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GE 31" TV problem
TV is a 1995 (approx) GE 31" model number F31700GG (not sure what the
chasis # is) Sympton = no picture, squiggly horizontal lines running across the entire area of the tube with about 3-4" between each one. In quick discussion with local TV repair over the phone, mention of a faulty "pinch tube" ? Can anyone confirm the possibility of this diagnosis, provide another, or suggest next steps ? (p.s. in line with disposable electronics, a repair cost exceeding $100 would mean this puppy goes to the recycle depot) |
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GE 31" TV problem
Gotta clean out those Ears..Its " Picture Tube "..
or shorted transistor in video section. Might even be bad filter cap off flyback. kip "bobmac" wrote in message oups.com... TV is a 1995 (approx) GE 31" model number F31700GG (not sure what the chasis # is) Sympton = no picture, squiggly horizontal lines running across the entire area of the tube with about 3-4" between each one. In quick discussion with local TV repair over the phone, mention of a faulty "pinch tube" ? Can anyone confirm the possibility of this diagnosis, provide another, or suggest next steps ? (p.s. in line with disposable electronics, a repair cost exceeding $100 would mean this puppy goes to the recycle depot) |
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GE 31" TV problem
heh, what did you say sonny.?. yes indeed, i have AIDS. Hearing
Aids.. I thought they were working, at least better than this here TV.. Guess I best soak 'em in a glass of wax remover.. Picture tube -- hmmm sounds expensive. |
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GE 31" TV problem
Could be Pops...check the other stuff first.
"bobmac" wrote in message ups.com... heh, what did you say sonny.?. yes indeed, i have AIDS. Hearing Aids.. I thought they were working, at least better than this here TV.. Guess I best soak 'em in a glass of wax remover.. Picture tube -- hmmm sounds expensive. |
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GE 31" TV problem
bobmac wrote: TV is a 1995 (approx) GE 31" model number F31700GG (not sure what the chasis # is) That model number belongs on an RCA, not a GE although they are almost twins. Crosses to a CTC169 chassis Sympton = no picture, squiggly horizontal lines running across the entire area of the tube with about 3-4" between each one. In quick discussion with local TV repair over the phone, mention of a faulty "pinch tube" ? Picture tube failure is a long shot on this model with that symptom. CTC169 chassis are more likely to have a video drive problem. (p.s. in line with disposable electronics, a repair cost exceeding $100 would mean this puppy goes to the recycle depot) New TVs are often disposable junk with a built in short life span, that RCA\GE has many years left providing the picture tube is still strong. Donate it to a TV shop; they will recondition it and sell it. One less thing in the landfill (not everything from recycling gets recycled. John |
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GE 31" TV problem
bobmac wrote:
heh, what did you say sonny.?. yes indeed, i have AIDS. Hearing Aids.. I thought they were working, at least better than this here TV.. Guess I best soak 'em in a glass of wax remover.. Picture tube -- hmmm sounds expensive. The picture tube is always the first thing amatures suspect, and the least likely to actually be the problem. The tech probably just told you that so you wouldn't bug him, no repair shop likes to try to estimate anything over the phone, there's just no way to tell what the problem is or how much labor will be involved. |
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GE 31" TV problem
Best bet is to take the set into a repair shop for an estimate. Try to
find a shop that has a good reputation with your neighbors, and let the shop know that you will be happy to tell everyone if they do a good job at a reasonable approach. Shops appreciate good referrals and are likely to do a good job for you if they know you will let others know you got good service. H. R. (Bob) Hofmann James Sweet wrote: |
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