Problem 50 inch LG plasma tv

[semi-acoustic]

Hi All

When I turn on my plasma tv first thing in the morning, whether I use remote or switch on the set, I get no picture but sound is fine, I hear the back of the tv clicking and I have to try about 6 attempts then it comes on and stays on with no problems. almost like when a car warms up.

The tv is approx 5 years old, is armageddon about to begin or is the set simply telling me it is near time to go to the recycling centre with all the other plasmas.

Any advice would be truly appreciated

 

[ChrisFrost]

Chances are that there are some capacitors in the power supply that are causing this kind of problem. They're knackered and won't hold charge properly. The solution is to find them (easier said than done) and then replace them. How are you with a soldering iron?

 

[semi-acoustic]

Hi ChrisFrost

Thanks for your prompt reply, I am fine with soldering etc but sounds as though it may be a bit like disarming a nuclear weapon, as unless I have a dummies guide to finding and repairing capacitors in the power supply, I am stuffed.

Really appreciate your advice though.

Semi-acoustic

 

[Sam Gangee]

You haven't stated the make and model number. If you "Google" that information plus "capacitors", it might lead to a page with information.

Here's a page with capacitors and general information:-
http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/television_capacitors.htm