Samsung HP-R4252 42 in. HDTV screen black outs and red lines

I have a similar problem with my samsung HP-R4252. I purchased it about 2 years ago. I serviced it once, about one month after I purchased it. At that time, it was covered by the manufacturer's warranty. They came to my house and replaced the main board. I did not extend the warranty since I thought the problem had been fixed. After 2 years, now I have similar problem again! The picture came on and off, and now I see lots of red lines all over the screen. I called the local service shop that samsung pointed to, and they are asking $150 for inspection only. They never told me the cost estimate but I am sure the actual repair cost would be way over $500, and I think it is better to buy a new one. So frustrating.. I have a similar problem with my samsung HP-R4252. I purchased it about 2 years ago. I serviced it once, about one month after I purchased it. At that time, it was covered by the manufacturer's warranty. They came to my house and replaced the main board. I did not extend the warranty since I thought the problem had been fixed. After 2 years, now I have similar problem again! The picture came on and off, and now I see lots of red lines all over the screen. I called the local service shop that samsung pointed to, and they are asking $150 for inspection only. They never told me the cost estimate but I am sure the actual repair cost would be way over $500, and I think it is better to buy a new one. So frustrating..

Just over two years old. In the last month, top and bottom halves of screen will cut out for several seconds. Sometimes together for no picture at all, only sound. A couple days ago, some red lines (horizontal in toop 1/6th of the picture and the 5th of six rows in the bottom half) appeared. Also shows up to a lesser degree in the first three columns on the left side of the screen. Salesman at Big Box store said it would probably be cheaper to buy a new set. NOT the preferred option, obviously.
Just over two years old. In the last month, top and bottom halves of screen will cut out for several seconds. Sometimes together for no picture at all, only sound. A couple days ago, some red lines (horizontal in toop 1/6th of the picture and the 5th of six rows in the bottom half) appeared. Also shows up to a lesser degree in the first three columns on the left side of the screen. Salesman at Big Box store said it would probably be cheaper to buy a new set. NOT the preferred option, obviously.

Purchased in 2005 just over two years old. In the last month, the unit began flickering now the top and bottom halves of screen will cut out for several seconds vertical red dots dominate the screen and solid black patch along the bottom left of the screen. I called the tech line and was informed it is out of warranty I knew this however I am looking for a fix. Not a satisfied consumer it breaks down to $50.00 to operate for every month it worked. I also was referred to the local certified Samsung tech. The closest one is in Garden Grove 100 miles away. So I will be $150.00 service call then I am guessing a $600 dollar plus repair. I will be $750.00 more into it with no guarantee for the work. I guess Samsung has there money rest assured the replacement will not be a Samsung. **** manufacturer.



Steve

Murrieta CA
Purchased in 2005 just over two years old. In the last month, the unit began flickering now the top and bottom halves of screen will cut out for several seconds vertical red dots dominate the screen and solid black patch along the bottom left of the screen. I called the tech line and was informed it is out of warranty I knew this however I am looking for a fix. Not a satisfied consumer it breaks down to $50.00 to operate for every month it worked. I also was referred to the local certified Samsung tech. The closest one is in Garden Grove 100 miles away. So I will be $150.00 service call then I am guessing a $600 dollar plus repair. I will be $750.00 more into it with no guarantee for the work. I guess Samsung has there money rest assured the replacement will not be a Samsung. **** manufacturer.

Steve
Murrieta CA