Is Repairing an Old TV Worth the Effort?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the feasibility and challenges of repairing an old television set, specifically one from the early 1980s that has developed a malfunction. Participants explore the nature of the problem, potential causes, and the practicality of repair versus replacement.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the TV's issue of automatically switching channels and producing a clicking sound, suggesting a possible short circuit on the circuit board.
  • Another participant speculates that the clicking sound could be related to a relay or a capacitor, although they admit to not being an expert.
  • A suggestion is made to simply buy a new TV instead of attempting repairs.
  • There is a mention of a local rule requiring payment for the collection of old TVs, raising questions about disposal costs.
  • One participant inquires whether the old TV is black-and-white, indicating curiosity about its age and technology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on whether to repair the old TV or purchase a new one. There is no consensus on the best course of action, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific cause of the malfunction and the practicality of repair.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided detailed technical analysis or confirmed the exact nature of the malfunction. The discussion includes assumptions about the TV's age and condition, as well as local disposal regulations that may vary.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in electronics repair, vintage technology enthusiasts, or those considering the cost-effectiveness of repairing versus replacing old appliances may find this discussion relevant.

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Recently, my bedroom's old TV brokedown. Although it only cost $NZ20.00, about $US10.00. I thought it would be fun to find out what's wrong with it and trying to fix it.

This TV has a very weird habit of occasionally switching to TV1 automatically, and now it does it everytime I switch my TV on, and it does at a frequency of about 1Hz, which means I can't see any image coming out! While doing so, it constaly produces a click. I traced the sound source into case of the TV and I am pretty sure one of the circuit board is shorted.

I wonder if anyone has every experience that, or know what's wrong with it...

This TV is extremely old, but it does have color, if I were to guess the year this TV is made, it would be round about in the early 80s.
 
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Hyperreality said:
Recently, my bedroom's old TV brokedown. Although it only cost $NZ20.00, about $US10.00. I thought it would be fun to find out what's wrong with it and trying to fix it.

This TV has a very weird habit of occasionally switching to TV1 automatically, and now it does it everytime I switch my TV on, and it does at a frequency of about 1Hz, which means I can't see any image coming out! While doing so, it constaly produces a click. I traced the sound source into case of the TV and I am pretty sure one of the circuit board is shorted.

I wonder if anyone has every experience that, or know what's wrong with it...

This TV is extremely old, but it does have color, if I were to guess the year this TV is made, it would be round about in the early 80s.

I'm uessing a click is a relay or a capacitor. But I'm not an expert. :)
 
Buy a new TV ;)
 
Plus, prepare some money ($30) to pay for those who collect your old TV, that's a rule here, i am not sure if its the same there though...---sal-
By the way, is an extremely old TV a black-white one ?
 

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