CCFL lamp

[mitsukiso]

Hey guys
i have a samsung 26 inch tv with backlight problem. need to change CCFL lamps. the problem is that it has U-Shape lamps and i only have straight ones. Can i just attack one to other?.. so that 2 straight one make 1 U-shape?.. it's a stupid question, but i've never done before

[tvtimmy]

Re: CCFL lamp

If your bulbs reach the ends of the screen, I would try it.

[heavymachines]

Re: CCFL lamp

I have done this before with u shaped bulb replacement used 2 straight tubes it worked however it had a dark spots in tubes and did show little bit when watching tv. It did seem to improve after a period of warming up. Sent it out that way and still works and been 3 months or lil longer since that repair. it was all i could do for it. U bulbs can be custom made by ccfl warehouse but bit pricey and it was only a 32 inch tv so it was hardly worth it.

[llonen]

Re: CCFL lamp

I have done this a few times in the past, it usually works and I have not had any complaints from clients.

[mitsukiso]

Re: CCFL lamp

tvtimmy, heavymachines, llonen thank you guys! you've saved my ass