Comments on: Magnavox LCD TV Repaired

By: A.Baxter

A.Baxter — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:16:11 +0000

For the critics:ask yourself: "does this deserve to be on the internet?"

I'll tell you, it DOES!

The helfpful admonishment was : "not mechanically sturdy."
Buy hey - its not like this is an electronic Tranpoline or anything....

Good one Matt.

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By: Taring K Arioka

Taring K Arioka — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:37:09 +0000

It is good to learn new techniques to avoid seeking help elsewhere when the real problem is coming up for repair. Thank you for this nice article.

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By: Taring K Arioka

Taring K Arioka — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:20:15 +0000

Connecting two electrolytic capacitors together is a good idea. It is much better than doing nothing to the equipment brought in to any shop for repair.

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By: beh

beh — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:49:33 +0000

MATT: this is done many time in the history of repair and has no any problem scientifically and electronically as well as theoretically is correct do not worry and ride on!

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By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:55:49 +0000

This was a set that would have been trashed if it had not been repaired at that moment. It is not a production set and it was a solution discussed and agreed to by my friend. I would never charge for this type of repair and was just trying to show that in locations where parts may be hard to find, there are other solutions if you think outside the box. I am not a TV repair shop and just try to do favors when time allows. I appreciate all of the reasons why this is not a good idea!

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By: beh

beh — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:00:32 +0000

Hi MATT
thanks for article .yes this is possible but no extra wire
is require just twist the negative pins of caps together
and also positives and push it in the hole of pcb
and solder it.it works .i have done this several times
no problem is found yet!
cheers
beh

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By: Andre Gopee

Andre Gopee — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:08:28 +0000

Good Job Matt... I personally think that you should try and get the original part but sometimes with time, parts availability and the customer request for a CHEAP fix, you did what you had to do. many people have their own opinion but I am sure somewhere along the line they were in the same situation... Good luck and Great article.

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By: venu gopal

venu gopal — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:50:38 +0000

good job.
but i think it won't make much of a difference if it is 1000 or 1200 MF.Mixing a big and small capacitor is not sounds that good for filtering.Just the 1000 one will do the job. Thanks. 🙂

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By: Humberto

Humberto — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:07:20 +0000

Well, finally the LCD TV was repaired and Matt gave his own solution anyway, remember it's not easy to have a similar to substitute, he should analise positive criticals.

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By: Goh K S

Goh K S — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 01:51:04 +0000

In reply to haroon.

The parallel capacitors mounted on the wires are mechanically not sound. The best is to get a 1200uF 35V cap, else just stick with the 1000uF and accept a slightly higher ripple.

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