Question about GE 46GW947 46" Rear Projection Television

TV Turned off, now there is a clicking noise when plugged in.

The other night I was watching TV, and it turned off randomly. Now, whenever we plug it in, the tv just makes a clicking noise like a fan slowing down or something. Any help would be appreciated.

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Had a 51" GE rear projection donated to myself. While off and power button pressed there was a clicking noise from the front of the unit. Rear cover was removed and it could be observed that the hv splitter had a crack in the casing and the power was arcing out of the splitter. I purchased a $72 dollar hv splitter, i read that the $20-$30 dollar one would break within a year, and the unit powered up no problems.

Posted on Nov 20, 2005

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