Bush Tv repair Cork

Corkman64

I have a 2 year old bush 24" TV that I bought in Argos. One night the power on the TV cut off and I can't get it to turn on. Usually a red light comes on in the corner to show that it's on. But it won't turn on. Does anyone know what's wrong and how to fix it or where I could get it repaired in cork. Or should I just buy a new one.

kooga

Exact same issue with mine this evening exactly as you described. What did you do?

Corkman64

kooga wrote: »

Exact same issue with mine this evening exactly as you described. What did you do?

If you're from Cork I took it to AV Services on Fr Matthew Quay and they fixed it for €40 but I'd say most tv repair shops would do this.

kooga

tk u will drop it in to them in the morning

kooga

all sorted cost €60 it seems this is a common enough problem and in spite of having the tv in standby it has been essentially on 24/7 since I got it. So need to switch off at the wall from now on

ElecKtrA

Hi Kooga,

I think my TV (Philips) is experiencing the same issues! It takes ages to turn on...the light goes from red...and then flashes off, and I then have to keep my finger on a button for awhile until it decides to start up (and go green)!

What was the reason for the problem and where did you get it sorted? Thannks

kooga

ElecKtrA wrote: »

Hi Kooga,

I think my TV (Philips) is experiencing the same issues! It takes ages to turn on...the light goes from red...and then flashes off, and I then have to keep my finger on a button for awhile until it decides to start up (and go green)!

What was the reason for the problem and where did you get it sorted? Thanks

ok what is happening with you I guess that you are turning the tv to standby.

you need to use the on/off switch underneath the set from now on

My recommendation is to turn it off at the wall or plug out
Make sure switch under set is at off
plug back in and switch on

(don't use standby anymore!!)

Philips should come up in white letters on the screen

How old is the TV? if doesn't work AV service Fr Mathew quay (behind the south mall just below RTE) they will have a look and tell you whether worth fixing.

Lets us know how you get on

ElecKtrA

kooga wrote: »

ok what is happening with you I guess that you are turning the tv to standby.

you need to use the on/off switch underneath the set from now on

My recommendation is to turn it off at the wall or plug out
Make sure switch under set is at off
plug back in and switch on

(don't use standby anymore!!)

Philips should come up in white letters on the screen

How old is the TV? if doesn't work AV service Fr Mathew quay (behind the south mall just below RTE) they will have a look and tell you whether worth fixing.

Lets us know how you get on

Thanks for that.

The TV is 5 years old. I'm just trying to establish if it is my TV that is the problem or the aerial.

The TV is MPEG 4 enabled - and has a separate FTA box. I get my Irish channels to the TV - but they are always pixelated!!! I've a rabbits ear attached and I'm in a very good area - near the transmitter - so I dunno!

But then, yes the TV is having trouble turning on - the blue light at the back lights up and then diminishes!!

I wonder if I could bring the TV somewhere that they could assess it and don't charge me unless the problem is of course with the tv....

kooga

Av service will charge you €20 just to have a look and do a check.

your tv is around the same age as my Philips.

ElecKtrA

kooga wrote: »

Av service will charge you €20 just to have a look and do a check.

your tv is around the same age as my Philips.

Ok, I think I will swing by there tomorrow morning. There is another repair company out near Wilton - which would be easier for me to get to - especially on a Saturday.

Cheers for your help :cool: