Eletronics repair

[cbrib 354]

Hello Gents. I was wondering if anyone on here could recommend a good electronics repair shop. The one i used to go to had since closed. I have a tv on the blink and was hoping i could get it fixed or sold for parts. TIA

[js007 795]

Hello Gents. I was wondering if anyone on here could recommend a good electronics repair shop. The one i used to go to had since closed. I have a tv on the blink and was hoping i could get it fixed or sold for parts. TIA

 

 

I couldn't tell you, but as a general rule these days, unless the repair is something simple, it's usually better just to trash the old device and buy a new one.

[Idefix 2,275]

In the past I would have recommended Amorn Electronic in the underground at Tukcom South Road...

They made a good job for friends on TVs and a HiFi Music System,

but seems like their labor price has skyrocketed in recent past years

so I would highly recommend to ask for a quote before agreeing any reparation here.

Edited December 28, 2017 by Idefix

[jacko 8,813]

Depends on how old it is and what brand.

 

Amorn, mentioned above, always gets a mention.

Numchai fix TVs on Sukhumvit but generally it is an expensive part or bill.

Samsung have a service centre on North Rd, and if a Thai lady takes it in an easy fix can be cheap if she chats directly to a tech.

 

Then again, I saw a great 49 inch Samsung full HD Smart TV for sale in Home-Pro for 19000, the new one on Sukhumvit.

 

Check these out. It's sale time.

[js007 795]

At least in the US, they're almost giving away TVs these days. Some of the prices are shockingly low, compared to just a few years ago. I'm not sure how they do it.

[cbrib 354]

Thanks for the replies. I was in Numchai a few days ago where i bought my new tv, they said they didn't want it. The screen is burnt out and they weren't interested, it is a Phillips which from what i hear doesn't have a parts station here, which is why i thought it may be attractive to a repair shop. Amorn is out based on past experience. It looks like maybe placing an ad on Baht and Sold may be the only option, or i can just set it outside and it'll be gone in just a few minutes,,,lol

[Chang_paarp 253]

 

 

or i can just set it outside and it'll be gone in just a few minutes,,,lol

 

Put a price tag on it and it will go quicker.

[short 215]

If it is a CRT tv, you will be lucky to dispose of it.

 

If it is an LED tv and you can use a soldering iron, the failures are typical and easy to fix. Check the youtube videos.

[Idefix 2,275]

 

If it is an LED tv and you can use a soldering iron, the failures are typical and easy to fix.

 

cbrib said "the screen is burnt out"... not something you can fix with a soldering iron

And the price to replace the LED screen would be probably very near of the price of the brand new TV...

[short 215]

 

cbrib said "the screen is burnt out"... not something you can fix with a soldering iron

And the price to replace the LED screen would be probably very near of the price of the brand new TV...

 

I should have been clearer. I speaking in a more general context, not just cbrib's specific case.

[Idefix 2,275]

 

I should have been clearer. I speaking in a more general context, not just cbrib's specific case.

 

Oops. In general case, yes. I agree.

Seems like many times it's only the power card that fails,

and sometimes (often?) just a capacitor to replace.

[jacko 8,813]

If it is a CRT tv, you will be lucky to dispose of it.

 

If it is an LED tv and you can use a soldering iron, the failures are typical and easy to fix. Check the youtube videos.

The Samsung people fixed one of my lightening damaged TVs real easy so I decided to investigate the Home Theatre unit that also got damaged.

Yep, found a damaged tiny (but quite high capacity) fuse, ordered some from Ali Express, and 3 weeks later, after they arrived on the slow boat from China I set up on the tiles with tools and soldering iron and replaced it easy peasy.

When I plugged it in it went with helluva bang that was likely masked by the lightening strike before!

Poor limping scavenger took it away on his cart recently.

Edited December 31, 2017 by jacko

[Idefix 2,275]

// When I plugged it in it went with helluva bang that was likely masked by the lightening strike before!

 

Don't worry, you are not the first one - nor the last one - who has this kind of things happening

I got several of these "bangs" when trying to repair some electronic devices without the good tools to check them...

[short 215]

When I was a kid I bought a multi-meter kit from Radio Shack. Felt a great since of pride after putting it together.

 

So one day I hear a loud boom from the kitchen and rush in to find out what the noise was. Turns out that my dad had decided that he wanted to check an outlet for power using my meter. Problem was that he didn't understand the difference between voltage and current.

[jacko 8,813]

When I was a kid I bought a multi-meter kit from Radio Shack. Felt a great since of pride after putting it together.

 

So one day I hear a loud boom from the kitchen and rush in to find out what the noise was. Turns out that my dad had decided that he wanted to check an outlet for power using my meter. Problem was that he didn't understand the difference between voltage and current.

I guess he found out it had power then.