Help - To repair or not? (1 Viewer)

[Pat Ford]

Just completed a move and my 27" Panasonic set was injured in the process. It must have been jarred or shaken too much, but basically whenever the set is touched now, there is a flutter to the picture. Sometimes just the tremble of feet walking by causes this to happen.

I'm not sure if this is something I could fix on my own (possibly just needing to tighten something) or do need professional repair? The predicament: If I can't fix it on my own, is it worth the cost of repair or should I scrap the set and go for a new one?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Jack Briggs]

Well, something happened during the move. (When moving, you should transport the TV separately, if possible--in your car's back seat, if there's room. They don't take to being jostled around too well.)

I wouldn't attempt to go into that set's innards myself--dangerous. Your best bet is to call Panasonic and get the name of a factory-authorized repair center that will come out and pick up the set personally. If the repair bill is hard to justify, it's upgrade time.

Anybody else have any thoughts?

 

[NathanS]

It sounds like one of the welds was broken on the shadow mask frame. If that's the case, you'll need a new tube. I'd just go ahead, and get another TV.

 

[Pat Ford]

Ah yes, exactly what I didn't want to hear, but anticipated. Thanks for the replies. I was going to get a new set in the near future anyway, but hoped this would transition into the "2nd T.V." slot in the apartment. Hmmm, I wonder how much enjoyment I can salvage from the set by dropping it out my 5th floor balcony?

 

[Jan Strnad]

I can't imagine that a repair bill would be much less than a new 27" TV. Look on the bright side: You have been granted permission to buy a new TV!

Jan