Samsung TV Won't Turn On ? EZ Fix

[F16 1UB]

If you own/ed a Samsung tv that's been cycling on & off several times before it FINALLY comes on and then 1 day it DOESN'T....this is for you. Cost for service technician repair alleged from $150 to as much as the cost for a new tv.

I read on the i-net and watched a youtube video about an EZ fix. I ordered the parts....bought a soldering iron....quit fishing for a day.....and got to work.

Removed old bulging capacitors....installed new....plugged in tv & PRESTO. :a040:

Total cost

$13.95 repair kit
$15.00 soldering iron because I gave mine to the kids when we moved to TV

[KathieI]

16, you're such a genius and sooo handy, that's why I love you!!!
So, how's the fish biting lately? catching any that you can keep? We had a good ole southern fish fry the other night, it was FANTASTIC!!! see ya soon...

[buzzy]

Samsung has a tech bulletin on that. I had a free in-home repair done last year, but that may not still be available. Might be worth a call to customer service.

However, congratulations to F16 1UB for being self-sufficient and passing the word along. I'm a Mr. Fixit type, so I know the feeling. I love to replace cell phone and GPS batts for five or ten bucks.

[F16 1UB]

IF your tv is under warranty it may be repaired. There's hundreds of posts saying just the opposite after 1 yr ownership. Samsung shows no mercy. It's YOUR problem. Many wonder why there's never been a recall enacted. My Hitachi, Philips, Sylvania, & Sanyo all work fine. Now I can include the Samsung after my fix.

[buzzy]

I just received this notice today. I have already had my repair. Pass this along to anyone you know who is affected.

*** this is a system generated email from an unmonitored mailbox. Please do not reply ***

Dear Valued Customer,

Our records show that you own a Samsung television Model(s). Under a Class Action Settlement,
You might be eligible for a free repair, reimbursement of the repair costs that you have already paid, or other settlement benefits.
Please see the linked notice (SAMSUNG's Digital World (http://www.samsung.com/capacitorsettlement)) regarding the settlement.
For additional information, visit our web site SAMSUNG's Digital World (http://www.samsung.com/capacitorsettlement), or call 888-899-7602 between 9am and 9pm EST.

Thank you
Samsung Service Team

[natickdan]

I had a similar issue with my Sony TV. There was a class action lawsuit because Sony continued to use a critical component they knew had a high failure rate after one year. This would put the problem out beyond their warranty and, at that point, they were no longer responsible...so they thought. I believed they doubled the warranty to two years and, as with Samsung, they reimbursed for repairs.

In my case, when I purchased my TV I also purchased a 5 year warranty from Sony. Four years later when my TV failed because of the problematic component, I settled with Sony for $1400. I then purchased a new LED TV and it wasn't a Sony. I was fortunate, but there were many loyal Sony customers that got screwed.

[chuckinca]

We have four Samsung TV (two in each house) and a computer monitor - they all work fine.

Haven't received a letter from Samsung yet on the class action law suit.


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[tkret]

16, you're such a genius and sooo handy, that's why I love you!!!
So, how's the fish biting lately? catching any that you can keep? We had a good ole southern fish fry the other night, it was FANTASTIC!!! see ya soon...
Kathie .... yes, 16 is a genius, but if you've ever seen him fishing, you'll know that he didn't miss much by staying home and fixing his television.:clap2:

[cartersd]

I just got the Class action notice right after my 5 year old, 46 inch LCD set was taken in for service. It is hung from a bracket with an extending arm. It turns out that after it was taken down from the hanging bracket and taken in to the technician, the problem disappeared. The technician says he has seen this happen once before. It seems the hanging from the wall bracket creates a warp that over time(for us, 10 months ) causes something to fail.
How are you at modifying wall hanging brackets?

[joshnc55]

:swear:I have a 52'' Samsung projection style television (model HL/T5075S) that has just done what you described. And everyone I speak with, say it's the capacitors...The warranty has run out, and dont even have a remote for it...But I love it...It had problems coming on one other time, and that's been aprox. a month ago...I have been hearing popping noises and have been a little concerned...Left it on while I slept, and woke up to the sound of a show on cable running through my surround sound, but no picture...I unplugged it, now the cycling happens with no success in turning on...Should I get the repair kit before spending all that money taking it somewhere?.....Someone with some experience or knowledge to this problem please give me some advice...:ohdear:

[F16 1UB]

Go pull up a youtube video for Samsung tv repair. There's several on replacing capacitors & clicking noise. Parts are available from ebay or amazon. Do it yourself - just unplug the unit for 30 min, remove the board with the bulging capacitors that'll be VERY obvious, change ones that may even have a slight bulge. The kit will include more than enough. Just watch youtube a few times & you'll get the hang of it. You have nothing to lose.

[784caroline]

MY LN52A650 Samsung just started acting up (cycling off and on...and I was not playing with the remote) so I called Samsung. They arranged to have a Service tech from Ocala make a service call to check out the capacitor(s). If the Capacitors are bad, they will be replaced . While here they will also check out the power unit. Hopefully this will be done by wednesday !

When this TV was aprox 4 months old I had the MotherBoard replaced for the TV simply went dead.

Samsung has been good with making repairs covering both labor and cost of parts. TV is 3 1/2 years old..not under warranty. I believe the class action lawsuit settlement was for specific tv models manfacturered prior to December 2008.

[784caroline]

I jiust had the Samsung repair guy come by and he replaced 4 capacitors in the TV. ONe capicator was obviously "bloated" and he reaplced the others as identified by the Samsung Tech buletin.

My problem now is that the TV has the same problems as before......talk about being confused and frustrated!

[2BNTV]

I jiust had the Samsung repair guy come by and he replaced 4 capacitors in the TV. ONe capicator was obviously "bloated" and he reaplced the others as identified by the Samsung Tech buletin.

My problem now is that the TV has the same problems as before......talk about being confused and frustrated!

I would call them again as he must have warrantied the repair.

Seems like he missed something. He looked at the sympton and not the cure.

[pfhannan]

I did the same with a 42" Poloroid

[784caroline]

The repairman was called by Samsung to repalce the capicators in the tech bulletin. When you talk to Samsung they tell you there may be something else wrong with the set...thats not under warranty.


Right now I am looking at the digital box from Comcast as possibly being the culprit for when I go directly from the wall to the set all seems to be well...but of course I can only get limited channels.

[rubicon]

Repair man just left and replaced four capacitors. when we checked the screen has two thin lines on both sides. Repairman pulled cover off again and played with it for a while. He said if the lines stayed maybe picture is going. Well I have had TV for about two hours nd lines disappeared. Still think I will be doing an advanced search for a new TV

[billethkid]

joshnc55...you might call customer service to see whether you are entitled to the free in home repair of the failed or failing capacitors. My 2 year old 52 inch Samsung was out of warranty but still covered by the technical bulletin issued about the known faulty capacitors.

btk

[VillageOyster]

We have four Samsung TV (two in each house) and a computer monitor - they all work fine.

Haven't received a letter from Samsung yet on the class action law suit.


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Havent received mine yet either. But, after I saw your post my wife checked into it and I guess I should be receiving one sometime soon.

[rubicon]

I never received a letter from Samsung and only heard about the class action from this thread. My Samsung is still purrrring

[OldManTime]

If you own/ed a Samsung tv that's been cycling on & off several times before it FINALLY comes on and then 1 day it DOESN'T....this is for you. Cost for service technician repair alleged from $150 to as much as the cost for a new tv.

I read on the i-net and watched a youtube video about an EZ fix. I ordered the parts....bought a soldering iron....quit fishing for a day.....and got to work.

Removed old bulging capacitors....installed new....plugged in tv & PRESTO. :a040:

Total cost

$13.95 repair kit
$15.00 soldering iron because I gave mine to the kids when we moved to TV



I found a 42" Poloroid, same problem, 2 caps, cost $5.80, i had a soldering iron :-)