Flickering Samsung 55-Inch LCD HDTV Anyone else having a flickering problem with their Samsung 55 inch LCD tv? We purchased ours in May 2010 and it just passed the 1 year plus 3 months warranty period and suddenly the flickering screen problems started - no matter what we're watching (t.v., wii, DVD, blu-ray, computer, etc.). We called Samsung and they say they don't extend warranties and we'd have to get it repaired. We're told by other people that it'd likely cost over $3000 to get it fixed. Are the repairs worth it? We're told it may be the color wheel and the bulb? Flickering Samsung 55-Inch LCD HDTV Anyone else having a flickering problem with their Samsung 55 inch LCD tv? We purchased ours in May 2010 and it just passed the 1 year plus 3 months warranty... » Read More Flickering Samsung 55-Inch LCD HDTV Anyone else having a flickering problem with their Samsung 55 inch LCD tv? We purchased ours in May 2010 and it just passed the 1 year plus 3 months warranty period and suddenly the flickering screen problems started - no matter what we're watching (t.v., wii, DVD, blu-ray, computer, etc.). We called Samsung and they say they don't extend warranties and we'd have to get it repaired. We're told by other people that it'd likely cost over $3000 to get it fixed. Are the repairs worth it? We're told it may be the color wheel and the bulb? « Show Less
2016405
Just called samsung. Tv just turned one year and thing started flickering. Called samsung and they extended my warranty and sending someone to fix it. I hope its as easy as you all explained.
2016406
We have a 55feeling inch that had the problem and the service guy from best buy came out and all it was is a thing the size of a staple that he pulled off called a jumper if I had known that you can do it yourself, nothing to it, he also said this was a big pro lem with many and he said the TV does not even need this jumper and said he did not know why they even put them on there. Samsung won't take care of this though they are terrible about customer service. Look up how to remove the jumper on that TV, the repair guy told me you can find it online and that would have saved me $158 that he said Samsung should reimburse me but that is not going to happen. We have a 55feeling inch that had the problem and the service guy from best buy came out and all it was is a thing the size of a staple that he pulled off called a jumper if I had known that you can do it yourself, nothing to it, he also said this was a big pro lem with many and he said the TV does not even need this jumper and said he did not know why they even put them on there. Samsung won't take care of this though they are terrible about customer service. Look up how to remove the jumper on that TV, the repair guy told me you can find it online and that would have saved me $158 that he... » Read More We have a 55feeling inch that had the problem and the service guy from best buy came out and all it was is a thing the size of a staple that he pulled off called a jumper if I had known that you can do it yourself, nothing to it, he also said this was a big pro lem with many and he said the TV does not even need this jumper and said he did not know why they even put them on there. Samsung won't take care of this though they are terrible about customer service. Look up how to remove the jumper on that TV, the repair guy told me you can find it online and that would have saved me $158 that he said Samsung should reimburse me but that is not going to happen. « Show Less
2016407
I just posted this video on how I fixed my flickering issue:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaLnsL4Bq_4
2016408
ack.. was wondering what the heck was happening with my tv. This guy posted a video on the jumper clip fix for the 46 and 55 variants of this tv. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZwQ0gRQ9sgI'm wondering if this isolated to only the panels made in china or all panels? Assuming that the boards are manufactured from different places. I'm going to call this into Samsung just to see what happens if not I'll be trying this jumper fix.
2016409
I did it! I cut the jumper line labeled JP854 on my Samsung LN55C630 LCD TV. Result: it worked! In fact, the picture is actually a little better. But a note to all: Do not just do this unless you verify the correct jumper line to cut and IT IS DIFFERENT on different models and screen sizes. Do as I did and do your research. In other words measure twice and cut once.Now, a note to Samsung: A pox on your house for not being willing to share this with me. But be sure we have already started the process of joining a new class action. Wouldn't it be better to just love your customer as much as we have loved our television? I did it! I cut the jumper line labeled JP854 on my Samsung LN55C630 LCD TV. Result: it worked! In fact, the picture is actually a little better. But a note to all: Do not just do this unless you verify the correct jumper line to cut and IT IS DIFFERENT on different models and screen sizes. Do as I did and do your research. In other words measure twice and cut once.Now, a note to Samsung: A pox on your house for not being willing to share this with me. But be sure we have already started the process of joining a new class action. Wouldn't it be better to... » Read More I did it! I cut the jumper line labeled JP854 on my Samsung LN55C630 LCD TV. Result: it worked! In fact, the picture is actually a little better. But a note to all: Do not just do this unless you verify the correct jumper line to cut and IT IS DIFFERENT on different models and screen sizes. Do as I did and do your research. In other words measure twice and cut once.Now, a note to Samsung: A pox on your house for not being willing to share this with me. But be sure we have already started the process of joining a new class action. Wouldn't it be better to just love your customer as much as we have loved our television? « Show Less
2016410
Hey, I had the same problem with an LN55C650 and even with a new panel it did it. So the tech got on the phone and called and was told about the service bulletin and cut jumper number p854 on the 55" and that fixed it. So the new panel came back out but I got my tv fixed. Yay!!!
1806661
Oh my gosh, that is EXACTLY the same problem we are having. It started maybe 4-6 months out of warranty. I am SO mad about t his. We are out of warranty and took it to a TV repairman, he said he couldn't fix it because they don't make just the part that is needed. We would basically need to replace the whole LCD at that point and that wouldn't be worth it. (cost me $75 for the assessment too!) I am going to call Samsung tonight but I am not hoping for much.
516873
Absolutely! Go for the max you can get. I bought this in 2009 and got a 3 yr warranty which ran out earlier this year. Now my $1500 Samsung TV is crashing!! I am so angry and will not buy another Samsung TV after this experience. I have never had this problem with any TV I have purchased in the last 40 years. The TVs I have had have lasted at least 10 years with no problems and no additional warranty beyond the manufacturer's warranty. Don't waste your money here if you haven't purchased it yet and for those of you who are looking to buy a Samsung, buyer beware!!
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Guy's,I need a little advice. I know nothing about LCD TV's. I'm moving into a house and ran into a guy that wants to sell a Samsung 40" 4061. The TV has been siting in his bedroom and is hardly used as he watches a bigger set in the living room. The set looks and works great and he's asking $500 for it. I think the set is several years old. Does anyone out there have any advice on buying this?Anything to look for? Is this a good price on a set with prices coming down this Christmas?Thanks for any input,Rudy
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Since my TV started having this problem just a month out of warranty, and got really bad about a few months after that, I tried to get Samsung to at least diagnose it for free so I could see how much it was going to cost. Got nowhere. Finally wrote a letter to Samsung's corporate office, and they agreed to fix it. Good thing, too, because the whole panel needed to be replaced, and the repairman said it would've cost about $1,000. In the interim, the TV started clicking before coming on, and eventually wouldn't come on at all, just click click click click... So he fixed that, too. If I had had to pay for it myself, it wouldn't have been worth it. Since my TV started having this problem just a month out of warranty, and got really bad about a few months after that, I tried to get Samsung to at least diagnose it for free so I could see how much it was going to cost. Got nowhere. Finally wrote a letter to Samsung's corporate office, and they agreed to fix it. Good thing, too, because the whole panel needed to be replaced, and the repairman said it would've cost about $1,000. In the interim, the TV started clicking before coming on, and eventually wouldn't come on at all, just click click click click... So he fixed that, too. If I had... » Read More Since my TV started having this problem just a month out of warranty, and got really bad about a few months after that, I tried to get Samsung to at least diagnose it for free so I could see how much it was going to cost. Got nowhere. Finally wrote a letter to Samsung's corporate office, and they agreed to fix it. Good thing, too, because the whole panel needed to be replaced, and the repairman said it would've cost about $1,000. In the interim, the TV started clicking before coming on, and eventually wouldn't come on at all, just click click click click... So he fixed that, too. If I had had to pay for it myself, it wouldn't have been worth it. « Show Less
1466323
I got this tv back in 06, you would be hard pressed to find one much newer. If you got a warranty from a used seller I would guess that it wouldn't be much. 30 days? You'd be better off at this point seeking out an LCD model. You would spend less and get more. I love plasma, but it is a bit old.
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I bought a five year warranty on my last tv, 55' and had it 4 years. It started giving me problems. I got this tv for the warranty. Even though my last tv was 1299, this was a much better tv. The warranty was worth the money.No problem with the warranty department and I did buy a new warranty with this tv also.
1516178
I just purchased a 750 and out of the box it already has a 1 inch long area on the red toc that looks like it is gone. It's a tiny sliver on the right, but from across the room you can see on the outside of the glass that it reflects light differently and looks less than perfect :o( ...Can anyone advise me on what I should do? I didn't purchase an extended warranty. Other than that, this tv is AMAZING!!!!!! seriously... AMAZING!!!! Words cannot describe. Literally, OMG, OMG, OMG as I watch a Blue-Ray disc.
1011614
I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look through some online forums and see that this is a common problem with these units. I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look... » Read More I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look through some online forums and see that this is a common problem with these units. « Show Less
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I purchased the extended warranty, $329 at Best Buy (for 52" 650) for 4 years. The reason I purchased this tv is because my 4 year DLP died, while the tv repair guy was out pronouncing the time of death on my DLP, I asked about LCD repairs. He said you are crazy not to get the warranty, if something, practically anything goes wrong, it is at lease $400-500 to repair it. The final reason I decided to get the warranty is that the technology continues to change and who knows if this stuff will last 3-5 years.
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Thanks. I will check out that issue. I have had the Samsung LN-T5265F for LESS THEN 4 MONTHS and have had 3 problems already. No picture, only sound. Lasts for a day then it seems fine again. Got a frimware update last time. Now, its wait a week for service man to show again and hope it works again tomorrow. Now I know why I have stayed away from anything Samsung for the last 30 years....
1806660
Called Samsung but they weren't helpful....without an extended warranty, I'm out of luck. Only bright spot: It hasn't gotten worse. Now we're in the habit of turning on the TV, leaving for half an hour, and then coming back to it. It usually resolves by then...usually. But it's a big pain. Definitely never buying another Samsung. Let me know if you hear anything.
1880511
I also called Samsung & they referred me to a local company. They want $90 just to come out but since we can't afford to fix it right now, we have been waiting. I have read a lot of people having this issue but samsung denied it. It's a shame that a fairly new tv is having such problems. I guess that they don't make them like they use to! Let me know if you get a tech out there & the outcome. I know mine will have to wait, no job, no money.
574225
According to a "major consumer research agency", 68% of flat panel TVs that have had problems requiring repairs had the problem within the 1st year, when they were typically under warranty. They don't recommend extended warranties on most LCD TVs for that reason.
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Why? One is because they are the most advertised on the market. Inasmuch as they are also more expensive, one thinks they are buying better quality than other lower cost tv's. The LED Samsung does get a good picture but they have capacitor problems and a class action law suit because of it. Maybe it would be better for them to fix and repair the capacitor problems before they happen and even afterwards at no cost? The power board (repair $535.) is designed by them to last 2-5 years, not long for an expensive tv. It comes down to a choice of tv's and all tv's will get negative reviews. What you end up with in that regard I would think would be sheer luck. If you purchase an expensive tv, I would definately recommend consideration of an extended warranty which adds more cost. One breakdown covers that. Therefore I personally pick one that is rated good and include a warranty. My recent purchase now has a 5 year warranty for $60. If after the 5 years i have a major problem, it's not a great loss to replace it.
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I honestly don't know. I do know I've had to purchase a new bulb 4 years in a row, so I figured the cheaper the better. However since my last bulb purchase little white dot are appearing all over my screen. I did some research and the video card is going out. There is actually a lawsuit over the poor quality of these TVs. The video card is $200 plus shipping, so I'm cutting my losses and getting a new TV. I would suggest that all of you do the same!
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i have the LN46C630 model with same flickering problem occuring just after warranty expired. technician fixed it by cutting one "jumper" (metal wire about 1/2 inch long) located on the power supply circuit board. takes 5 minutes to fix. technician said samsung issued service bulletin that told repair techs how to fix it. you can do it yourself with a screwdriver, small wirecutters. i could send a photo if you wantok, not sure how to post the photo here, but here's what the technician did for $150...unscrew 17 screws, remove the back cover to the TVfind the power supply circuit board, that's the one your TV's power cord plugs into. On the power supply circuit board, upper left corner, to the right of and below the large 46", there is a metal jumper labelled JP852 that is no more than 2 cm in length. it connects something labelled 'Input rating' and another labeled 'COLD'. the technician used wire cutters and cut the JP852 jumper. that solved my flickering issue, TV works great now. tech said that every size TV in this class of samsung has the same design flaw and can be fixed like this. good luck. i would post a photo, but can't figure it out."&lt;/i&gt;