TV won't turn on

I purchased the Insignia TV 32 in. during the fall of 2005 (manufactured in June 2005). It has been working fairly well until March 2007 when I started having problem turning it on. At first, 'the unplug then wait and plug again trick' worked. Thereafter, TV remains as described by other customers: A blue light will quickly follow the red light then will disappear. Best Buy says: sorry we can't help, you did not purchase the warranty. The manufacturer warranty only lasts a year (past due). What should I do?

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Replace the power box inside the tv. you can get the parts online thru best buy parts.com

Posted on Apr 27, 2008

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And then about 500 for labor

Posted on Mar 23, 2007

Anonymous

If you get a service man to come out and look at the tv there are three capacitors at the top of the power supply that look like they are about to pop replace and the tv will wotk fine. they cost about two dollars each

Posted on Mar 23, 2007

Anonymous

I'll buy your broken unit for $100 plus shipping if you'd like....I got a broken unit I'd like to try to fix. Let me know, cheT post here if so and I'll give you my email address

Posted on Jul 12, 2007

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