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  • Nocta
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2012
    • 117
    • Argentina
    #1

    Looking for a 2nd opinion

    Hi guys,

    I'm about to buy 2 TVs. Both of them are not working. They've the 'famous' 2 secs to black.

    My question is: is it really worth it? I don't mean the price, I mean if you think it'd be possible to fix them. Nothing is impossible but I won't worth it if I had to spend too much to fix them.
    I know if I do, I can sell them and get three times what I'll pay for them.

    Both are plasma: Philips 42FD9932 and JVC GM-V42UG.

    Thanks.
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    • retiredcaps
      Badcaps Legend
      • Apr 2010
      • 9271
      #2
      Re: Looking for a 2nd opinion

      Originally posted by Nocta
      They've the 'famous' 2 secs to black.

      Both are plasma: Philips 42FD9932 and JVC GM-V42UG.
      My 2 seconds to black troubleshooting guide has NO advice for plasmas.

      Since I have been participating here, my observation is that plasmas are a much more difficult to repair compared than lcds. They often require complete board replacements (not component level repairs) and only a very few are fixable with "simple" bad caps or blown fuses.

      In addition, the resolution for 42FD9932 is only 480p and looks to be 11 years old. The JVC GM-V42UG is also 480p and 8 years old.

      I, personally, would pass on both. Replacement boards may be difficult to find for both. Of course, research both on the Internet and maybe both are simple cap and fuses replacements?
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        • Nocta
          Senior Member
          • Mar 2012
          • 117
          • Argentina
          #3
          Re: Looking for a 2nd opinion

          Thanks retiredcaps for you answer.

          I'd add a Sony PFM32C1 to the list too.

          I know they're old but I can sell them anyway in my country. I've been doing a little research and the boards are a little expensive and it'd take a month to arrive.
          I don't know much about plasmas, that's why I'm asking. You're probably right, maybe I should pass.

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            • retiredcaps
              Badcaps Legend
              • Apr 2010
              • 9271
              #4
              Re: Looking for a 2nd opinion

              The other potential problem with old plasmas is burn in. The screens might have the 4:3 bars or 16:9 bars burnt in. Newer plasmas have features to reduce the chance of burn in.
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                • retiredcaps
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                  • Apr 2010
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                  #5
                  Re: Looking for a 2nd opinion

                  Examples of burn in

                  http://www.plasmasaver.com/burnin.html

                  http://samsungplasmatvfaq.com/index....mage_retention

                  The other issue to think about is what kind, if any, type of warranty do you offer? If none, no worries for you. If you offer any kind of warranty, will you be confident enough in the replacement parts lasting?
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                    • Nocta
                      Senior Member
                      • Mar 2012
                      • 117
                      • Argentina
                      #6
                      Re: Looking for a 2nd opinion

                      Great to know, retiredcaps. I'll pass on all of them.

                      Thanks. You saved me a lot of money

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