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My tv is screaming
Farout Foolio
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I use an lcd tv as my computer monitor, and lately it has taken to making a noise like steam escaping.
This is only when the tv is on vga mode, and doesn't seem to relate to what is being displayed or how long it has been on. Been using this setup for two years or so and this is the first time it's come up.
Is...is it going to explode?
This is only when the tv is on vga mode, and doesn't seem to relate to what is being displayed or how long it has been on. Been using this setup for two years or so and this is the first time it's come up.
Is...is it going to explode?
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Probably the high-voltage power supply going bad - likely the supply for the backlight. It'll need repair or replacement.
Shouldn't cost too much, unless the faulty part is integrated into the TV's main board, in which case replacing the "motherboard" will probably be quite expensive (a lot of manufacturers don't do component-level repairs, but you never know).
Check with the manufacturer's service department to see if there's a service depot near you that can check out your TV and get you an estimate. Be sure to ask what diagnosis fees are, and if you have to ship it, if you have to pay for return shipping, etc.