What to do if my TV screen breaks
First check if the warranty still covers it. If it does, just replace it.
If your TV needs to be repaired, you can arrange for an authorized Samsung (Or other brand) technician to visit and make the repair directly at your location.
All Samsung repairs come with a 3-month warranty on any repairs carried out, and you also get to keep your original factory warranty.
Fixing your TV
You can usually fix a flat screen TV (Traditional or Smart TV).
When your LED, LCD or plasma TV screen breaks, you can choose to replace the broken panel yourself or with the help of the technical service.
You can take your broken screen to the nearest TV repair shop and they can usually give some free advice on it.
Buying a new TV
Another option is to buy a new television. Sometimes it is even cheaper.
Smart TV screen
If your TV is touchscreen and has cracks, it cannot be repaired. It needs to be replaced.
Fortunately, replacement panels can be order from many suppliers for TV parts, depending on the make and model.
This is a place where you can buy a replacement LED, LCD, or plasma display panel:
http://go.gelsonluz.com/tv--replac
So, can you change the screen of a smart TV?
It is possible to replace TV screens, but it usually means replacing the entire display panel.
Usually the cost of a replacement screen, if you can find one, is nearly as much as a new TV.
Youtube: Understanding the types of TV screens before repairing: LCD, LED and Plasma
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How much does it cost to repair a LED TV
I have seen some very wild guesses. Some say the cost to repair a LED TV ranges from $42 to $359.
But there are two things you should consider:
- The labor cost
- The replacement parts
The labor costs vary a lot depending where you are. US labor should be more expensive than Mexico labor.
On the other hand, the replacement parts are always expensive. It is a lot when comparing to a new TV.
Common defects to repair are:
- Screen replacement.
- Bulb replacement.
- Backlight repair.
- HDMI port repair.
- Motherboard replacement.
So, how much does it cost to fix a TV screen?
If you are doing it yourself you don't have the labor cost. However, you still need to figure out what is wrong, so you can replace it.
Sometimes the cost of repairs can exceed the cost of a new TV.
Therefore, depending on the age of your TV and the parts you need to replace, replacing your old TV with a new model is more cost-effective.
How to fix a broken TV screen
TV screens are fragile and easily damaged, which makes this the most common type of TV repair.
It is possible to replace TV screens, but it usually means replacing the entire display panel. Have a look at this example:
How to repair a led screen that received a blow
You cannot repair a cracked display panel, you can only replace it.
When you find your TV screen broken or with some image problem, the ideal is to look for a TV technical assistance, that way you can fix the problem.
How to fix a television that does not show the image
Before trying any repair or calling a technician, try this to get the image back to normal.
Turn off the TV and check if everything is well connected to it.
Cables and wires can come loose with time, and cause the TV to lose signal.
Home insurance (For broken TV)
Insurance may cover broken TVs under a standard policy.
If your TV is accidentally damaged or destroyed by a fire, windstorm, or another covered loss, insurance can pay for repairs or a replacement TV up to the coverage limits in your policy.
Your policy may or may not cover damage caused by a storm, water or a power surge. Also home insurance policies don’t usually cover flood damage.
Your TV may also be covered by the insurance as long as the claim responds to the characteristics of a domestic accident. You may need to prove it.
Other problems that may be covered are short circuit or defects in the electrical network.
If you don't have one, check this online insurance:
http://go.gelsonluz.com/home-insur
Who fixes televisions? What is the name of the professional that fix televisions?
Well, TV Technician is the person who locates and repairs the defective parts of a TV.
They will disassembles the device, repairs or replaces the damaged, worn or broken parts. And then assemble it and check its correct operation.
This type of professional knows very well how to repair televisions, radios, DVD recorders.
TV repair professionals can fix cracks and electrical components and replace parts in all types of TVs, including flat-screen TVs, plasma TVs, LCD TVs and more.
This professional usually works in a shop like this one:
How to make a TV screen
Liquid crystal display (LCD) screens are manufactured by assembling a sandwich of two thin sheets of glass.
On one of the sheets are transistor “cells” formed by first depositing a layer of indium tin oxide (ITO), an unusual metal alloy that you can actually see through.
Three different sections are created: one red, one green and one blue.
Each color is combined to form the image on the screen.
After the glass and gases are put together, they are sent to a machine that adds chemicals to the glass.
These chemicals are used to protect the integrity of the glass.
Some flat LCD screens are made of a liquid crystal called 'polybrominated biphenyl' that is contained between two glass plates.
Colors are formed by a color filter, and the liquid crystal moves between this and the transistor film (TFT) as that the voltage is distributed.
An example from a Samsung TV
Video: How to fix a broken LCD TV for FREE
Check out this video: “How to fix a broken LCD TV for FREE”
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Course: How to repair a flat screen TV
If you would like a complete course to learn 'how to repair a flat screen TV', check this:
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Looking for a new TV?
Choosing a TV can be very difficult if you know nothing about technology.
Some will pay for features they do not need while others may not consider what they really want.
So I created this quick, newbie guide to help you focus on what is really important to you:
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