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Broken rf socket

  • 09-09-2012 5:24pm
    #1
    vinniemac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭


    Not sure if this is the right forum for this...

    I have a wall mounted Saorview compatible Philips tv. Recently I took it off the wall to connect a new cable to the back of the tv. Unfortunately the coax cable from my indoor aerial was pulled too tight and the rf socket from the back of the tv broke off. Have I any options for adapters to connect the coax to any of the other inputs?


Comments

  • #2
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,322 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    No, you have to repair the connector, or get someone to do it for you.


  • #3
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,201 ✭✭✭zg3409


    This is very common. Depending on the damage and the availability of parts or a bodge it could be very expensive.

    You could connect a Saorview box to the scart or HDMI connectors at a cost of 50 to 80 Euro. There are some non Saorview approved boxes that might fit behind the TV and receive the signal and convert it to HDMI or scart.


  • #4
    TheChizler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,562 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    What remains of the socket? If the centre part of the connector is still visible you could salvage it by stripping the end of the coax and attaching it directly, solder or tape etc.


  • #5
    vinniemac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭vinniemac


    Thanks everyone. Ill get it looked at.


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