Most repairs on that model run under $250, barring any major component
failures (picture tube, flyback).

The only way to determine the problem is to have someone with the Thomson
specific service manuals, Chipper Check, and other Thomson training have a
look at the set and make the appropriate troubleshooting measurements and
then provide you with an estimate.

Definitely worth fixing if it falls under the most repairs category. Beyond
that amount, you might want to think twice before repairing the tv set.

David

"John Stone" wrote in message
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For completeness' sake, here's everything I found on the rear cabinet:

Model Number: PS36700
Chassis Number: CTC197CJ5
Service Number: PS36700YX1
Serial Number: 933631560
Barcode: 38020933631560
Volts: 120
Hz: 60
Watts: 197
Assembled in: Juarez Chih, Mexico

I called a service shop today, they said they could make a housecall
for $30. I told them to hold off for a couple days as I'd like to
know what sort of damage I could be in for. The inside of a TV could
be a black hole for all I know. Again, many thanks for anyone's help.

John
Buffalo, NY


"techforce" wrote in message
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John:

Post the Model Number and Chassis number. Ought to be on the
Rear
Cabinet somewhere.



"John Stone" wrote in message
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| I purchased a 36" RCA Proscan TV when I first moved out 4 years ago.
| Fast forward to this evening, my wife and I turn the TV on and are
| greeted by a few seconds of strange, bright horizontal lines followed
| by an abrupt and violent turning off, again for a second or two, then
| on again and off again.
|
| It looks completely fritzed!
|
| I took a little video clip of the behavior if it helps anyone diagnose
| what could be happening: http://www.stonemantis.com/TV.AVI
|
| Needless to say, I don't have the $1500 I blew on it 4 years ago since
| we just closed on a house a few months back. And I won't have
| anywhere near that amount starting in 7 months, due to a rapidly
| approaching new family member. Gulp!
|
| I'm kicking myself for not re-purchasing an extended warranty. I
| bought a 3 year warranty originally and when the renewal came in the
| mail everyone told me not to bother, hardly anything ever goes wrong
| with TVs - did I just make a $1500 mistake? Could such a thing be
| repaired? Wife and I are very grateful for any help!
|
| John
| Buffalo, NY