Our power indicator is blinking and the television is not coming on. This happened once before, is this a continuing problem? How much should it cost to have the part replaced? We paid $150 the first time and this time they want $450. We are in Costa Rica and I think we are totally being ripped off - want to have a reality check
Televison & Video - Akai - LCT2662 Television
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Hi,
This Model is Popular for the Power Supply Problems.According to me it is a power supply problem which is quite common part as far as failures are concerned. IF you TV is under warranty then you can get it checked and replace for free probably.
This is basically due to lack of sufficient power. This is basically due to capacitor failures or cold solder problems. You probably have lose solders or broken solders due to the move.
You need to Open the TV. Make sure it would be Unplugged. You need to Take all the Precautions. Locate the Power Supply Board. Remove the Connectors and Pull out the Board. Once you Pull out the Board, with the Help of Magnifying Glass, locate Cold Solder Joint. If Everything is OK, then you would Locate Bulged / Leaked / Swelled Caps. They would have Ammonia kind of Odor. You need to De-Solder them. You could take the same to Radio Shack / Fry's / Order Online. Once you get the New Caps, Solder them and it is all set.You also need to Check Fuses around that.
If the Problem Still Persists, get back to me so that we would Troubleshoot other Components.
Let me know, if needed further assistance.
Hope i helped you.
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