Panasonic TV Dead - Fix or Buy A New TV? - Blu-ray Forum

Wormow · 08-17-2012, 04:51 AM

My THP50G10A died today and it's flashing seven red lights. I bought it August 7 2009 so around 3 years ago. Is it worth getting this fixed or buying myself a completely new TV?

Not sure how much a fix will cost, but I've heard somewhere between 200-500.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 08-17-2012, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wormow

My THP50G10A died today and it's flashing seven red lights. I bought it August 7 2009 so around 3 years ago. Is it worth getting this fixed or buying myself a completely new TV?

Not sure how much a fix will cost, but I've heard somewhere between 200-500.

200-500??? Hell no! Just buy a new and better tv. I love it when a tv dies because it's time to get a new tv.

blufellas · 08-17-2012, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

200-500??? Hell no! Just buy a new and better tv. I love it when a tv dies because it's time to get a new tv.

This

Wormow · 08-17-2012, 06:22 AM

Was planning on buying a 3D Smart TV soon anyway

Thanks for replying, guys!

J. J. Hunsecker · 08-17-2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wormow

My THP50G10A died today and it's flashing seven red lights. I bought it August 7 2009 so around 3 years ago. Is it worth getting this fixed or buying myself a completely new TV?

Not sure how much a fix will cost, but I've heard somewhere between 200-500.

Three years isn't old for a TV. I'm surprised it died in such a short time. How much did you initially pay for it? More than $2000? If so, $200 to repair sounds like a better bargain than buying another expensive TV.

Blu-Dog · 08-17-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wormow

Was planning on buying a 3D Smart TV soon anyway

Thanks for replying, guys!

Make sure some environmental thing didn't kill it (power surges, power dropouts, room temperature in direct sunlight, something like that) or it could happen again, even with a new set.

Kirk Out · 08-17-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wormow

My THP50G10A died today and it's flashing seven red lights. I bought it August 7 2009 so around 3 years ago. Is it worth getting this fixed or buying myself a completely new TV?

Not sure how much a fix will cost, but I've heard somewhere between 200-500.

more than likely its the power supply 400 bucks mine went out earlier this year on 85ua sh!t man known as the seven blinking lights of death

Ace_BB6 · 09-20-2012, 04:15 AM

If its fixed how do you know it wont happen again? Might as well get a new set with a squaretrade warranty.

steve1971 · 09-20-2012, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wormow

Was planning on buying a 3D Smart TV soon anyway

Thanks for replying, guys!

Thats the best route to go.

Taygan315 · 09-21-2012, 08:39 PM

The decision is up to you, ultimately, however (and this depends on how much you bought the tv for) I think $200-$500 is a small price to pay to repair a tv that you only had for 3 years,imo. I'm assuming you spent at least a $1000 for it and it sounds like that the tv had a defect to begin with and that it dying on you in 3 years in not the typical norm.

Personally, I would get it fixed (if you liked the tv and you were happy with it before it died on you) and if it breaks on you again...THEN I would get a new one. Just me but...it sounds like a waste of $$ to buy a new one after only 3 years use on your current one....even with it breaking on you. Again, 3 years is not a long time. Listen to what the repair guy says and get his opinion as well.

This is just me.....

08-17-2012, 04:51 AM	#1
Wormow Active Member Member since:Aug 2012 Blu-ray collection:6	Panasonic TV Dead - Fix or Buy A New TV? My THP50G10A died today and it's flashing seven red lights. I bought it August 7 2009 so around 3 years ago. Is it worth getting this fixed or buying myself a completely new TV? Not sure how much a fix will cost, but I've heard somewhere between 200-500.

08-17-2012, 06:22 AM	#4
Wormow Active Member Member since:Aug 2012 Blu-ray collection:6	Was planning on buying a 3D Smart TV soon anyway Thanks for replying, guys!

09-20-2012, 04:15 AM	#8
Ace_BB6 Power Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:855 Trading Score:16	If its fixed how do you know it wont happen again? Might as well get a new set with a squaretrade warranty.

09-21-2012, 08:39 PM	#10
Taygan315 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2012 Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:2	The decision is up to you, ultimately, however (and this depends on how much you bought the tv for) I think $200-$500 is a small price to pay to repair a tv that you only had for 3 years,imo. I'm assuming you spent at least a $1000 for it and it sounds like that the tv had a defect to begin with and that it dying on you in 3 years in not the typical norm. Personally, I would get it fixed (if you liked the tv and you were happy with it before it died on you) and if it breaks on you again...THEN I would get a new one. Just me but...it sounds like a waste of $$ to buy a new one after only 3 years use on your current one....even with it breaking on you. Again, 3 years is not a long time. Listen to what the repair guy says and get his opinion as well. This is just me.....

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals