Commonly Reported Vizio TV Problems
Perhaps the most common complaint regarding Vizio TVs is the appearance of a blank black screen even when the set is switched on and the indicator light is glowing. The screen may still light up in some instances, but in either case the screen remains blank. This issue is usually corrected by replacing the power board, but there are several other things that could be the culprit, like the backlight converter, the T-con board, or even just a faulty screen itself. If a repair shop does not have all of the LCD TV parts that could possibly be causing the problem readily available, they may need to order them all in order to single out the guilty part, which can get rather pricey.
Faulty remotes are another common issue. This is one of the much easier and inexpensive Vizio TV problems to fix. Usually this is due to a bad IR sensor or a loose wire and the parts can generally be found online for less than 20 bucks. If the cause is unknown, just replacing the remote altogether is also fairly easy and of course less expensive than dealing with a problem with the TV itself.
Commonly reported Vizio TV problems also include sound-related issues. This may be a matter of faulty speakers or disconnected wires, which are both easily remedied. If it is an issue with the main unit, then it will be a little more difficult and expensive to fix.
There are many shops offering LCD TV repair services. Purchasing an extended warranty is usually advised to cover the cost of potential expensive repairs and replacements but you will need to rely on your judgment on whether the price of the extended warranty will truly be worth it (most of them are quite pricey).
The Podnutz Laptop Repair Video Collection – Fix Those Laptops!
Here’s another nifty repair training that you can get online aside from the DIY LCD TV repair, plasma TV repair and LCD monitor repair courses (among others--- please see sidebar navigation) that you will find on this website. The Podnutz Laptop Repair Video Collection is a collection of videos intended for those who are looking to learn how to fix laptops and notebook computers.If you have a faulty or malfunctioning laptop and happen to be the do-it-yourself type who has a knack for repairing electronics, then this video collection will certainly be a big boost to your repair project. If you are a practicing electronics or computer repair technician and are willing to expand your knowledge base, then these videos will also help.
This Podnutz set offers video instructional on the following:- Fix LCD screens – Learn how to repair and replace LCD screen. Learn how to determine whether the problem is rooted to a problem with the screen itself or the inverter board. This is very important technical skill that should be learned by all repair technicians.
- Replace motherboards – This one is something that scares most novice computer technicians and one that certainly makes most DIY enthusiasts think twice. The Podnutz videos will shatter all apprehensions regarding this somewhat delicate surgical procedure.
- Methodically take a laptop apart – An all-important skill that must be learned before fixing a laptop computer is how to make sure that you take it apart such that you will learn how to put them back together again. Podnutz gives you a video to solve all your fears!
- Fix AC adapters and DC power jacks – A basic yet important skill that helps you save money by teaching you how to fix faulty power cords, adapters and jacks.
- Repair notebooks that have been spilled over by coffee, water or any liquid – This happens more than we think so this will surely come in handy. The Podnutz video set will show you how to handle this problem.
- Replace other laptop parts (e.g. CD or DVD drives, hard disk drives, RAM and central processors)
- Basic electronics troubleshooting and repair skills – The video set also provides instructions on basic repair skills like soldering and electronic testing. Soldering is a skill that should be learned by anyone looking to dabble in any laptop or electronic repair endeavor.
- And a lot, lot more!!! – And by a lot, lot more I truly mean a LOT more! This particular Podnutz collection is composed of videos with a length that adds up to 10 hours of high-definition watching pleasure. It is composed of 40+ separate videos that tackles every important thing that you need to learn as far as learning how to fix notebook computers are concerned. The videos also offer an informative introduction, information on the required tools, a primer on laptop batteries, etc. It will also offer brand specific solutions like:
- Fixing a Toshiba, Gateway and Dell B130 laptop power jack
- Motherboard replacement on a HP DV6000
- Solving the “key not working” problem and fixing the ribbon on a Sony Vaio
- Testing a hard disk drive using Knoppix
- Replacing cracked LCD screen and cover on an Aspire 3680 and 3610, respectively
- Dealing with boot up problems on a HP DV6000
- Replacing the keyboard and screen back cover on a Dell Inspiron 1521
- Fixing and replacing the screen on a Toughbook CF-W5
- Etc.
If you are serious about any DIY laptop repair project or about your skill as professional technician, then you would do well to acquire access to the Podnutz video collection. If you wish to find out more about it and wish to see the testimonials of people it has helped, please don’t hesitate to check out their home page HERE.
PlasmaLCDTVRepair.Rankwell.Net – Your Guide to Repairing Flat Screen TVs, Monitors and Displays
This site is dedicated to all those who are looking for information about the problems they are having with their flat screen displays whether they are the LCD or plasma variety (LED TV Repair coming soon!). Since this website’s inception in January of 2009, the flat screen television market has continued to grow with record unit sales being hit and showing to everyone that the age of the CRT TV is truly in its waning years. The surge in sales has been brought about by fierce competition among manufacturers which has led to fantastic drops in prices and although the quality of the flat screens have indeed improved, sooner or later these electronic devices will have problems and will require fixing and repair. This is where this site comes in.
If you are looking for some plasma or LCD TV troubleshooting information because you want to get an idea about how bad the problem may be with your LCD or plasma unit, you will find some useful tips in these pages. Just use the search function above by entering an appropriate term like “Samsung LCD TV Repair” or “Samsung LCD TV Problems” and see if the results apply to your particular problem. If not, you could check out the following highly recommended resources that should be able to help you in your problem: The Plasma and LCD TV Repair Guides both by electronics repair professional and expert Kent Liew. If you are looking to troubleshoot or fix your flat screen LCD monitor then you can check out the LCD Monitor Repair guide by another electronics professional Jestine Yong who also made two other electronics troubleshooting e-books (just do a search for “Jestine Yong”).
If you are an aspiring electronics repairer and is looking to supplement your education with new and updated and practical information, then you should find a lot of relevant leads from the links in this site’s sidebars (the practical information provided by Kent Liew and Jestine Yong should be of great help to your quest). Just browse them and see if you find what you need. Despite this site’s age, it is still a work in progress and I am still continually scouring the web for good information that will help us in troubleshooting and caring for our flat screen televisions and displays. If you have any information that you think may be of use to this site’s readers, please don’t hesitate to email me at admin @ rankwell.net.

