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kins
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Jan 5, 2010, 4:04 AM

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Ok you probally get a lot of posts like this but anyway...My friend I guess went to get his tv repaired but didn't want to pay the labor. The television is an Rca Entertainment Series
f27442. He was told he needed a new lamp. Now from the looks of what I have found on google this is a pretty easy job. The question is, is it worth it?. I think this Tv retailed for $300 in 2004, and the lamps I found for it were over $100. I could probally find a used one of these Televisions for $70-100. I really have no clue though about whether this is easy enough for a novice to do and whether or not it is worth the money, or if I can find a lamp cheaper. Thanks for your time.

Ron.M
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Jan 5, 2010, 7:57 PM

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kins;.....

1st off;=>..
"Lamps" are used in Projection TVs ONLY....
Not the 27 inch table top TV set that your model number specifies....

If you are refering to the CRT (Picture Tube) , then this would be the best way for you to go;=>
""I could probally find a used one of these Televisions for $70-100.""

Changeing a CRT is no big deal for an "experienced" Tech...
A novice such as yourself may run into OR cause an unexpected problem OR maybe even hurt or kill himself accidentally...<< NOT A JOKE !!!

GOOD LUCK....

Later....Ron.M.... Cool

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Veteran & Retired TV technician

kins
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Jan 5, 2010, 8:12 PM

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That is what I thought, I know that the older style CRT type televisions have enough electricity in them to kill you, and that is even with the unit unplugged. I don't have the tv in my possesion it is a friend of mines at Chruch. I was going to call him and let him know NOT TO OPEN it up because I don't want any accidents to happen. I did call and he told me it was a newer style LCD television, but from the looks of it online it looks like an older CRT style. I have not seen the television in person, but if you can confirm that is the CRT style that would be great.

Edit: I just found the specs online. I guess if it looks like a CRT in the picture it must one!. I think maybe my friend was confused as to the question asked. Like I said I never even saw the tv till I saw a picture of it online. Now I must go and call him and let him know not to mess with it anymore!. Hopefully nothing will happen!

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Ron.M
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Jan 5, 2010, 10:09 PM

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kins;....

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That is what I thought, I know that the older style CRT type televisions have
enough electricity in them to kill you, and that is even with the unit unplugged.

The CRT can hold a charge for years....Not neccessarily that model , tho...

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I did call and he told me it was a newer style LCD television, but from the
looks of it online it looks like an older CRT style.

IF your friend gave you the correct model # , find out what he's/she's smoking
& tell him/her to QUIT !!!!

Because that's a CRT type & NOT a LCD TV....

BTW:....
I got a bunch of questions about who & where he/she got it in his/her head
that it's a LCD TV & needs a "lamp"...
Just one for now;...What is wrong with it ???...Dead set ??? ...No pix ???...
No sound ???....Just curious....

Later...Ron.M.... Cool

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Veteran & Retired TV technician

kins
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Jan 5, 2010, 11:56 PM

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I'm not ever sure how they came to that conclusion. I've conviced him though and he will be taking it to the dump ASAP. Thanks for all your help.

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