I have read the search threads on this set.
Here is my story.
In-laws set, 4 years old. Dish struck by Lightning. Only thing would come on was the solid color vizio power light. Took apart and tested output voltages and found only standby of 5.19 on two terminals. Ordered a used ebay power supply board and installed it. Same voltage so I assume I did not know how to test properly the Pwr on jumper deal but it was not clearly marked so I didn't wanna smoke something else. So I pulled replacement board and put old one back in. New board to be returned I just pay shipping. Now when I plug it in the light flashes a bit then goes solid and Vizio start up screen with Apps, Internet, etc on it comes on but the remote does not have any control over it. After a while it will go off then later cycle back on...same as some of the other threads on here I read where the EEPROM chip is blamed.
My question now is is this TV worth fixing ? A local repair shop will charge me a 60.00 deposit to be applied to the repair if I go through with it or keep the 60.00 for his effort. I just don't wanna get into deep and something else go out on it. Does anyone know what this repair would run if that is the issue. BTW, the TV appears to be a LG under the cover. the panel and boards all say LG on them. Appreciate any advice. I hoped to get lucky and fix it but I am hesitant to do the main board swap cause I am afraid something else could be messed up to.
Thanks,
Kyle
Here is my story.
In-laws set, 4 years old. Dish struck by Lightning. Only thing would come on was the solid color vizio power light. Took apart and tested output voltages and found only standby of 5.19 on two terminals. Ordered a used ebay power supply board and installed it. Same voltage so I assume I did not know how to test properly the Pwr on jumper deal but it was not clearly marked so I didn't wanna smoke something else. So I pulled replacement board and put old one back in. New board to be returned I just pay shipping. Now when I plug it in the light flashes a bit then goes solid and Vizio start up screen with Apps, Internet, etc on it comes on but the remote does not have any control over it. After a while it will go off then later cycle back on...same as some of the other threads on here I read where the EEPROM chip is blamed.
My question now is is this TV worth fixing ? A local repair shop will charge me a 60.00 deposit to be applied to the repair if I go through with it or keep the 60.00 for his effort. I just don't wanna get into deep and something else go out on it. Does anyone know what this repair would run if that is the issue. BTW, the TV appears to be a LG under the cover. the panel and boards all say LG on them. Appreciate any advice. I hoped to get lucky and fix it but I am hesitant to do the main board swap cause I am afraid something else could be messed up to.
Thanks,
Kyle
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