Mitsubishi, no picture

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Fri, 01/04/2008 - 11:01

John Porter

Hi, I'm new to this forum and I would like to present my television fault and get your take on what the problem might be. First my Mitsubishi large screen is a 35" picture tube television. The model number is CK-35304, manufactured in 1994. I was told by a repairman that it was not worth repairing based on it's age. The problem was the screen went black, there is no picture. The audio works as advertised, there is no visual picture. It has been trouble free up until the morning I went to turn it on when the screen was black. I was told that it has expensive diodes that cost more than it's worth. I would like at least make an attempt to have it repaired. Here in Arkansas, there is very little in repair technicians who will work on a TV, older than 10 years. The Tv, was not dropped or banged around or exposed to heat or cold. Any ideas on what the problem is? I do have a technician scheduled to have a look in two weeks, there earliest appointment opening. Any help or ideas will be appreciated.

Fri, 01/04/2008 - 12:04

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John Porter

Another repairman said it

Another repairman said it might be just an adjustment or a simple diode replacement. Still getting qualified opinions, please post your ideas if you experienced a similar problem and please state the fix.

Thu, 01/17/2008 - 20:24

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pacific

Hi, it worth repair, 35" is a

Hi, it worth repair, 35" is a big tv, it is not diodes

Fri, 01/18/2008 - 10:35

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Larry Dillon

This will be a hard call, as

This will be a hard call, as the set does have some age on it. Biggest problem is if you do repair it, if parts are available, it is not if it will break down again, but when. These sets were built very well at the time and do last a while. The problem could be as simple as a bad solder connection on the CRT driver board, or perhaps a bad solder connection on or around the high voltage transformer or the sweep power supply. I myself would see how much it would cost, and if it would be less the a couple of hundred bucks, I would take the chance. Good Luck with your repair.

Fri, 01/18/2008 - 14:21

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John Porter

Larry Dillon said: This will

Larry Dillon said: This will be a hard call, as the set does have some age on it. Biggest problem is if you do repair it, if parts are available, it is not if it will break down again, but when. These sets were built very well at the time and do last a while. The problem could be as simple as a bad solder connection on the CRT driver board, or perhaps a bad solder connection on or around the high voltage transformer or the sweep power supply. I myself would see how much it would cost, and if it would be less the a couple of hundred bucks, I would take the chance. Good Luck with your repair.

Thanks for your input, I did finally get a quote just yesterday of $223 to repair it and I think you called it correctly. The technician said the replacement part will have to be soldered in place. I also found out parts are still available.

Thanks