Philips 42PF9630A My tv after a while will shut off by itself. It will keep making a clicking noise, then it will turn itself back on. After about 10-15 min., it does it again.

presuming it has one two choices: contact Philips (good luck there) or Google the model number with "color wheel"

The board where the a/c power cord plug into it,that the power supply board it dead.Take ur tv aparts replaced the power supply board,ur tv should have stable power again and work.Tries websites like Shopjimmy.com,Ebay.com to buy a refurbish power supply board for the replacement.

This is because the power switch operated the socket that your TV is plugged into. Unplug it and plug it in another socket that is not operated by a switch. Appliances should not be plugged into a socket operated by a switch because of the inconsistency of power to the socket. Lights are about the only thing that should be plugged in.

Power supply board it dead.Replaced the power supply board to get power back.Tries Shopjimmy.com,Ebay.com to buy a refurbish power supply board for replacement.

It's a common problem with the software in the TV. Updating the latest software for the TV should fix the problem. Here's a link for the Philips web site to get the software upgrade.

http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?ctn=42PF9630A/37&slg=en&scy=US&mid=Link_Software

check remote faulty batteries/take them out see if it stops doing it also depress menu button on tv might be stuck

How many times is the led flashing or is it flashing???

Hello there, I'm having a major problem with my TV, I have called all of the local TV repair shops and they all are the same, they want money money money before they will even speak with me about the problem I'm having. This is the only TV in my entire household for a family of 4 and we desperately need the TV in working condition for our kids. I don't want to have to put out $500 for another set if I don't absolutely have to.

The Problem...

About 3-4 months ago the TV when turned on, the picture would slowly come into view and be very scrambled and before the picture would come into complete view the TV power would shut itself off, but the power light would remain on. You can hear the "Click" noise when it would shut itself off.

2-3 seconds after it 'shut itself off' then the TV would make the "Click" noise (The same noise it makes when you first turn it on), it would make the "Click" noise over and over and over again but nothing would happen. So i would turn it off and on again and change the channel rapidly until after 2-3 minutes it would come into view and work.

So we decided to leave the TV on 24 hours a day. Then today we awoke and it was off and making the "clicking" noise over and over and over again but with no picture or sound. Now it wont even turn on/off it just sits there and goes "Click, Click Click Click" and doesn't do anything.

I described the problem as best as I can. Here is the TV information and specifications...

Philips 27 Inch Tube TV

Model Number... 27PT54 3S37A

Serial Number... 78438404

105 Watts
60HZ
120V
Date Code March 2003


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Now that I typed the model number there are threads everywhere people saying the same issue exactly as me, I will read them but please someone tell me is there anything I can do...
Can anyone explain exactly what is wrong with the Tv and why it's doing this?

Also, what should I expect to pay to repair it?

Any information or help would be appreciated very much.

Thanks in advance,
Anthony



Just got off the phone with certified Philips shop...they said they will repair it for $100-$130 with a $25 down payment just drop it off and he will call me when its done. Does this sound like its worth it or a rip off?

A code 7 is related to a hardware problem that reqiures service.
If you want to get a referal to a Philips authorized service center call 888-744-5477 and they can prive contact info for a servicer in your area.

The set has a main board that id bad.Need to trouble shoot the set to see which board is bad. Don't try if you are not good with shorting ouit pins or takeing DC voltsges.