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Anonymous Posted on Apr 12, 2010

When tv is turned on picture flickers really

When tv is turned on picture flickers really fast. Does not stop. Eventually screen goes black

  • Anonymous Apr 13, 2010

    Thanks. When picture goes black sound also goes. I had the power supply replaced approx. 6 months ago. So I guess it's the main board.

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When it goes black can you see a ghost image? It will be a normal tv picture but very faint black and white looking, you may have to get close and look at an angle to even see it. If so that means your backlight system is failing. If you don;t see an image then it is a problem with the power section of the board inside the tv.

Check if it is covered by warrenty and get a quote if it isn't. A 42 inch is new and big enough that it should still be worth repairing but it may cost you anywhere from $100 to $250 depending on the shop to fix.

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