Smart Sony TV Failed to Power up - Please Recommend a Repairer in Melbourne

BendBridge on 11/10/2024 - 21:21
Last edited 13/10/2024 - 18:35 by 1 other user

The Sony TV is 6 years old.

All of a sudden, it just couldn't be powered up since yesterday. Tried all the troubleshooting steps on Sony Support site but nothing helped, and it finally suggested a hardware fault.

Does anyone know a good and reliable TV repairer in Melbourne? Also, how much can I expect for such a repair work (with possible HW replacement)?

Thanks for any suggestion and recommendation.

Electrical & Electronics Repair Sony TV

Comments

  • MS Paint on 11/10/2024 - 21:40
    +2

    Sounds like a capacitor issue. If you are ½ handy pull the back off the TV and look for any bulging capacitors. If you are ¾ handy then replace any bulging capacitors with the same specs and desolder/solder.

    I've rescued a few kerbside dumped TVs this way for $10 and 30 minutes of my time. It's easier than it sounds.

    • altomic on 11/10/2024 - 22:03

      I picked up a 65" kogan tv last week from curbside pickup. wouldn't power on when plugged in. - wait.. what's that? a physical power on/off button on the bottom edge of the TV!! flicked that. TV turned on and works.

      • MS Paint on 11/10/2024 - 22:15
        +2

        Now I'm confused. Is it…

        • Kerbside
        • Curbside
        • Curveside (IYKYK)
        • rompastompa on 11/10/2024 - 22:19

          Vergeside

        • rumblytangara on 11/10/2024 - 23:51

          Cerbside, dammit.

        • DingoBilly on 12/10/2024 - 12:43

          Kerbside in Australia.

          Curbside in America.

        • Baysew on 13/10/2024 - 18:37

          Nature Strip.

      • c64 on 11/10/2024 - 22:34
        +1

        i think you missed the real reason they wanted to get rid of it …

      • thatonethere on 12/10/2024 - 10:14
        +1

        Prbs dumped cos it was kogan…

    • BendBridge on 12/10/2024 - 06:33

      Unfortunately I am not handy at all. So I need to look for a repair shop to replace the faulty capacitor.

    • BendBridge on 15/10/2024 - 20:14
      +2

      I Googled and found an electrician who does electronic repair work. He opened up the 75" TV, pointed out a faulty diode (not a capacitor!), tested it, and confirmed it was the issue. He replaced the diode in about 10 minutes, and the TV powered up successfully after that. He charged $100 for the repair, and it was worth every penny.

      • MS Paint on 15/10/2024 - 20:16

        Awesome outcome. TVs are very simple to diagnose/repair compared to mobile phones etc.

      • pencilman on 15/10/2024 - 20:18

        That's fantastic. What a great outcome!

      • 730173017 on 10/11/2024 - 11:03

        G'day. I have the exact same issue and live in Melbourne. Any chance you still have his details? Thanks

  • DashCam AKA Rolts on 11/10/2024 - 22:15
    +2

    Gotcha covered O.P. Try here: https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/313113/116465/uncle_ia…

    • MS Paint on 11/10/2024 - 22:23
      +2

      I was told @pegaxs has to print this sign as Uncle Ian's dot matrix printer is also broken.

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