'tube' gone on my tv?

[paddy11]

Hi friends, here's the prob... have an LG 24" TV. approx 4 years old. When I turn it on, I have a white screen (with sound) but a rainbow of colours that fade and change for about half hour.... I remember from the olden days, that this probably meant a 'tube' problem and I assume this is the same thing although on a slimmer basis!... I now have to turn TV on approx 30 mins befr I want to watch. ... Probably already know answer (replace TV) but am reluctant.. cos of cost and also is this a sign of yet more crap electronic material being consigned to the landfill?... any advice? TIA THE PADSTER

[LCDMAN]

Seems like the panel and/or it's drive electronics are faulty. Repair cost is likely to be the same, or more, than a new TV - especially if the panel needs replacing. It's next home is the tip, sorry.

You can get so much more for so little compared to 4 years ago. Check out Richer Sounds for "just replaced/upgraded" models from the major makers, at good prices.

[Psybbo]

No tubes anymore

[gingejbee]

I'm thinking you might like this:

http://www.richersoun...rch/panasonic%20TH103


And, yes, that IS the right price!!!

[alavahalf]

Not to many choices, have you ? Get one of these http://www.froogle.ri...l/lg/m2452d/lg-m2452d
Or watch the rainbow.!

[paddy11]

yeah, thanks all....! looks like a combined trip to dump and Curry's...and before you all start... yes, I know... what's the difference!... many thanks.