Natasha Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Hi electronics fiends. Yesterday picture went out while watching (local cable). Turned off. Turned back on. Picture struggled for a moment and then came back. This morning sound works, channel change works, but black screen. Changed batteries. Nada Can't try Firestick because can't "see" to change to HDMI. Large flat screen (4K Ultra HD LED , 6 1/2 years old, only a few hours per day. Yes I know it's a cheap Walmart brand but was price the purse could pay at the time. Is there such a thing as TV repairman these days for this? Or is it dead in the water? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 You can take it to the TV repair service in San Juan Cosala. Jose Teleservicios Calvario. On the highway, almost directly below the cell tower on the lakeside. 387-761-0379. My tv had the same problem but they couldn't repair it in a satisfactory manner (aka picture but very bad resolution). imho, time to upgrade if at all possible. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 BTW, I bought another TV from Walmart. I shopped online and got a great sale price... and had it delivered to our local Walmart and picked it up. I'm telling you this because our LOCAL Walmart did not have the TV I wanted at the sale price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanie Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 My TV did the same thing last week, but I talked to a friend who explained that the sound and the picture come through different wires and he suggested that I check the wires. Sure enough, one was loose and the TV has been fine ever since. I must have bumped that wire when I was dusting behind the TV, and that's why I lost the picture. Check your wires before you take it to a TV shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Good idea Joanie! I don't have any wires at the back except for the power cord. Anyway, my TV literally went out with a bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Sent you a Whatsapp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Already checked all connections. I don't have wires either. I so appreciate the comments ladies. Will see what my friend Apha1 sent..... but already checking out ML and Amazon 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 If you need new unit Soriana has several models on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Gracias. Yes it appears the video card is fried. GGRRRRR ML also has some..... now a question of $$ vs getting a better quality unit . I guess that's why the old sayinggfoes " it's made round to go (a)round"........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Nothing lasts for long anymore. Reminds me of the Mission Impossible tv series/movies... "This (whatever), will self destruct in X number of years." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Walmart this morning has a 55" Smart TV with Roku for under $9,000p. Phillips, I think. And just a ton of them online. Seems to be the new sweet spot for manufacturers. https://www.walmart.com.mx/tv-y-video/pantallas/4k-ultra-hd/tv-philips-55-pulgadas-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-led-55pfl5765-f8_00060958525339 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Thankyou AP but this one came from WM and turns out to be a tier 3 brand. (What difference did I know?---- nada, that's what --- but I do now 😬). Also the next (smaller) TV purchase from them which I REALLY messed has no "change language" option. So will go to ML and pay a little more for tier one product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 30 minutes ago, AndyPanda said: Good luck. Thanks. Of course Canadian dollar is at a new low this a.m............ things just get better and better..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Natasha said: Hi electronics fiends. Yesterday picture went out while watching (local cable). Turned off. Turned back on. Picture struggled for a moment and then came back. This morning sound works, channel change works, but black screen. Changed batteries. Nada Can't try Firestick because can't "see" to change to HDMI. Large flat screen (4K Ultra HD LED , 6 1/2 years old, only a few hours per day. Yes I know it's a cheap Walmart brand but was price the purse could pay at the time. Is there such a thing as TV repairman these days for this? Or is it dead in the water? Thanks in advance. I second the recommendation for Teleservicios Calvario in San Juan Cosala. I have had exactly the same thing happen twice to one of my TVs. They repaired it quickly and inexpensively both times. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Curmudgeon said: I second the recommendation for Teleservicios Calvario in San Juan Cosala. I have had exactly the same thing happen twice to one of my TVs. They repaired it quickly and inexpensively both times. Thankyou, but in this case 2 knowledgeable techie friends talked me thru' some diagnostics and concluded the video "chip" (whatever) is fried. Dead forever. Bought a new one on MercadoLibre today.... excellent price as one-day-special. (Better than Amazon.mx) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Probably not fixable but if anyone can it will be the guy in San Juan Cosala. Easy to try that first before spending a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I too have had excellent luck with that guy (and/or his staff) over the years. He's the best 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 OK... enough already!! To those who think it might be repairable...Ferret, Curmudgeon, Mainecoons, and Johanson and anyone else who wants to leap into the fray.... and knowing I'm certainly not infallible, especially with anything remotely tech-related: Have I got a deal for you! Come and get it (bring something to wrap it in) along with manual and remote (batteries included). Goes to first one in the door. Take it to SJC. IF the guy thinks he can repair it...... (1) pay the piper and get yourself a "free" 55 inch flat screen Smart TV (2) same as # 1 but be a hero and donate it to a person/family/ ?? of your choice (3) tell the guy to go ahead and fix in on HIS dime, and then HE can either keep it for himself/family or give it away to a needy person/family (SJC certainly not lacking in that category). Hoping somebody can come out a winner in this.🤞 Just don't ever bring it back 🤣 376 766 3580 to arrange (phone has answering machine) 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I'll take it. Worst case the TV guy in San Juan gets a parts TV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bowie Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 42 minutes ago, Mainecoons said: I'll take it. Worst case the TV guy in San Juan gets a parts TV. Good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Yes it's confirmed by phone call..... spoken for and aimed at a worthy project HOPE SJC can work a miracle. Thanks to all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I hope it will be easy to fix which sadly isn't always the case. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 The guys in San Juan Cosala fixed it. Like new. Thank you Natasha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Mainecoons said: The guys in San Juan Cosala fixed it. Like new. Thank you Natasha. YAYYY!!! And happy for the students on the receiving end!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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