Sony tv repair question

[lainiekazan]

I own a 1985 Trinitron -- the on-off button simply doesn't function
any more, and now the picture's shot. Should I lug it to the repair
guy? Is there any point? Will it work if I get the tube replacd, or
should I simply get a new one? Thanks for your help, folks!

 

[James Sweet]

I own a 1985 Trinitron -- the on-off button simply doesn't function
any more, and now the picture's shot. Should I lug it to the repair
guy? Is there any point? Will it work if I get the tube replacd, or
should I simply get a new one? Thanks for your help, folks!

What do you mean the picture's shot? Was the tube going dim before the power
button failed? Since you say the button failed, I assume the remote still
turns the set on? You need to provide more details, also include a model
number off the back. From the sounds of it the problem has nothing to do
with the tube, when a TV malfunctions everyone always thinks it's the tube
but 99% of the time it isn't.

 

[LASERandDVDfan]

when a TV malfunctions everyone always thinks it's the tube

but 99% of the time it isn't.

Heheheh.

Case in point, a friend of mine had a Sanyo TV. He suspected the problem was a
blown tube because he only saw a horizontal line across the screen. It was
really bad solder on the vertical sweep IC. - Reinhart

 

[MarkC]

Even if you did have this current problem fixed because of it's older
age it could start having multiple problems so I would advise against
getting an almost 20 year old TV repaired. Since I know how work on TVs
I'll work on vintage Sony 's. I just fixed a 13" 1983 for my bedroom &
in 1986 I fixed a late 70's 19" Sony for our cabin & it's been working
great ever since with such a great picture it rivals new TVs.
Mark

 

[LASERandDVDfan]

Since I know how work on TVs

I'll work on vintage Sony 's. I just fixed a 13" 1983 for my bedroom &
in 1986 I fixed a late 70's 19" Sony for our cabin & it's been working
great ever since with such a great picture it rivals new TVs.
Mark

One of the many reasons why I love Sony televisions. Their old sets work like
a charm and their new sets are also excellent, provided you don't buy their
lowest end models. - Reinhart