I got a broken 65” 4K TV - How I repaired a Vizio M65-C1 (tv won’t turn on)
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Watch the story of how I got a 65” 4K tv that won’t turn on (Vizio M65-C1) and my journey to fix it. The previous owner told me that it stopped working one day and would no longer power on. The LCD was not damaged so I definitely wanted to fix this tv. The information I found online about the M65-C1 ended up being extremely helpful for this repair. If you have this same model and problem I hope this video will help you to fix your TV. Also, if you appreciate this video please consider sharing this with others (there is a share button under the video), Thank you!
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@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
I like to fix things. Do you? If so, let me know what has been one of your favorite repairs?
@davidwright640 5 жыл бұрын
Found a nice 50" SONY table top projection TV sitting on the curb. Sure it's a little older and bulky (fat) but still a good TV. Replaced the bulb for $25. With a cheap broadcast antenna it is now my high definition garage TV
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidwright640 Cool! Thanks for letting me know.
@AlexZander688 4 жыл бұрын
Do you work on classic arcade video games? I did not see any videos on your channel related to coin op. I am currently working on a Williams Defender game. Rebuilding the power supply. Replacing components, repinning connectors and flowing fresh solder for header connectors. Then I will be doing a rebuild kit on the Electrohome G07 monitor.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexZander688 I haven't worked on any yet but would love to get my hands on one to fix up. My kids would love me for it! Did you get it working?
@williamhudson1751 4 жыл бұрын
I love the fixed up
@instanoodles 5 жыл бұрын
Ordering only one of each broken part, you like to live dangerously.
@NielsCG 5 жыл бұрын
ikr... i always order at least 5 of each
@liquicitizendirk2147 5 жыл бұрын
@The Random Guys {LarY} "YOUYUBE"
@CIubDuck 5 жыл бұрын
He is called FrugalRepair for a reason! Every cent matters!
@r00kiet80 5 жыл бұрын
jeah kinda stupid to order only 1 each if u pay 5dollars shipping
@ShovelTube 5 жыл бұрын
@The Random Guys {LarY} So I'm assuming you thought of it before them?
@rgs4x 5 жыл бұрын
I fixed my $1000 55 in Samsung TV for $30. When the picture when black I did what you did and search the internet. I found that the LED bulbs were failing. I found a video that gave step by step on how to take apart and replace. I found the LED strips on ebay. $30 for all shipped. I took the tv apart on my dining room table and replaced all the LEDs and it worked. My wife couldn't believe that I fixed it and basically saved us $1000 for a new TV.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is great to hear! Doing a job like that and not cracking the lcd is an accomplishment. Well done!
@PatMackSweetz99 4 жыл бұрын
Hit the ground running i think I’m having that same issue, screen goes black after couple mins, sound still going, what was the video that helped you?
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
@@PatMackSweetz99 To get longer life when you can see the screen you can try turning down the brightness in settings. Try turning it down to like 30% and seeing how long it lasts for. Then gradually increase it until you face problems. I plan to make a video on how to do this at some point but I hope you can get help sooner if the settings trick isn't helpful.
@zepr-rh1jf 4 жыл бұрын
I have samsung tv that goes a little bit dark on the very top and on the side. I think it's the leds but lg tv's just flash when leds go bad
@LifeX2Find 4 жыл бұрын
Hit the ground running … Good husband!!
@KatMa664 4 жыл бұрын
I’m a 63 yr old grandmother. I took off my toilet, added a metal flange to the top of the cracked pipe, replaced all parts in the toilet and put it back on with new seals. Works great!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear! Good for you and congratulations!
@veritasaequitas9875 4 жыл бұрын
That's cool nan. Kudos. Did you get a good picture on it afterwards? How was the sound? ;-)
@jesselafleur2728 4 жыл бұрын
Good for you
@jeffonspikes5567 4 жыл бұрын
I love you
@Ndlanding 4 жыл бұрын
@@veritasaequitas9875 Do you really want a picture of a granny squatting on a toilet? What's more, with a recording of the plip-plop-squishy noises? I'm worried.
@topkek5164 5 жыл бұрын
> decide to repair electronic device > taking shit from family telling you to let a "professional" do it > ordering replacement parts > feeling stupid > having doubts > broken components replaced > moment of truth > not working > taking more shit from family > yeeet > forgot to plug the device into the socket > device works > family looking stupid as shit > fuck yeah
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Great job persevering and getting it fixed!
@wiktorwiktor12 4 жыл бұрын
Should've told your parents that the "professional" probably had done the same thing as you.
@topkek5164 4 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRepair Thanks!
@MegaSuscribe 4 жыл бұрын
Almsot the same story. I was fixing few devices and some take me hour or two and some take me 3 days to figure it out if I have time, and everyone at home is telling me to just throw the devices in the garbage. Later on I fixed every single broken device and now they keep bringing me more broken stuff lmao. Sadly I fixed everything now, even my dad's 30 year old headphones with potenciometers on each side which I have never seen till now. Sadly cos I have nothing to repair anymore.
@subparinternet4014 4 жыл бұрын
> forgot to plug the device into the socket Reeeeeeeeeee
@rethish24 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent work. Hope the seller of the tv is not watching this
@HandyHudsonite 5 жыл бұрын
Haha! They're probably kicking themselves for selling it so cheap.
@MrRondonmon 5 жыл бұрын
He probably had a warrant and they told him to keep the TV.
@cdoublejj 4 жыл бұрын
whats wierd is seeing people piss and moan that the 1300 TV they bought broke after several years when the TV could have been had NEW way cheaper. i swear people just don't price check sometimes. not saying this is the case with THIS TV.
@user-nw1ty9ec7r 4 жыл бұрын
Lol😂😂
@Rick-kv3gl 4 жыл бұрын
The TV is 4 yrs old and doesn't have hdr. Not really worth $200 in 2019
@jacksew 5 жыл бұрын
My internet wasn’t working one time and I restarted my router. Cheapest fix I’ve ever done
@gav1903 5 жыл бұрын
And for no gain what so ever. Wow! Well done.. Dickhead.
@jacksew 5 жыл бұрын
Gav why you so mad bro?
@ryans413 5 жыл бұрын
Free lol
@niranjand4238 4 жыл бұрын
have you tried turning it off and on again - Roy, The IT Crowd
@Roxtakdup 4 жыл бұрын
same here but I restarted my lawn mower
@kimmy080 4 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled on your channel because I was having problems with my 4k tv. I like to tinker and didn't want to shell out the money for another one. Watching this video gave me the confidence to take that back panel off and dive into the forums to see what was wrong. In the end, I fixed my tv just as you did with a little bit of sodering and a few cheap parts. Thanks a lot!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is such a great story! Thanks for sharing!
@stevesapiary 4 жыл бұрын
I have an old LCD computer monitor that quit working several years ago and I was ready to trash it. A friend at work told me we should take a look at it and we discovered a couple of capacitors that had swollen from heat and failed. He said that is a COMMON problem. Found a parts package on Amazon for that model and watched my friend make a quick repair. We powered up and it came right up. Yes -what a feeling! That old monitor is still working fine today.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing. Yes, there is a whole Wikipedia page about that problem. It’s called capacitor plague.
@jad43701 5 жыл бұрын
Don't you just love it when your shipping is way more than the part itself.
@smarmosaur 4 жыл бұрын
This comment makes me miss Radio Shack, even with it's horrible cell phone salesmen posing as clerks. Soon we'll be missing Fry's too.
@babyvaso3855 3 жыл бұрын
When I lost the charger to my Huion drawing tablet pen, on the website the price is 4 bucks, but the shipping is 17 usd and 21 for express delivery. I was shocked cause I went to the website directly, despite this when I look at my tracking I discovered it was shipped from China.... of course.
@RobGreco71 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I had a 55" Vizio that stopped working after 3 years. After some googling around and reading about similar problems other people had with this Vizio model I bought replacement boards on eBay for around $80 (it was a kit w/power board and main control board and other parts -- basically all the guts of the TV). Replaced them with my son's help in 30 minutes and the TV has been working great for past 2 years. Not quite a $0.47 repair, but a lot better than tossing the TV and having to buy a new one!
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Great story! So glad you took the opportunity to fix your tv.
@redneckgearheadgarage495 4 жыл бұрын
I grew up dirt poor. My brothers and I picked up walnuts and sold them to buy an old 1978 ke100 dirt bike. We pushed it more than we rode it. One day I asked my stepdad about it. He said "figure out how it works and find out why it's not." I expressed concern that I didn't know how and didn't want to break it further. His response has stuck with me for 30 years. "It's already broke, you can either figure out how it works or make it unfixable, either way you have little to lose." I now fix things for a living (manufacturing maintenance) I also have a really nice cook stove, dish washer that I got for next to nothing and have repaired for pennies, now I am working on a 4k tv for my sons room.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Great story! A new world really does open up when you have that attitude. Especially when you live in a throw away society. Thanks for sharing.
@pacman5113 4 жыл бұрын
I got started repairing things like this in the same way! I loved to visit pawn shops around Army posts. I discovered one of them had an overflowing dumpster in the back that was full of stereo components. I asked if I could take them and they were more than happy to let me have whatever I wanted. I salvaged expensive receivers, record players, etc, etc. Some of them didn't work simply because the glass fuse inside was blown. Built my first good stereo system for almost free and a little time. I learned to solder and read diagrams in the process. Eventually I built about 20 computers for my own use and learned to repair them as well. Years later, guitar repair became another hobby that was profitable. It's a great thing to learn, especially if you are not wanting to go to work for someone else for a living.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry I missed your comment originally! That's great to hear. Thanks for commenting.
@AShifter 5 жыл бұрын
A couple of years ago, your videos inspired me to try fixing an old powered subwoofer that I got at a thrift store for $10 rather than simply returning it - I ended up learning how to diagnose the power supply board and found the main filter caps on the output of the power supply were shot. Got new ones in and it's been working great ever since! So glad to see that you're uploading videos again.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear! That is a great story and I hope I can inspire even more people to try tackling a repair they might be intimidated to try. Yes, I am back to putting out videos. I took a break because I took on a project to design and install solar panels on my house. Any videos in particular you'd like to see?
@joeworden825 5 жыл бұрын
It's sad that we live in a disposable world these days. I had a washing machine that stopped agitating recently. $7.00 in parts and 10 minutes of my time. Now it works like a champ.
@Xiferr 5 жыл бұрын
Its moreso not everyone is an engineer
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Great job on the repair!
@charleswilson4598 4 жыл бұрын
I have a Maytag washer that quit working. Made a really loud screeching noise during spin. I looked it up on youtube and got some ideas. I started taking some parts off to look for the bad part when I noticed a nut that should have held these parts to the main shaft was missing. Bought a new nut at the hardware store for 13 cents. But my daughter found the old nut laying on the floor under the washer, so I wasted 13 cents. Re installed the old nut and fixed the washer. Dryer went bad just before the washer quit. Again, checked you tube. Replaced a tensioner bearing for $15 off eBay, dryer works fine. Grand daughters dryer quit after about two years of use. Cleaned the too long exhaust tube (cheap plastic), replaced $60 of thermostats and sensors and fixed the dryer and I know nothing about any of these appliances. Oh, last year fixed my furnace. Replaced a capacitor on my blower motor. And I am getting older and I am not nearly as energetic as I used to be. I admire your creativity but I was wondering what would you have done if you had not found a hint on you tube and had to start from scratch to trouble shoot your problem.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Charlie Wilson Great repair stories! What would I have done if there was no info online? I would have quickly known the power supply was a problem due to that fluctuation. I would then visually inspect it, maybe I might have seen the hole in the resistor, maybe not. Then I would test components (like this diode), power supply unplugged, of course. The info online helped speed up the process tremendously.
@charleswilson4598 4 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRepair I was watching your tv video because my 4-5 year old Vizio was turning itself off and on about every minute or so. Since I have found a lot of good information on you tube about repairs, I thought I would give it a try. I remember tv from the old days when they still had CRT's and high voltage power supplies and you had to have an understanding of how that stuff worked. Fast forward to 2019. Now we have LCD/LED screens and no high voltage power supplies and how things have changed. After watching your video and a couple of others I learned that these tv's look pretty simple even if you don't understand how the circuits work. There are a few circuit boards that have some wires plugged into them. It seems to me that a person could try to narrow down which board is bad and just replace it or if all else fails and the boards are cheap enough, just shotgun it and replace all the boards. Boards may not fix all the problems but chances are it would fix most. However, as a former electronics tech (now retired), I found your troubleshooting and repair very interesting.
@TheducksOrg 4 жыл бұрын
I've been repairing things for years - but one of my favourite repairs was one a few months ago - in laws had a HDTV DVR which hadn't worked properly for years (we had been living in another country for some of that time) and FIL asked me to have a look at it because they wanted to use it again - it would power up, but not see the internal hard drive (but the hard drive would spin up). I opened it up and inspected the PSU - saw two swollen caps, replaced them, and it worked again! I felt like a magician.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear! It is fun to bring things back to life, isn’t it?
@derickasamani5730 4 жыл бұрын
Fixing up my keyboard cable after i tripped over it a while back, really loved fixing it up.... The feeling you get when you fix something for cheap is priceless
@f.k.burnham8491 5 жыл бұрын
If you leave the leads full length, the diode will dissipate more heat. If you shorten the leads, you must derate the diode's ratings. Quite possibly the diode overheated and failed. This info was directly from the engineering staff at Sylvania/ECG. My co-worker was working on am amp and the diodes kept failing. He went through 3 sets of new ECGdiodes and the same problem. Voltage and current were within tolerances. He called ECG and they told him about the lead length. (Back then the leads were silver) The lead length is part of the heat dissipation for the diode to run at full rating. Leaving the leads full length solved the problem. After I found out this info, I have always used full length leads with ZERO DIODE FAILURES in the 40+ years since. If you ever worked on older Japanese made TV sets you will have run across the power supply diodes having a loop in the leads. This is why.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is very interesting. Thanks for posting. I have been wondering why this diode failed and then apparently took out the resistor. My guess was either heat or a bad batch of diodes but I didn't do any experiments. I hadn't considered that the lead length would be that important to heat dissipation and second guess the engineer(s) who designed the board/circuit. Now, I'm curious to do some more investigating on this power supply. Thanks again!
@TheKb117 5 жыл бұрын
so, if you attach metal heatsinks to the diode leads sticking out at the back it would run less hotter and prolong its life. Assuming enough clearance when board is mounted. Also use thermal paste for better heat transfer. Just a thought.
@guruoo 5 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRepair This is why, 40 or so years ago, my HS electronics teacher drilled into me the importance of always looking for replacement parts that exceed OEM ratings.
@TheKb117 5 жыл бұрын
@Sam Polk though, iirc, some ceramic power resistors are sometimes mounted not flushed on the board on a horizontal orientation. Maybe for better heat dissapation while also not affecting adjacent components. Saw this on some old CRT TVs' power supply section.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
@Sam Polk Thanks for your comment. So are you saying that you think the failure of the diode is due to a manufacturing defect as opposed to a poor pcb/circuit design?
@MirchiBoy 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you for not letting a brand new TV end up in the dump.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheRasstuss2772 Жыл бұрын
As with any "repair" of anything, having the proper tools to do the job is key! I also enjoy repairing tv's. Have had some success on most repairs. Good feeling when you get/have a broken(non working) tv and you get to bring it back to life. Thanks for the videos you've posted.
@Clips-Elipse 4 жыл бұрын
It is nice to see people repairing still, i wish companies would make it easier for these repairs to take place. Good job on the fix, the research that you did saved you alot of time!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@killertruth186 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, unfortunately that Radio Shack has either went out of business or still in it's slumber.
@mankybrains 5 жыл бұрын
My favorite repair was taking apart an old Bose desktop system and found the fuse had blown. I was too lazy to fix it still.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know! Though, it sounds like maybe a "repair in progress"?
@Noah-or5gr 5 жыл бұрын
was it cuz it was a bose sound system?
@uski 4 жыл бұрын
In general, when a fuse is burnt, there is another failure. Changing the fuse will not repair the unit. If the unit has a switching power supply, the most common fault which can blow a fuse is one of the transistors going bad and shorting.
@billguy6861 3 жыл бұрын
i like fixing stuff but i'm not that good at it so i only win about 23%of the time... my favorite thing to fix is a tie between my relationship with my alcoholic father and my fragile ego. Love the videos man keep going.
@martydouglas1802 3 жыл бұрын
Reese. That was awesome. I took a few friends tvs to the repair shop and they proclaimed DOA right there in some cases and yet sold used flat screens in their store. It always bugged me that an expensive tv was not worth bothering with. Now after your fix,I have new eyes to explore my options thanks.
@FrugalRepair 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Usually, unless the lcd screen is cracked you can fix it.
@rachelwineman4082 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! Thank you for your clear, concise, well made tutorial. My husband does scrapping for a hobby and was given this exact TV. Was told the screen just quit. I like to tinker with things and fix if possible. My only experience with soldering is a couple of copper water pipes & some tragic pieces of stained glass craft. I watched your vid and was able to identify the ticking noise. Don't have a multimeter, so I just copied what you replaced & plugged it in....... It WORKS! Quite a learning curve for me, but I practiced on junk boards first. Couldn't have done it without such a detailed guide. Cheers
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear you fixed it! Congratulations!
@CHB94 5 жыл бұрын
I for real just found your channel, and i love it. I do some soldering but my best soldering moment was when i bought a "broken" touch stereo for a car for only 40$ (Brand new it would cost 400$) shows that it had bad soldering to the antenna cable. Use it daily in my car.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the content. That is a great repair story. Thanks for posting.
@garester94501 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for always making videos that are simple, concise and thoroughly informative at the same time. I'm electronically-inclined, but this is a whole new level. Your videos give me the courage to delve deeper into electronics repair. I've repaired several tv's, most with pretty minor issues. My favorite was a $4,000 marine radar/depth/speed/chartplotter MFD (multi-function display) I found labeled as "broken". It was a pretty simple repair. Now I have a super fancy MFD for my boat which I would NEVER be able to afford.
@FrugalRepair Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for sharing that great repair story.
@puppy_pause 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, I have never liked the trash and rebuy cycle we seem to have gravitated to since I was a kid. I threw out a perfectly washer once for what I now realize was a clogged debris filter. The next time it happened I took the washer apart and cleared it. Good as new. Seeing your video now has me ready to tackle electronics, thank you.
@CiaranMakesMusic 4 жыл бұрын
I'm 21 from Ireland and trying to decide weather or not I should go to college to study electronic engineering. After watching this I've made up my mind! Would be great doing stuff like this for a living 😊😊
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear!
@meestahwah 4 жыл бұрын
In my early days of repair, my favorite repair was tape decks that ate tapes. I was a curious kid and figured out after disassembly of a couple that the drive belt had stretched and could no long apply enough torque. I found an old electronics shop in town and they sold me the correct square belt and my tape deck was back in action. The belt was prob only a dollar at that time. I went on to fix a number of walkmans too. It was a very satisfying repair.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
That’s great! Thanks for posting.
@kennyub1 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching you repair this tv. I would recommend a desoldering tool when desoldering PTH parts. You can use dual soldering irons when soldering SMT parts. As I am a PCB repair tech. Been doing this for 20+ years. Great job on the repair.
@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@danofort 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos rule. Fixed my Macbook in a half hour with your help. Not only do your videos rule for the content, but also- NO COMMERCIALS! Thanks a lot.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nickbenke3306 4 жыл бұрын
I DJ from time to time! I got a set of CDJ/USB/Controller decks for £80 ($97) because they weren't powering up correctly! Replacing a £2.50 Diode and 2 capacitors got it 100%! My home AV amplifier; a Denon 1908 cost me nothing after a (Rich) client told me to just take it away after it failed. A Factory reset solved it! I'm a second generation electronic repair Engineer and love the challenge and feeling of accomplishment when something all ready for the bin bursts back into life! Apart from some basic electronics courses - I'm self taught! I inherited this innate ability from my Dad, God bless him! I also shifted all my credit card debt by buying broken audio kit and selling it working. I look forward to lots more of your clips!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is so great to hear! I’m hoping to get a new video out in the next week. Been delayed by some family health issues.
@HandyHudsonite 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job, Rhys! Love how you unpack the story around this. I did a repair on an older plasma - replaced capacitors. This was before my KZfaq days (wish I would have filmed it 😩) You make this look so easy, now I want to go find a 4K TV to work on! 👍🤛
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm sure you can pick up another tv that either has capacitor issue or a shorted led backlight to repair. There are lots of them floating around. For 4k, go for it! Someone recently gave me a 55" 4k that broke. They said the repair guy couldn't fix it. I like these kinds of challenges. =)
@HandyHudsonite 5 жыл бұрын
FrugalRepair I like your optimism! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for one.
@HandyHudsonite 5 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRepair Hey, I have a challenge for you, Rhys. I just dropped a video today on how my Motorola Surfboard cable modem has been power cycling. It’s showing T3 and T4 timeouts. I had the software updated by my ISP, tried using a different power adapter but the problem persisted. I ended up swapping it out for a different modem. I actually do a shoutout of your channel and ask you for help on whether you could figure out what’s wrong with my modem (I believe it’s a hardware issue). Have you faced this type of error with any modems you’ve used?
@TheRealBeardedBusinessman 5 жыл бұрын
@@HandyHudsonite Man, I gotta stop throwing electronics out and start fixing them. It's crazy how big dollar items can be fixed quite easily and economically. Definitely making me regret throwing out the last few items. Good luck on your modem Matt, and awesome work on the TV and channel Rhys!!!
@HandyHudsonite 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheRealBeardedBusinessman Thanks! I agree - we need to keep fixing what we can. I repaired my old Samsung Plasma - just replaced two capacitors (they had bulged) and it still works great!
@cpoco 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Very clear instructions (which is very much appreciated). I have a surround sound amp that has been out of action for some time now that I still can't figure out what the issue is... the front display comes on but no sound out of the speakers. Hopefully I can learn from you and eventually figure it out.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope that I can help. I'd love to hear that you got it repaired. I'm not sure I can say much about the it. Do any of the capacitors look funny? Any common problems posted online about that model? Did you check ebay's history for parts or repair kits that may have been sold for that model? Have you tried every input available on the unit? Does the headphone jack work?
@cyberpred 5 жыл бұрын
Output transistors
@PH4NTOM930 4 жыл бұрын
Great work! About a month ago I bought an older 55" Vizio LED Smart TV (E550I-B2) that would not power on from a pawn shop for $30. Some troubleshooting later led to discovery of broken solder connections between the power board and LED board. After resoldering the connections, The TV worked great!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Wow, that’s a cool story. Congratulations! I’m sure it was very satisfying and fun to do that. My next video will be about a 55” 4K that a repairman gave up on but I got working with some tape.
@tecbox7 4 жыл бұрын
Reese, thanks so much for the detailed explanation and troubleshooting tips! This was extremely helpful and must say gives one confidence in trying it themselves. Well done!!!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is encouraging for me to hear.
@Being_Joe 4 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and I love it. These are the kind of videos that made KZfaq great in the first place. I look forward to seeing more.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your encouraging comments! More videos are on the way. Let me know if there are any particular things you want to see.
@Being_Joe 4 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRepair Fixing some thrift shop finds would be cool. I drop by thrift shops all the time and find items all the time that could be worth fixing. I also find items on the street that could also be worth fixing up or salvaging parts off of.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
@@Being_Joe Thanks! Good thoughts. The next video coming out is probably one of my best curbside finds to date. =)
@JorksX 4 жыл бұрын
I found 50" samsung smart TV from trash, it did not turn on for some reason, opened it up, changed 4cent zener diod and its been working now for the past 2 years. Best thing in my life
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome story! Great repair.
@killertruth186 4 жыл бұрын
That is amazing find.
@YJRamone 4 жыл бұрын
How did you find which diod to change?
@rogersthilaire8179 3 жыл бұрын
Great work on the TV !! My recent one was the main board replacement in my 4K RCA Tv that had volume control issues it would be beeping all the time and basically uncontrollable. Ordered a new main board which cost only $47 and installed it and its been running great ever since
@sdbratman 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Reese! I fixed my 27" Vizio flat screen years ago when I had the same issue. No power, no picture. A youtuber had this same issue. He was an electronics repairman. He showed which resistors normally go bad and how to tell. Opened mine up and found the exact same bad components. $8 in new parts from Fry's and boom! Power and picture! And I learned basic soldering from it. I have also used youtube to help me replace a water pump in my washing machine and put a new motor in my dryer over the years. This kind of work is not that difficult if you're willing to put in the time and effort to learn, AND you can save yourself a ton of money! Cheers!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Those are great stories! Great job taking on the repairs. I bet that felt rewarding to see things come back to life.
@sdbratman 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! And the butterflies RIGHT before hitting that power button are intense! Then the flood of endorphins when it starts and works! Can't beat it!
@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! Instant sub. Hope to see more videos of yours.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was pumped to see your comment! I've been watching your videos since I found your channel this past summer. You do great work. The repair challenge with those other guys was fun and a great idea.
@CatsMeowPaw 5 жыл бұрын
Many years ago I fixed a $500 BenQ LCD with $20 of parts off eBay. The fault was so common that people packaged up the components with instructions on how to fix the power supply. My biggest repair was fixing an Aurora 5000 solar inverter that developed an E031 error. This is a very common fault on pre 2014 models. Replacing two $3 relays did the trick and the $2000 bit of gear is back in service.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Those are great stories! Thanks for sharing.
@edward20049 2 жыл бұрын
I was excited also while looking at the video as you said "will it work", and it did. I am a hobbyist and love electronics, always taking electronics stuff that people throw out and trying to fix them. I love the videos, thanks for sharing!
@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you like working on electronics too!
@paulmcwilliams1709 Жыл бұрын
You're like me. I love to fix things, and as a matter of fact I used to fix car stereos in my basement. Once I fixed a home stereo for a co-worker. It only had sound on the right side, the left side was quiet. I replaced the left channel output and problem solved. I fixed the stereo for less than $15! Needless to say, the co-worker was very pleased. 😊
@paulmcwilliams1709 Жыл бұрын
I just fixed my Samsung 32-inch flatscreen TV. One of the backlights stopped working, so I bought a replacement strip, installed the new strip and it works now. I fixed it for $16! So I fixed a flatscreen, and I saved a TV from going to the scrapyard!😉
@sagishpreman7644 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you god for showing me this video... truely inspiring...
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your encouraging comment!
@DumbSkippy 5 жыл бұрын
@FrugalRepair Excellent video, Reece! Thanks so much. Greetings from Perth Australia
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the comment.
@thelostboyz2072 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks and I had the feeling you would say that, I don't have doubts anymore, you're great budd, God Bless you and your family too!
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Thank you.
@RJ-fs3mj 4 жыл бұрын
I love fixing small engines, mowers, chainsaws, tillers, snowblowers. Most of the time its a easy fix by rebuilding the carburetor. I fix all my neighbors machines. Snowblowers are the machines that are keeping busy. I subscribed today, loved the video and I'm gonna try your techniques.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That’s great you fix all of those things.
@hkoizumi3134 4 жыл бұрын
I've been repairing PC for over 25 years now. It's amazing how much good parts were thrown away over the years I have been working on it. Majority of the issues were minor fixes like the one on video and some were even ridiculous like missing jumpers or seating issue. I get that not all are savvy with fixing but things like incorrect seating should be an obvious thing any one could fix. I partially blame it on companies like Apple and other manufacturers actively discouraging people to open their own devices.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I purchased a really nice tv (return from a big box store) and the issue was that a connector wasn’t put on! It goes from that to microsoldering but in most cases it’s a single point of failure. Thanks for commenting!
@randyhunt1581 5 жыл бұрын
That is a damn good tv. I have the 50" and have had it for almost 4 years. I paid almost $700 for mine new.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting! Glad that it is still working great.
@THEPAINOFITALL 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Reece. We were very poor growing up, a friend of ours had an electrical store. He had a broken TV. His masters voice. I pulled it apart and it smelt burnt... Long story short I replaced the power supply, with the guidance of our friend. It was our first TV... I was only 13 years old.. Good Times 😶😀😁😃
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that memory!
@therealExmo 4 жыл бұрын
When I was 16 I fixed my first tape deck and when I was 22 I fixed my first VCR...after that I just loss the fix it big as I got older ..but its good to know I have the know how to try 👍
@doogulass 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! That feeling you get when you fix the problem is so satisfying. I've been there myself. P.S. this is a frugal channel -- you should be using a penny at 4:48, not a dime! ;-)
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Ha ha!
@toontownlegomaster 5 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I did the same thing with my ps3 when i was kid but it had ylod just had to use a heat gun to warm up the gpu and cpu and once i put it back together after 2 failed bootup attempts it worked and ive been into fixing stuff ever since even built my own computer.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That is great to hear.
@2ootiehamilton662 Жыл бұрын
I’m very fascinated by how you put everything in perspective
@cowboygeologist7772 2 жыл бұрын
Good deal. I got out of electronics years ago to become a Geologist. I have a big tub full of new resistors, capacitors and transistors. You have me thinking now. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting.
@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@youngnover3106 5 жыл бұрын
i also did the same thing i live in South Africa i bought a Hisense 50inch for R900.00 it had a problem of going on after 10 or 15 seconds in goes off. and i spent about R100.00 fixing it
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear! What did you fix or replace on it to get it working again?
@benzo1337 5 жыл бұрын
60 euros for a 50 inch tv
@Juam087 4 жыл бұрын
How to fix vizio tv that screen works fine for a while then it turns pink green glitches and restarts then turns on 10 to 15 minutes does it again
@TampaTec 4 жыл бұрын
Liked 👍, I like your random repair videos.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Many more are in the works. Looking forward to you getting to 500k subs!
@johnkowalski9260 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tampa Tec. I have a Vizio M60-C3 coming into my shop tomorrow for a backlight job. Do you recall if the M-series has those damn internal clips that make removing the back cover near impossible to remove without destroying the TV?I had an E60 on the bench here last year and it took nearly 3 hours to get the back cover off,and my hands and arms were just BLOOD.I finally just went for it and RIPPED it off.Somehow I didnt destroy the TV set. If this M60 is the same design,Im turning the job down.Thanks!
@malphasphenex 3 жыл бұрын
I can already see that stack of broken TVs I'm gonna acquire after finishing this vid lol and now I understand why you guys use copper on solder.me watching this video is like ur story how u got into this lol.im hella interested in this stuff and congrats on the fix.u saved urself tons of money
@HeadTester 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had the exact same issues and now the parts are ordered!!!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
I hope you get it fixed! Let me know how it goes
@ErickBuildsStuff 5 жыл бұрын
My favourite repair was fixing my grand father's 1970's Philips vacuum tube radio and adding a Bluetooth and FM chip
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, cool! I've never worked on something with vacuum tubes.
@TheLevitatingChin 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought an lg OLED with a smashed screen for really cheap. I can't wait to follow your video and get it working again. I'll save thousands!
@elmergriffin8369 4 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your videos and recently subscribed. I love repairing my equipment from HD washer to lawn mowers. My recent problem is my Visio 50" (P502ui-B1E). I was watching it about 2 months ago and all of a sudden the right half of the screen went to the snowy screen and the right side was fine the 3 seconds later it all totally went black. I did the flahlight test, it did not have a logo on power up. I took the pack off and looked for obvious capacitor failures but nothing ever stood out to me as an issue. I am now well versed in electronics as far as capacitors, diodes and such but your videos give me push to leep searching. I will eventually figure it out...maybe two years later....but I will get it and save the landfill from another pile of plastic. Thank you! Elmer Griffin Gilbert, SC
@beatdown4785 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I always remove components by adding more solder to the pads and then heating both sides up alternately . While you heat up the solder on both sides, hold the component with a tweezer and just put a tiny bit of draft pressure on it. You can feel when the component gets loosened from the pads and you can just pull it away. When the components are smaller you can cover them in solder until they are hot enough to stick to your soldering iron. Your method of removing is good as well. I had the problem that when the boards become smaller, the pad could get damaged/loosened and thats frustrating and time consuming. I worked a lot with hot tweezers but I rather prefer a smd single soldering tip (not when there are many components to replace. Then the tweezer tip is saving a ton of time). Especially when you have to remove components that are on the mass line, they take more heat on that side and with hot tweezers it takes longer to heat these sides up. This is no criticism, it just came to my mind. I would repair more stuff but I am currently not able to buy the tools to do it efficient. I will check out more videos from you in the future. Greetings from germany :) (sry for the long text)
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Yes, that is another way to remove components.
@grantmyers7593 4 жыл бұрын
when I was doing IT work, I came across a Doctor that had over a dozen flat screen monitors that were no good, I had told him I was going to electronic recycling to drop off my old electronics and he asked me to take those monitors, so I opened them up one by one and found most had bad Chinese capacitors in their power supplies that went bad, so I ordered the capacitors I needed and fixed all but 2.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear!
@thedungeondelver 5 жыл бұрын
Wish I had the knowhow to fix my good old Viewsonic flat panel computer monitor.
@jerrygeorgopolis8015 4 жыл бұрын
One of the Best Videos I have seen on doing a repair ! Thank you..
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your encouraging comment!
@frankpitochelli6786 4 жыл бұрын
Having been in the tv service business since 1978..TVs today are much easier than 15-30 yrs ago, however, the digital technology can be very delicate and can be damaged easily. Good job for having a short time of electronics experience.!!
@gilbertopelaez1624 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the video 🙌🏼
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it! Hopefully the next one won’t take me too much longer to finish up.
@magnus33john 5 жыл бұрын
Been there done that. And like all god repair guys i did the Frankenstein ITS ALIVE shout :)
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
That is fun to hear! Gotta love that moment right before you add power. So much fun to see it working!
@shaunhunter01 4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Reese. Thank you, sir for this tutorial. I greatly appreciate it. My most favorite fix was that our, Samsung front loader dryer sucked in a belt to my Wife's dress. I had to disassemble the whole system in order to free it from the pulley. It was a lot of fun to see it work again. Thank you again for the tutorial.
@chukfeces8655 4 жыл бұрын
Bought a used Chevy Blazer and found out the previous owner removed the LED for the check engine light. Tore the dash out and put in a new LED for 8 bucks, then hooked up the code reader to get it through emissions. Was quite a hassle as my soldering iron is very old, and had to run a small wire to the next pad because the original connection lifted from too much heat, but it saved me hundreds. A warning to all new tinkerers, DONT leave a hot tip on a pad for too long and invest in something better than a 20 yr old soldering iron! I came here to find a solution for a Vizio E472VLE that keeps shutting off on it's own. Already tried all the hard reset suggestions here on youtube, so i guess it's time for some testing and more research. Thanks for the vid.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Great job on that Blazer repair! I don’t know your vizio answer. I did have one years ago that did that. I seem to remember I had found helpful info online. My memory says it was something on the main board. Let me know if you figure it out.
@jessewarren9177 5 жыл бұрын
I have fixed a bunch of LG TV's that just needed new capacitors. Favorite repair had to be a 55" LG 4K tv that just needed a new power board . Paid $50 sold for $250
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
That is great! Glad to hear about the repairs.
@derekjohnson7504 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could help me Jesse Warren...I have a 75 inch LG 4k it's not even a year old yet and has horizontal lines at the bottom of it....everything g else works fine on it.....I reset it back to factory settings lines go away and then over time lines come back? Any suggestions on how to fix it?
@Kapparie 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job. When shipping is 10x the price of the purchased components, then always order some more.
@HandyHudsonite 5 жыл бұрын
Good point.
@ezacher4634 4 жыл бұрын
Sat here and watched you fix your M65 C1 on my M65 C1!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, that’s funny!
@normandragot9927 3 жыл бұрын
The first REAL repair I remember was when I was about 14-15 years old, I was at a garage sale and bought a dead 12" B&W tube TV. I think it was $5 but thereabouts. I figured if I couldn't get it working, I'd have fun parting it out. Plugged it in, no power. I opened the back, first thing I checked were the fuses. Sure enough, one was blown. Bought a replacement fuse for $1.25 (i think) and the TV worked! My first TV and I was very excited. A couple of years later, I bought a used colour TV and got a $35 trade-in on the old B&W! Repairs for fun and profit! ;-)
@FrugalRepair 3 жыл бұрын
That’s so great to hear! Thank you for sharing.
@basingstokedave4292 5 жыл бұрын
i remember the old days when repairing solid state tvs , wow could the caps blow and if you didnt ground the chasses it would give you a belt
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a shock like that would wake you up!
@mrdjcoper 4 жыл бұрын
This guys face makes me feel like someone is standing just of camera pointing a gun at him and making sure he says where he's supposed to.
@xatoor 4 жыл бұрын
exactly, ffs i thought no one else noticed it!
@rdxhot1 4 жыл бұрын
Lmfao 💀💀💀
@gjspaceman 4 жыл бұрын
Solder, not fn sodder. And, what's he worried about?
@majorburkes6396 4 жыл бұрын
need a Flat screen TV fixed dont know whats wrong with it, call me at 512-9178538
@mrdayyumyum3712 4 жыл бұрын
Well done video, You explained it very well, and had good clear video. I my self replaced a bad power supply in a computer last week for my first successful electronic repair. I am still working on a monitor repair but won't give up yet.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your encouraging comment! Great job on your repair! I'm sure you'll get that monitor working too.
@usaearthling 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching you fix this TV.
@taha12012 5 жыл бұрын
I'm getting into repairing drones. I had a faulty hubsan one I bought for 30 that retails for 130 and I bought 2 broken ones for 30 and all in I spent 60 and now I have 3 controllers that sell for 30 to 40 each and 2 fully working drones and a whole spare drone that I use for spares
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is great to hear! I haven't worked on many drones but I do want one and I'm keeping my eye open for a broken drone with a gimbal and an hd camera.
@scottfirman 5 жыл бұрын
I try and do repair videos on RC planes, cars , boats whatever. I got tired of people saying it is an expencive hobby. Its not. Check out RC Hobbiest Extreme. I think you will like it.
@waterfallhunter634 5 жыл бұрын
Trying to flatten out the resistor after one side has already been soldered down could just result in a stress fracture in the resistor.
@WilliamEllison 5 жыл бұрын
Where do you people come from. "Dragging a water hose over the grass causes stress on your lawn and can result in damaged grass blades." Go craw back in your hole Jeffrey, and leave little kids alone.
@goclunker 5 жыл бұрын
@@WilliamEllison He is right numbnuts
@WilliamEllison 5 жыл бұрын
@@goclunker That's not the point asswipe.
@waterfallhunter634 5 жыл бұрын
What is wrong with you?
@goclunker 5 жыл бұрын
@@WilliamEllison Then what is the point, you fcking moron?
@memedealer8851 Жыл бұрын
I have no problems with my TV, I'm just here to see him fix a TV, it's so satisfying.
@FrugalRepair Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@raymond1001 4 жыл бұрын
Good for you! and glad you have saved the planet from getting some extra waste. And thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledges. 👍
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ravikantshet 5 жыл бұрын
Class d DVD player of Panasonic xh170 no power and no sound
@Mobin92 5 жыл бұрын
How to remove that resistor quicker: 1. Set high temp. 2. Heat the resistor. 3. Just gently push it away with the soldering iron...
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes, that is another possible way to do it.
@olzzon 4 жыл бұрын
Watching this while having lunch soooo relaxing 😋👍, god job that's a bargain deal in the end 👌
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
@TheJONNYSHADOW 3 жыл бұрын
Really great videos. I have 2 led tv's that need new backlight LED's. I have watched several youtubers do it but I am lacking in confidence to tackle it & really hoping that you will be doing an how-to in depth video on this particular job because you have amazing teaching skills & show us how & why.
@johnjesus971 4 жыл бұрын
Bought a Broken xbox one x on ebay for $50 all i had to do was solder a new HDMI retimer chip in. Works great now
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Great story and great job on the repair!
@carbonm2 5 жыл бұрын
Highway robbery haha good stuff. Subbed. Please buy a Samsung KS8000/8500 that turns off and on by itself!! Please
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! Is that the tv you have? Have you found any clues on line to what the issue might be? For starters, I would isolate the input bar and the remote sensor to make sure neither or them are sending a signal to the main board to "turn on/off".
@carbonm2 5 жыл бұрын
@@FrugalRepair yes I have this and replaced it with another TV, and repair it later. I hear it's common. Either resister, power supply, main board etc. And thanks what you suggested, I tried everything I could think of side from cracking it open
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
@@carbonm2 If it's not the remote sensor or input bar, my guess is that it is more likely to be a problem on the main board than the power supply board.
@dovespaligrino8312 2 жыл бұрын
Omg, can't believe you fixed that. I could do that. I love messing with small detailed items.. I got plenty of patience for that! ❤
@xerejuneseve6333 4 жыл бұрын
Also it is saving our precious environment.Great job and happy christmas !.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, so many easily repairable items go right into the trash.
@BroswithHoes 5 жыл бұрын
did the same thing with a 48" Visio my neighbor tossed... fixed it for like 30 bucks.
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
Cool! Thanks for commenting. Great job on the repair.
@jimlocke9320 4 жыл бұрын
My "educated guess" is that the resistor is in series with the diode. When the diode failed short circuit, it put too much current through the resistor, causing it to overheat and fail. My suggestion would be to substitute a different diode with higher ratings: a higher forward current rating and higher PIV (peak inverse voltage). The diode may be under rated if failing in multiple TV sets. This would be a design issue, something the manufacturer should address. My inclination would be to substitute a more readily available through hole resistor (one with leads) for the surface mount resistor. However, the resistor did behave as a fuse, protecting other components. The through hole resistor might not do that. So, only replace it with an identical surface mount resistor.
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your thoughts. Yes, the resistor is in series with the diode. I would like to get a schematic of this board to get a better sense of the design and perhaps, the failure. It seems to be either bad design specs or a batch of bad diodes.
@rogersellers493 4 жыл бұрын
As a retired electronics engineer, I have spent a lifetime repairing just about everything, but my favorite repair was a Pioneer SX-1250, AM/FM stereo receiver. I was trolling the local pawn shop and saw it sitting on a shelf with other audio equipment. It had a price tag on it of $29.99. It was from what they call the golden age of audio. The tag said, "as-is". Without hesitation, I told the guy I would take it. It was in near flawless cosmetic condition with the exception of a dent in the bottom panel. I plugged it in, turned it on and everything functioned, but it had a horrific 60 cycle hum on both the headphones and speaker outputs. I took off the bottom panel to discover a support bracket just under the dent in the bottom cover that had been pushed into the power supply board cracking the board and disconnecting all four power supply filter caps yet the supples were still functioning unfiltered. I removed the solder mask over the copper clad, bridged bare copper wires across the cracks, soldered them in place and straightened the dent out of the bottom cover. I powered it up and everything worked fine. The 60 cycle hum was gone. The cost of parts for repair was $0.00! I still have it and listen to it almost everyday. Occasionally I will check prices on eBay for like units and see ones in similar condition selling for $1200 to $1500! That was $29.99 well spent and it makes me smile every time I turn it on!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
That is a great story! Thanks for sharing.
@josepeixoto3384 2 жыл бұрын
i always did the same, bought my best amp, a Rotel amp, with one bad channel,easy fix 20 years ago, can't remember what it was,i think it was just a fuse ; works perfect, i only beefed up the heat sinks by riveting extra aluminum, to drive the 15 inchers; just checked it, that Pioneer gotta be good,it weights 30 kg,and that says it all; flywheel on the tuner,i hope?
@derekjones8585 Жыл бұрын
Just come across your channel and subscribed, I used to like tinkering with things in my youth, now a pensioner so took up carp fishing. Your channel has made me want to do more tinkering, so on eBay to look for a broken tv to play with.
@FrugalRepair Жыл бұрын
Just make sure the lcd screen isn’t cracked if you are looking to get a tv to work on. That’s the one thing you can’t fix.
@PAUL-1961. 5 жыл бұрын
My fav.. repair is a free samsung 50" plasma,total parts $2.00
@FrugalRepair 5 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear! Thanks for posting.
@tommygmit 4 жыл бұрын
was givin a 55 inch RCA , owner said it would not turn on . Took it home tried the remote - - nothing . Tried the power button on the tv itself - - - comes on with perfect picture . open remote it is corroded from leaking battery . new remote 10$
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
Fun story! Thanks for posting.
@killertruth186 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you could clean it with rubbing alcohol. And it would save you $10.
@tommygmit 4 жыл бұрын
@@killertruth186 it was beyond cleaning
@mohamedarshad6207 Жыл бұрын
Brillient stuff Reece. As you probably gathered as per the introduction of the Chinese market and prices rocketing down on a equipment. The repair industry died a death. Exception being the expensive items. But it's good to see systematic fault tracing in action. Bring back memories. God bless
@jcampitelli 4 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same TV with the exact same symptoms won’t turn on and blinking main board LED. I can’t wait to try this fix out!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
jcampitelli Let me know how it goes! I’ll be eager to hear.
@jcampitelli 4 жыл бұрын
Your directions were on point. Thanks to you, I have a functioning M65-C1 again! Thank you!
@FrugalRepair 4 жыл бұрын
@@jcampitelli Wow, that is awesome to hear! Great job.
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