Tip & How-To about Samsung HLR5067WX 50" Rear Projection HDTV
DLP randomly shutting off
I have found that the back cover switch is usually the culprit. Either it is going bad, or it is on the edge of activating. Usually the second. The main problem is that this blue switch is on the verge of activating and can cause intermittent shutdown of the set.
One way to check for this is to remove the small back cover that is for replacing the lamp. Usually about 6" X 5" or so. Remove this and you will see a blue switch that should be activated when cover is reinstalled.
The problem is that when the cabinet gets hot and expands, the cover expands and moves slightly and causes intermittent shutdown of the set.
IT will drive you crazy. One fix you can do yourself is to put a piece of black tape or double sided tape onto the cover where it contacts the switch and that should solve your problem. I like to make it kind of thick maybe about 1/8" or so as to insure it won't keep happening.
THAT'S IT! reassemble and your finished. And you just saved yourself a service call.
This may not be your problem but some electronic devices have a safety switch under their service covers, usually along the edge of the case, to cut power to the unit so if an unqualified person opens it, it will lessen their chance of electric shock. If this your case, you may have this switch in the wrong position. They usually are set so that the cover will activate the switch when installed. If the switch got bumped and is swung in the other direction, reinstalling the cover won't activate this switch. I hope it something this simple. Good luck.
This is a common problem. Usually, the fan's RELAY has went bad. This relay can usually be found under the hood, somewhere in the engine compartment.
The relay is just a switch, and is activated by the engines temperature sensor.
It is just a pull-out, and plug back in little black box. usually, it is well labeled, and easy to find. it will be in a box, with a lid, and when you remove the lid, there should be several large fuses, and some little black boxes that usually say BOSCH 30A on them.
If you change the relay, and your fan still does not work properly, then the problem may be the temperature sensor on the engine, the wiring, or the fan itself may have went bad.
But, start with the relay switch, as it is the most likely culprit.
Either the cable connecting the keyboard to the laptop's motherboard has come loose, or the keyboard itself is bad.
You don't give a brand or model so I can't be too specific, but it's usually not difficult to remove a laptop keyboard. On most models you need to remove the plastic hinge covers and trim strip along the top edge. Often these are one molded piece, but on some computers the hinge covers are separate pieces. Look for small screws that may hold the cover down on the back edge or possibly through from the bottom. After removing any screws, the plastic pieces snap off. Be careful not to break the strip or hold-down tabs. Just work slowly and carefully.
With the trim strip off you can see the top edge of the keyboard. On some computers there are 3 or 4 screws holding the keyboard down. Other models have screws that go through from the bottom, and these are often labeled with a K.
Once the keyboard is free, lift it carefully by the top edge and tip it toward you. You'll be able to see the cable that connects to the main board. Make sure it's firmly seated in its connector. Set the keyboard back into place (you don't need to worry about putting all the hardware back yet) and see if the trouble continues. If it's back to normal, put all the screws back in, snap the covers back on and you've fixed your laptop. Otherwise, check online (eBay's a good place) for a replacement keyboard. They are widely available now for most models, and the prices are usually reasonable. Plug the cable from the new keyboard into the motherboard connector and replaces all the other stuff.
It is possible, but not common, that the keyboard controller on the motherboard itself is bad. If that's the case, the only fix is to change the board. That's a job best left for a professional. Replacement boards are available, but can be costly, so if the board is the trouble it may be time to consider replacing the computer. But the keyboard is normally the culprit.
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Fuel injection usually has a high pressure electric pump, which usually runs off a relay so that it does not melt the ignition switch, and so that it is easier to cut out if the bike tips. Relay could be going bad, or there could be a tilt sensor loose or going bad.
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