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Kyle patrick Posted on Sep 14, 2013
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My house was struck by lightning and my Philips

My house was struck by lightning and my Philips FWM575/37 was pluged in without a surge protector. When i plug it in it starts making random noises (clicking the tape player, spining the disc changer, etc.) and if I hite a button it gives me a red light on the power button and completely shuts off. Please help! See video for an idea of what it does. (I took off all the panelings and disconected the radio motherboard but it is other wise in 1 piece)

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Your TV need a through check up. Nobody can predict, what might happened due to lightning.

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Is the module of lg tv 32ld330-mb affected when theres a lighting strike???is there a chance to be fix??

The damage from a lightning strike tends to be random. Sometimes it's minor, and only a few parts are affected. Other times, many parts are ruined, or destined to fail soon as a result of the current surge.

If the strike came over the power line, the input surge protectors in the power supply should be replaced, even if they look good. It would be prudent to replace the entire power supply. If you had the set plugged into an external surge protector, that should have taken most of the hit and should also be replaced. (Some surge protector manufacturers will pay up to a certain amount for repair or replacement of equipment plugged into their products if it is damaged by lightning.)

If the lightning came over an unprotected input cable, fixing the set would be a gamble. You could end up changing a lot of modules, beginning with the main board.
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Lightning struck my microwave the light stays on all the time it keeps time but wont cut on just beeps when i push start?

Unfortunately,you are now in need of a new micro wave.Use a surge protector on the new one.Lightning cost me one too and a pair of tv`s.
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Tv tries to come on and the Vizio Logo lights but is very dim. It will go from amber to white, go off and repeat. I pressed and held the on button on the side and it began clicking and came on for about 45...

Lightning definitely sounds like the issue.We had our computer plugged into a surge protector last year but our computer got fried.We purchased a Belkin surge protector which is much better.The smallest one they sell I believe is 6 outlets for $50 BUT they back that with a $50,000 guarantee.If something fails due to their product,they will reimburse you for up to $50K,and I already called just in case,you do not need receipts.They make up to 12 outlets and that has a $300K guarantee.We live in the lightning capital of the country,Tampa area,and so far no problems.Also,it's not really good to hold down the button to force it to come on because the clicking probably means it's trying to save itself,but at this point it doesn't much matter.The TV will need to be looked at.I wish I could help more but the TV makers won't let me as a consumer,find any parts prices or diagrams.Sorry , but good luck!
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Lightning struck my house last night, the tv is plugged into a surge protector. When I turn the tv on the screen is black. How do I reset the tv?

physically remove the power cable for about 10 mins then reconnect it no joke this is important

if it does not work the power supply is needing replaced

do you have cable or sky
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After my house was it by lightning my Onkyo

If your receiver was connected to any power source and that power source was not a surge protector strip there may be damage to the receiver as lighting travels. Another thing to consider is the fact that many people will put their equipment on surge protectors but the cable is still connected to the TV etc...This is just another avenue for the lightning to get into the home and blow up your system. I always disconnect any cable from my computer and TV. The power source from the wall is also unplugged when there is a storm just to be sure. Surge protectors are limited in their use as well. I don't believe they can take too many lightning hits. It is best to change them out.
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We had a near lightning strike and now my tv (sanyo model ht27744)doesn't want to come on.

Lightening may have caused a surge on your power lines to the house and to the outlet the TV was on.
Do other things work on that outlet? If not you tripped a power breaker.If they do work check this.
Unplug the TV for 2 min or more and plug back in.
Try bypassing your surge protector you had it plugged into. It could have died when the lightening struck.
(no surge protector?) Bet you'll buy one for your next TV.
Look for 3000 joules and up rating for a surge protector and insure it has protection for a cable/antenna input too.
If this doesn't work the TV may be fried or internal fuse blown.
Time to take it to a repair shop or depending on it's age (5 years+) it may be time to buy a new TV and surge protector.
Near Lightening strikes can effect appliances from several inputs that could be affected from outside like Power, Cable, Antennas, Phone Lines that come into your house.

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Pasted from another message I just posted-

It may be too late for this advice, but if you live in a lightning prone area, you should consider having a 'whole house surge protector' installed.
The cost should be well under $300 (a lot less if you install it) and with the included insurance (most often for $25,000) it is a good investment.

If your house was struck, I'm surprised you don't have a list of things that no longer work.
No, I don't think it is worth the cost of a repair, if you can even find someone to do it for you.
Most of us are retired-
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