It bit the bullet (polaroid TV) - Page 2

derf · 06-23-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by njchopper87

From what I read and saw pics of, they are designed to break open if they are dead or w/e. However, some of them may not. It's best to replace them all if there aren't too many of them. Of course, I'm lazy as fuck and would probably just replace the ones that visually seem off. Be sure to make sure you make sure the polarity is lined up properly when replacing.

This is the guide I found. It was made for a computer motherboard, but I'm sure the same principles apply.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...oard,1606.html

Thanks, the board is marked which side is pos and neg, I also found this:

http://cquirke.mvps.org/badcaps.htm

Which is pretty much what my capacitors look like

Rangerscott · 06-23-2010, 01:28 AM

I give Vizio two thumbs up.

tommymac · 06-23-2010, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

I dont really have a choice, I spent a little too much this month on other toys, between the rally, some bike audio equipment, the nook, and an ipod I figure I'm about a grand over what I should have spent this month

Be happy you didnt do any track days too, talk about way over budget

goof2 · 06-23-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

Yeh I'm probably going to drop by best buy tomorrow and pick up the cheapest decent 42" LCD they have.

I'm looking at Dynex for their cunsumer ratings

My great uncle recently got the $500 Dynex 40" Best Buy always seems to have. I can't speak to its longevity but it has a really good picture for the price.

Good luck with the fix. Hopefully you can take care of it for the price of a few capacitors.

LeeNetworX · 06-23-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by njchopper87

This is the guide I found. It was made for a computer motherboard, but I'm sure the same principles apply.

Generally speaking, components are components. Should be fine.

Rangerscott · 06-23-2010, 09:29 AM

I remember reading a forum and a guy replaced the whole circuit which was cheap.

the chi · 06-23-2010, 09:44 AM

I've got a Dynex in the bedroom, great picture and sound for the price tag.

Flexin · 06-23-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

Yeh I'm probably going to drop by best buy tomorrow and pick up the cheapest decent 42" LCD they have.

I'm looking at Dynex for their cunsumer ratings

Dynex have a terrible picture. I can't think of one good thing to say about that tv.

James

Flexin · 06-23-2010, 08:34 PM

I want a Panasonic G25. I hope to be able to get it next month for the bedroom. If everything works out. If it all works out I will wall mount it and put a blu ray and sat receiver in the closet and then get a Harmony remote so I can still control them.

James

Rangerscott · 06-23-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

Dynex have a terrible picture. I can't think of one good thing to say about that tv.

James

Kmart special. LOL

Dynex tv's has some thick matte screens. Very dull picture quality.

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06-23-2010, 01:28 AM	#12
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I give Vizio two thumbs up.

06-23-2010, 09:29 AM	#16
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I remember reading a forum and a guy replaced the whole circuit which was cheap.