Samsung plasma TV "popped". Done?

[Vertnut]

I gave my daughter a 4-year-old Samsung 46" plasma a while back when I upgraded. She called this weekend and said it "popped" while she was watching it, and it had a purple flash when it lost power. Now when you hit the power button, there are "clicks" like it's trying to come on, but doesn't. The "stand-by" light is also off. Is it worth taking in to someone, or is it "done"? Where would I take it? Thanks!

[71chevellejohn]

It could be something as simple as a fuse(~under $100), or it could be the drive boards went out(around $3-400). There's a pretty big swing on what that would cost to repair. You may call some local shops and see what their diagnostic charge is and go from there. We normally charge $35-50 for an estimate.... but my shop is in Abilene(probably not cost effective to haul it that far!).

[Vertnut]

It could be something as simple as a fuse(~under $100), or it could be the drive boards went out(around $3-400). There's a pretty big swing on what that would cost to repair. You may call some local shops and see what their diagnostic charge is and go from there. We normally charge $35-50 for an estimate.... but my shop is in Abilene(probably not cost effective to haul it that far!).

Thanks man! Hoping someone here on the board can recommend a shop in Dallas.

[BadGN1]

Atlas Electronics off Irving blvd. I don't have their number but they can probably help you figure it out.

[CJ]

It's very possibly the power supply. I had mine go out on my 50" samsung. I called the number on the back of the TV and it was still under warranty, they sent out a repair guy and it was back running in a few hours.

[Vertnut]

Thanks guys!

[EW]

wrong forum

[Vertnut]

wrong forum

Hey! Thanks for the input!

[Geor!]

I know I've said it before, but pics?

You did speak ill of my mother, after all, so it's only fair. Quid pro quo, if you will.

[Broncojohnny]

I know where the repair center is for Rent-A-Center here in Dallas, they take walk in business off of the street too. We were looking at buying the building and walked the space, they do all the repairs for every Rent A Center in a couple of states, 328 stores. They appeared to know their shit about anything they had to repair. Let me know if you want their info.

[Chas_svo]

I know where the repair center is for Rent-A-Center here in Dallas, they take walk in business off of the street too. We were looking at buying the building and walked the space, they do all the repairs for every Rent A Center in a couple of states, 328 stores. They appeared to know their shit about anything they had to repair. Let me know if you want their info.

I am. Either post it here, or pm me.

TIA...

[Rick Modena]

I know I've said it before, but pics?

You did speak ill of my mother, after all, so it's only fair. Quid pro quo, if you will.

lol

[Rick Modena]

Thanks man! Hoping someone here on the board can recommend a shop in Dallas.

Yes, yes you are correct...

[Vertnut]

Just dropped it off at Atlas Electronics on Irving Blvd. near Inwood. They charge a $25 estimate fee, which is fair. She lives uptown so it was really handy. That is one heavy bastard, and she lives right square in the middle of the complex. Add that to absolutely no parking, and I can skip the gym tonight!

Note to Geof: She's just like her mom (my wife); gorgeous, smart, and way too slick for your ass.