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Originally Posted by Laker14
During yesterday's storm I was watching TV. We had a really close lightning strike. The flash and crack were instantaneous. Not sure where it hit, but I don't think it was my house.
The TV went blank. All other appliances, including WiFi continued to function. The TV, however, did not respond to resuscitavive efforts.
I popped the back off, and nothing looks fried.
Anyone out there have any experience with trying to have a modern TV repaired? Or is this just throw away item now?
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Lighting is a huge problem to appliances especially if the strike is close. I have a whole house power surge protector, installed by SECO, as well as a surge protector on each electrical appliance in my house. That includes my garage door opener as well. I also have a surge protector for the cable line to my router. Every barrier helps prevent what you have experienced. In addition I have a surge protector on my AC unit that SunKool installed. Despite every precaution, if the strike is close enough there is the real risk on damage to your appliances. I’m sorry this happened to you, especially with a new tv.