Q: I realize that it is a vague question considering a lot can go wrong with a TV. The most likely scenario, a few capacitors, resistors, diodes is roasted, we know that it costs only a few dollars to replace. The labor fee is where they are you. So much they usually cost for labor to repair a plasma? Quick
Im the purchase of a TV and consider it a one-year extension ($ 150) on the guarantee of one year to buy. The chance that the TV will blow up in his second year is something I consider in the equation. It was in my best interest for the extension if a TV repair would cost about $ 150 or if they are significantly greater than the skip, it would be best for the extension of the warranty, but with the possibility I will never use.
What do you think? Im a cheap guy.
Re:As said above, in some cases parts are just not available. In other cases,
a generic replacement can be used or the original parts are easy to order.
Also, in plasma tv's and in a lot of other consumer products, they are now
using Surface Mount ICs, Resistors, Caps, Diodes & Transistors … except
for parts that are High Power … those have to be discreet parts … Labor
to replace a failed part, if it is surface mount, like a 64 pin IC is very high.
That's presuming you can actually pin the problem down to one part & then
be able to get it. Most times, easier to just order the Entire Board and swap
it in. Most sets will break down into about 4 boards or so for ease of repairs.
Re:Consumer Reports states you should opt out of extended warrantys as TV's generally do not have problems and if they do LCD or Plasma they are only like $200.00 or less to fix.
Re:I suggest you opt in for the extended warranty. My Dell 42 inch has been flawless (will be 2 yrs in July), however, some have had problems just after the 1 year warranty expired and found out that it was nearly impossible for a repair shop to fix due to not being able to get parts from Dell. I took the 3 yr extended warranty back then on the TV that was over $3000 in 2005. I am certain that any repair facility would command premium prices for any repairs. If I was to do it all over again, I'd go for a Samsung, Panasonic, or other Major TV maker brand due to the availability of repair and parts.
Re:I don't think that the repair cost, no matter how simple, will be less than $150. Just the estimate alone will probably be more than that. I know that it's just a few capacitors, resistors, or diodes, but it's the labor of taking it apart and de-soldering/re-soldering, putting back together, etc…. You better off buying the extended warranty. $150 for extended warranty of a plasma TV is not bad at all.
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