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  • 3bitz
    MVP
    • Mar 2003
    • 1523

    #1

    Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

    I bought an Akai projection tv (PT5250) It began smoking from what the people at CONNS called the deflection board. They want to charge me from everything from the air the technician breathes to the amount of steps it takes him from exiting his appliance truck to fix this problem. I opened the television and can see one of the circuits begin to burn when the tv is turned on but I need to know what I'm up against before I go fooling around on the inside on my tv.
  • Heelfan71
    Hall Of Fame
    • Jul 2002
    • 19940

    #2
    Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

    how much did the tv cost? how old is it??
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    • 3bitz
      MVP
      • Mar 2003
      • 1523

      #3
      Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

      Originally posted by Heelfan71
      how much did the tv cost? how old is it??
      only 2 years old. I bought it for $1000.00. It was on sale.

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      • Heelfan71
        Hall Of Fame
        • Jul 2002
        • 19940

        #4
        Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

        you need to find out how much that deflection board costs first and go from there. I have no idea what one would cost but calling Akai might help.
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        • p_rushing
          Hall Of Fame
          • Feb 2004
          • 14514

          #5
          Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

          Its a samsung part, looks like its backorder nationwide, you might be able to find one at a local shop. Probably is new tv time if you have the money, you would end up spending at least $200 for it and then getting it installed.

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          • 3bitz
            MVP
            • Mar 2003
            • 1523

            #6
            Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

            Originally posted by p_rushing
            Its a samsung part, looks like its backorder nationwide, you might be able to find one at a local shop. Probably is new tv time if you have the money, you would end up spending at least $200 for it and then getting it installed.

            http://www.samsungparts.com/search/s...modelid=386713
            Thanks from both you and Heelfan71. I tremendously appreciate all your help dudes. O.S. 4life!

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            • The GIGGAS
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              • Mar 2003
              • 28474

              #7
              Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

              I would run, personally.
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              • Acid
                Mr. Brightside
                • May 2003
                • 16954

                #8
                Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

                Did your roommates turn your VCR into a bong?
                Blind to this impending fate
                We let the world carry our weight
                It's back breaks with every mile
                But we all live in denial

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                • TheLetterZ
                  All Star
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 6752

                  #9
                  Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

                  Originally posted by Acid
                  Did your roommates turn your VCR into a bong?
                  It's a freaking pipe, dude!

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                  • rsnomar05
                    MVP
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 3662

                    #10
                    Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

                    Originally posted by 3bitz
                    I bought an Akai projection tv (PT5250) It began smoking from what the people at CONNS called the deflection board. They want to charge me from everything from the air the technician breathes to the amount of steps it takes him from exiting his appliance truck to fix this problem. I opened the television and can see one of the circuits begin to burn when the tv is turned on but I need to know what I'm up against before I go fooling around on the inside on my tv.
                    Akai's are notorious for using recycled parts and breaking, and their customer service is so terrible it's practically non-existent. If I were you I would either purchase a new TV or find a local technician to take a look. Since you already know what the part is, he may be able to fix it semi-cheaply.

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                    • 3bitz
                      MVP
                      • Mar 2003
                      • 1523

                      #11
                      Re: Need Help!smoke coming from my tv......

                      Originally posted by rsnomar05
                      Akai's are notorious for using recycled parts and breaking, and their customer service is so terrible it's practically non-existent. If I were you I would either purchase a new TV or find a local technician to take a look. Since you already know what the part is, he may be able to fix it semi-cheaply.
                      Thanks for your advice as well, dude. I just may have to buy another freakin' TV because the last guy who so called repaired my last tv had screwed me over. I will certainly avoid anything else in the near futre with those letters(AKAI)

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