My 1 yr old Phillips TV is shutting down by itself (green light stays on though). Then I had a problem with turning it on (I would have to press channel keys several times in order for picture to show up) , now it won't turn on at all. How do I fix this? (I am completely clueless about repair so please also let me know where to get the things I need (spare parts, tools,...)? Thanks!

Irena, March 2006

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carlos, April 2009

Phillips TV, 27”, model:27PT543S37A REPAIR…
SYMPTOM:
Clicks and turns off after turning on set when cold. Have to turn on and off several times to work, or keep changing channels, right side of screen is black for a while.
PROMLEM: It is almost always a bad transistor and a bad capacitor. (about $0.70 in parts)
SOLUTION:
This repair is fairly straightforward. You will need a soldering iron, a solder sucker, and a small torx bit. Unplug the set. Lay the TV on the floor, screen down. Remove the torx screws holding the rear cover on. There should be 10, (don’t forget the 2 by the input panel). You will see 2 circuit boards, the one of interest is the large one near the bottom of the set. This board has a retainer clip on each side that needs to be pulled out to allow the circuit board to slide out. Slide the board out about 5-6 inches. You might need to support the board so it doesn’t slide back down into the TV set. This circuit board should have numbers by each of the components. You want to look for 7461 (transistor) and 2455 (capacitor). They are located right next to each other near the center of the board. The transistor will usually overheat and discolor the circuit board immediately around it. Warm up the soldering iron and get the solder sucker ready. Heat up the solder joint while removing excess solder with the sucker. Once the transistor and capacitor are free, check the numbers on each. The capacitor (round cylinder) should have “47uf” on it. The transistor should have “C33725” on it. You can order these parts from Digi-Key (google it) for about $2.50 including shipping if you use USPS option. The part numbers are: 493-1060-ND for the capacitor and BC33725-ND for the transistor. Once you get your parts, solder them in and check TV operation. It should work as it did before. (Wouldn’t it be nice if these companies could focus on quality rather than saving $0.04 here and there??!!??). This repair can be done by anyone familiar with a soldering iron in about 30-45 minutes their first time. Good Luck!!

jack of all trades, October 2008

Go to website www.coxesroost.net. It may be a thermistor and fuse. That is the problem with other models with same issue.

Janice, January 2008

If you are in the UK and your TV is only a year old, it is generally accepted that TVs should last about five years. Earlier problems may fall under the Sale of Goods Act(s). So try rattling the supplier's cage. Don't take any rubbish about one year warranty say the TV is not of "Mechantable Quality" and you want your money back. That will often work. BTW. John Lewis often give free three years warranty on TVs that only have one year.

Terry, March 2006