CRT TV: "POP", then nothing.

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Posted by grantv (M) on April 28, 2010 at 22:57:46

We have a 35" Sony CRT that just made a sound that would make me think of what a picture tube would if it were to burst. Definitely louder than a turn on/off sound. But there's nothing at all. No power light, sound, nada. Swapped outlets with the cable box, nope.
Is there a fuse inside most CRT's? Usually easy to access? This old (12 years?) beast weighs as much as I do (well, about what I would if I lost 5-10# :)), so I'd prefer to swap a fuse at home myself if there's such a thing. Ideas? Power supply? Not sure how far I want to go on a 12 year old TV! Amazing that I paid ~$1600 for this, and now one can buy a nice slim, better picture for much less, not that I want to, it's just our bedroom TV, but if forced....
That said I also have 2 @ 27" TV's, one was my main TV (as was this 35" a few years back) about 20 years ago. Still running strong every day in our sunroom (Hitachi)! The RCA is around 12-15 years old in another room, still OK, not used as often though. Amazing durability these things. Until now I guess. :)

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Topic - CRT TV: "POP", then nothing. - grantv 22:57:46 04/28/10 (16)

Why bother? - bassbinotoko 02:10:43 05/01/10 (4)

look for a used Sony CRT - bassbinotoko 22:44:42 05/30/10 (0)

When you're right.... - grantv 07:16:35 05/02/10 (2)

RE: When you're right.... - volunteer 11:51:30 05/03/10 (1)

We're very happy with it. - grantv 12:13:27 05/03/10 (0)

Just remember, there are killer voltages in a big tube set. - Elizabeth 16:40:53 04/30/10 (3)

Wait a minute!! Aren't you the one who was all pushed out of shape over someone cautioning You? - oldmkvi 17:17:08 04/30/10 (2)

Difference between a gentle caution, and a shrarp DON' T DO THAT - Elizabeth 21:50:14 05/01/10 (1)

And it's appreciated. :) NT - grantv 07:17:30 05/02/10 (0)

RE: CRT TV: "POP", then nothing. - blue_z 23:38:16 04/28/10 (6)

that's probably it - Joe Murphy Jr 15:56:56 04/29/10 (0)

Thanks. - grantv 07:07:00 04/29/10 (4)

RE: Thanks. - blue_z 13:04:47 04/29/10 (1)

Glad you agreed with me on something. :) - grantv 14:21:19 04/29/10 (0)

"Now, gotta get somebody to help me pull a 185# TV to the floor. :)" - volunteer 08:20:01 04/29/10 (1)

Wait, do I see a "volunteer"? Thanks! :) - grantv 08:27:29 04/29/10 (0)

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