Replacement picture tube out of warranty?
"Bob Brenchley." wrote in message
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On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 19:51:03 -0000, "half_pint"
wrote:
"Fraser" wrote in message
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Hi All,
My 3.5 year old Toshiba 32" widescreen has died, due to a faulty
picture
tube. The problem is that now and again the green gun overloads,
filling
the
screen with a green zig-zag pattern, then the TV shuts down. The repair
shop
say this is due to a bad design in the picture tube, causing
overheating.
This is a well known problem in this tube (Philips) apparently, and
this
tube is no longer used in new products.
Now, my question is, can I get Toshiba to provide me with a replacement
picture tube without me having to pay for it? IMHO, the set was very
very
expensive when I bought it, and a three and a half year life span is
simply
unacceptable for something like this. Is there any recourse under UK
law
to
do this? I was thinking about going along the usual "fit for purpose"
and
"merchantable quality" lines. Does anyone know of any
successes/failures
of
people trying to do this?
I've googled around, but couldn't see anything. I swear I read/heard
something about forcing electronics manufacturers to repair out with
warranty, but I can't remember or find the source.
Thanks in advance,
Well all I can say is if you enjoy viewing anything in widescreen format
you
deserve all you get, its a bloody stupid format, which seems set
to ruin my TV enjoyment for ever.
That is so nice to hear.
If your TV won't work have a look
out of you letter box, you will get a similar effect to WS.
I believe I mentioned here earlier that WS tubes would be more
prone to failure for various reason which I won't explore here.
Good, because with your incredibly limited knowledge of electronics we
know you will get it totally wrong.
Garbage.
His post proves I am correct.
Why not but a portable and a mignifying lens which stretches the
picture horizontally? It will be a lot cheaper and more reliable.
I doubt you will have much luck complaining, because you bought
a WS in the first place you are already marked out as a mug with
more money than sense, so they will not be forthcoming.
Harsh word I know, but true.
But anyway have a Merry Xmas.
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regards half_pint
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Bob.
The difference between ordinary stupid and extraordinary stupid can be
summed up in one word -- YOU.
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