Big screen TV made a pop sound, now no pic!

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<p>We were watching TV on an older big screen TV. I’m not sure of the age, but it’s not one of the “thin ones”, but it’s also not one of those old big box ones. I’m guessing that it’s about 7 years old. (I’m guessing its age based on a few of our other big screen TVs that are all the “thin types”…which were all bought 0-5 years ago. The TV of concern is older than all of these.) </p>

<p>While watching a program, all of the sudden we heard a “pop” and the screen went out. If there’s nothing to be done, then - well - that’s it. BUT…if it just needs a new part, I’d like to replace the part since I don’t want to be buying another big TV (this one is 65 inches), since I just bought a big TV 2 weeks ago…so if I can avoid buying another…</p>

<p>Anyone have any ideas?</p>

<p>it’s a Mitsubishi, if that helps???</p>

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<p>I’d guess a capacitor or the CRT.</p>

<p>Was there any smoke?</p>

<p>It’s probably a good time to toss it and replace it with something that uses less space and less power and gives you more features. My state has laws requiring recycling of this kind of electronic equipment - yours may too.</p>

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<p>Find out what type of TV it is. If it’s a DLP projection TV, which sounds likely, then it could be the lamp unit went out. If that’s it then you can do a search on the internet with the model number of that TV to see what the price of a replacement bulb is. Of course it might also be something else - like a power supply.</p>

<p>Or you can use this as an excuse to just get rid of it and free up space since it sounds as if you already have multiple other better TVs.</p>

<p>What’s the model number of the TV?</p>

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<p>Ok…lol…it’s only 4 years old (in the back it says manufactured July 2008). Thought it was older. </p>

<p>model number…
WD-65735</p>

<p>no smoke.</p>

<p>Or you can use this as an excuse to just get rid of it and free up space since it sounds as if you already have multiple other better TVs.</p>

<p>(yes, we do have multiple TVs, but not all in the same home. That’s the problem. Right now, I’m not in our primary residence. The other TVs in this home are smaller (bedroom sized). So, if this one can be saved, that would be great!).</p>

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<p>If a TV is DLP and needs a bulb it is good to price that part, including labor, before deciding if it is worth it compared to newer technologies. Do a Google search with your TV model and problem- many good sources out there.</p>

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<p>Yup - it’s a DLP projection TV. A replacement lamp is about $40 on Amazon. </p>

<p>It might or might not be the lamp but that’s a part with a limited lifetime - just like a light bulb. If you have power on elsewhere and sound, for example, then it might be the bulb. If you get nothing at all from the TV then it might be a power supply.</p>

<p>Google “how to replace lamp on 65735” and you’ll find instructions on how to replace the lamp.</p>

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<p>Yes, I do have sound. </p>

<p>So, it may be this bulb part?</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-65735-Watt-Lamp-Replacement/dp/B005F6O0M8[/url]”>http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-65735-Watt-Lamp-Replacement/dp/B005F6O0M8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I’ll try that first.</p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>That looks like it but if you feel like paying double that price you can get a genuine Mitsubishi lamp diectly from them - </p>

<p><a href=“https://mitsuparts.3diamonds.com/PartsForModel.aspx[/url]”>https://mitsuparts.3diamonds.com/PartsForModel.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>There could be a quality or operational difference between an OEM part and an aftermarket part.</p>

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<p>Oh darn…I already ordered the Amazon part and it will be delivered on Thursday. Oh well, if quality is not good, I’ll order the genuine part. </p>

<p>I didn’t realize that there was a difference. Hopefully, this will work, but if not, it’s will all be cheaper than buying another TV. :)</p>

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<p>If you still have power and sound, then I would say the odds are very high that the new bulb will solve the problem. I’m sure the Amazon bulb will be fine. Probably made in the same Chinese factory as the Mitusbishi bulb. :)</p>

<p>Don’t forget to unplug the TV before taking the back off!</p>

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<p>*
Don’t forget to unplug the TV before taking the back off!*</p>

<p>:)</p>

<p>Great advice!!!</p>

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<p>cc experts to the rescue again!</p>

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<p>I know! I had an answer within 30 minutes! </p>

<p>:)</p>

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<p>Hi mom2collegekids,</p>

<p>We had a similiar mitsubishi DLP and I wanted to give you a heads up. If you google problems with that set you will find pages of disgruntled customers with Mitsubishi.</p>

<p>We had a set and luckily I googled and read everything I could get my hands on. People spent thousands of dollars and months without their sets to get them back not fixed.</p>

<p>Mitsubishi was using capacitors that were too small and they were failing constantly. It is a known problem.</p>

<p>Anyway some wonderful person put step by step directions on line on replacing the capacitors and which ones to start with. He posted pictures of each step. Unbelieveable. </p>

<p>We fixed the set in an afternoon with $7 worth of new capacitors.</p>

<p>So if the new lamp does not work get on line…before you try and get it fixed.</p>

<p>Hope its the lamp!!!</p>

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<p>^^^
Did you hear a loud pop when your TV went out?</p>

<p>I’m thinking that it was the bulb because of this odd sound . Imagine the sound if a something hard - but hollow - hit the ground…that’s what it sounded like…I first thought something dropped…it had a “hollow pop” sound.</p>

<p>How old is/was your set?</p>

<p>I’m looking for that step by step instructions… Is it a video? Getting lots of hits for capacitor problems with Mitsubishi DLPs. :(</p>

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<p>I do not remember hearing the pop.:)</p>

<p>Our TV failed about the 4 year mark if I remember correctly. </p>

<p>The lamp is an easy replacement. Just dont touch the outside of the bulb with fingers. Use gloves.</p>

<p>Fuzzy memory sorry…Im at work.</p>

<p><a href=“- YouTube”>- YouTube;

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<p>There are many videos on youtube with fixing different problems with these TV’s.</p>

<p>always google exactly what you are looking for and… voila!</p>

<p>THANK YOU TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO POST HOW TO VIDEOS ON THE INTERNET!!!</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>