What if it gets hit by lightning and won't turn on? Is it completely useless or can it be fixed?
1314813
Well it might be repairable as the components that were fried by the lightening strike could be replaced. The question would then be at what cost and are the components available. I think since the unit can be purchased for less than $1,000 the answer would be no as the cost of the repair and components would meet or exceed the cost of getting the unit repaired. Even getting it looked at will cost something even if only the power supply was the only part effected.
1314814
Seriously Jennifer. You are asking this very specific question about your TV, seriously? Anything can be fixed but the question is - Is it worth fixing? Find a repair center, get the Tv to them, they can give a cost estimate, and you should have the answer to your question.
1325635
The same thing happened to me. I bought 2 of them and 1 don't turn on . I also replaced the batteries and it still doesn't work. I don't know how to replace it eather because the packaging has been taken out to the trash.
932310
I is indeed a fire hazard and although I loved the esthetics of it, I highly recommend you not get it. The ballast was fried within a few days of installation. I procrastinated in getting bulbs...which is what I thought was wrong...and 3 months later, when I finally ordered them, my husband replaced all bulbs and decided to take the box apart because we still had no light. This is when he was shocked and thankful our house had not caught on fire! I could not return it anymore because it was past the "return period"...oh well...at least it as not my house that burnt down. DON'T BUY IT. I is indeed a fire hazard and although I loved the esthetics of it, I highly recommend you not get it. The ballast was fried within a few days of installation. I procrastinated in getting bulbs...which is what I thought was wrong...and 3 months later, when I finally ordered them, my husband replaced all bulbs and decided to take the box apart because we still had no light. This is when he was shocked and thankful our house had not caught on fire! I could not return it anymore because it was past the "return period"...oh well...at least it as not my house that burnt down. DON'T BUY... » Read More I is indeed a fire hazard and although I loved the esthetics of it, I highly recommend you not get it. The ballast was fried within a few days of installation. I procrastinated in getting bulbs...which is what I thought was wrong...and 3 months later, when I finally ordered them, my husband replaced all bulbs and decided to take the box apart because we still had no light. This is when he was shocked and thankful our house had not caught on fire! I could not return it anymore because it was past the "return period"...oh well...at least it as not my house that burnt down. DON'T BUY IT. « Show Less
1381608
Yes, that would be fine.Because I left mine plugged up since the day I got it, and the green and the red lights are malfunctioning.If you leave it plugged up, chances are it could fry.
403261
I don't think so, I am having the same problem with my light. I know it won't be long I will have to change the battery because of it. I just hope its not dead when I get ready to use it.
1673662
I would suggest charging it a little longer. If it does move after that, then it must be damaged.
764362
I recently purchased this product but have not installed it yet . Right out of the box all the parts fit together and the light worked right off the bat ,before any charging . My pull switch works but is a little hard to pull it on or off . Maybe you need to but more pull into it ? The last resort is to return it .Good Luck
830622
No. this is probably a firehazard if it's doing that (could be power supply arcing).. I'd unplug it and call Sony for repairs.
1194684
Should be zero volts. Guess if lightning hits it, it could be a couple 100KV or or so for a few microseconds.
1784327
Are there lights hooked up and do they work when you turn the timer to the on position? If the lights don't turn on and the timer doesn't turn it's probably busted. May have taken a power surge from a nearby lightning strike.
1608102
Unfortunately the same thing happened to mine. I could get it to come on from time to time if I let it reset itself but it always would cut itself back off and get the same flashing light. Do some google research on the issue and there are a few things out there that people said to try but nothing worked for me. hate to be the bearer of bad news but it may be time to get a new one if you are out of warranty. I couldn't find any repair solutions that were cheaper than buying a new unit.
1256777
There is a "test switch" that you can push that makes contact and turns the unit on. I would assume you could either zip tie that down tight to keep in contact, solder it, or use some other means to maintain contact, but I doubt that would be recommended and do not know if it would eventually overheat or be a fire hazard.
514613
Don't think so. I tried to remove the top to see why the light wouldn't turn on but no luck.
773280
Short answer is I don't know but I don't see why it shouldn't be unless its one of those magical moments all of us face from time to time. You said you plugged it in and no lights, but you didnt say if you went ahead and plugged a device into it to see if it works light or not couldn't hurt. wayne
168106
Not really!! Lightning is a beast and wreaks all kinds of havoch on circuits.
80137
Yes. That's the main reason I purchased mine and believe me...it works great ! It can detect lightning when you aren't able to see it. A very good device for the price !
663324
Since this unit is dealing with electricity conversion and is attached to a car battery that could explode if not operating or charging correctly or could explode if the wiring of this unit is somehow "crossed", I'd not try to fix this but instead return it for warranty repair or replacement. I think that this vendor is not very good if someone goes on vacation and the whole company shuts down. Hard to recommend them based on this news.