I have a 42'' samsung rear projection tv, after plugging it in there was a loud bang, please can you suggest what I may be looking for.....besides a new tv!!!
model number:sp42w5hfx

approx 10 yrs old

Wendy, December 2009

Big capacitors sometimes go off with a loud bang...

http://www.foxtango.org/FT901/graphics/FT-901%20Blown%20Filter%20Caps.JPG

http://thiselton.net/gallery/albums/compressor/Blown_Capacitor.jpg

These things are usually in the power supply area on a TV.

Take care poking around - a capacitor can still give a shock even with the set unplugged.

Good luck...

Peccavi, December 2009