TV won't start - audio of it starting
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 4:11 am
I have a Samsung 50" DLP TV Model #HLT5075SX/XAA that won't turn on.
Listen to hear what noises it is making during it trying to start up:
Background:
About a year ago the TV wouldn't always turn on, got progressively worse, then it stopped. Replaced the bulb and it worked again.
After about 3 months it did the same thing - replaced the bulb under warranty - it worked again.
About 2 months ago the clarity of the colors started to get worse - especially the dark colors - looked very bad. Also, the TV started making noise that could be heard from sitting on the couch about 10 ft away from it. It sounded like the bearings of a fan going out. Also, the TV once again began to not turn on all the time. We could always tell if it wasn't going to turn on because you would hear initial click with an almost buzzing/beeping sound as it tried to turn on. After sitting for a few minutes, it would always turn on after a few tries. Yesterday, the TV shut off while it was on which has never happened. The audio could be heard briefly, then it shut off with the 3 lights flashing. It will no longer turn on at all. It just keeps retrying - eventually ending with the 3 lights flashing like it's the bulb again.
Bottom Line:
Based on the audio I've uploaded and having replaced the bulb just about 9 months ago - what do you suggest me trying to replace?
With the noise & picture quality degrading I was thinking color wheel. Then again, with it not always turning on and making the buzzing/beeping kind of noise maybe it's the ballast. I just don't know anymore.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Listen to hear what noises it is making during it trying to start up:
Background:
About a year ago the TV wouldn't always turn on, got progressively worse, then it stopped. Replaced the bulb and it worked again.
After about 3 months it did the same thing - replaced the bulb under warranty - it worked again.
About 2 months ago the clarity of the colors started to get worse - especially the dark colors - looked very bad. Also, the TV started making noise that could be heard from sitting on the couch about 10 ft away from it. It sounded like the bearings of a fan going out. Also, the TV once again began to not turn on all the time. We could always tell if it wasn't going to turn on because you would hear initial click with an almost buzzing/beeping sound as it tried to turn on. After sitting for a few minutes, it would always turn on after a few tries. Yesterday, the TV shut off while it was on which has never happened. The audio could be heard briefly, then it shut off with the 3 lights flashing. It will no longer turn on at all. It just keeps retrying - eventually ending with the 3 lights flashing like it's the bulb again.
Bottom Line:
Based on the audio I've uploaded and having replaced the bulb just about 9 months ago - what do you suggest me trying to replace?
With the noise & picture quality degrading I was thinking color wheel. Then again, with it not always turning on and making the buzzing/beeping kind of noise maybe it's the ballast. I just don't know anymore.
Thanks in advance for your help.