a few issues, as the weight of the screen rests mainly on the bottom brackets.

If I can't fix the TV, there's some programming work I could do with getting on with anyway...

Originally Posted by Baph

Again, that would mean earache from others in the house for not being able to watch the telly. That's not an option in my house, trust me. I'm getting enough earache whilst I'm at work & it's just the Mrs & youngest at home.

Whatever happened to sitting down as a family after dinner and talking to each other about the day and what you've been doing?



Have a nice weekend, whatever happens


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