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Samsung TV Tuner Repair - To Fix or To Buy

  • 23-08-2012 3:31pm
    #1
    cojobt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 208 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have a Samsung 21" CRT TV, model CW21A113V. It's approximately 8 years old. The tuner connector has broken off, the aerial connection socket itself. Apart from that, the TV works fine. I have already spent about an hour removing the broken tuner unit. I have been looking online for a replacement part (Samsung AA40-00076A). The genuine part seems to cost around £45 stg. which is about €55. At that price, would I be better off simply dumping the TV and replacing it with a working second hand model for the same price? I thought I was going to be able to use the tuner out of a different old TV I have, but no, it doesn't fit. I then assumed I'd pick up a second hand or some generic replacement for €20 or thereabouts, but it seems I'm wrong on that count too.

    Is there another replacement tuner unit, a generic one, which will fit my TV and make it worth my while repairing it?


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  • #2
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    If it's just the socket that's come off and there's no damage to the circuit board then it may be possible to put a fly-lead into it that will allow an aerial to be connected. Where are you based ? I might be able to help if you're close.

    Ken


  • #3
    cojobt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 208 ✭✭cojobt


    I'm in North Donegal. I just realised after posting yesterday that in fact I'm not going to need the tuner after all. The TV is going to be used with a freeview and Saorview receiver. As it has two scart sockets I won't need the tuner at all.

    However, I'm still curious about the fly-lead idea. What is it? Or can you point me in the direction of info on it? The TV still works but I can't guarantee the circuit board in the tuner is 100%. Visually it seems fine but that's all I have to go on.

    Thanks for your input though.


  • #4
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    Basically I'd solder a short length of coax on to the tuner where the connector used to be connected to the tuners circuit board. I'd then terminate this coax with a TV connector enabling you to plug in a standard aerial connection. Not ideal but in cases where the original connection is beyond repair or B.E.R then it's an option to allow the set to be used a while longer.

    I'm in Dublin so probably B.E.R.

    Ken


  • #5
    cojobt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 208 ✭✭cojobt


    ZENER wrote: »
    Basically I'd solder a short length of coax on to the tuner where the connector used to be connected to the tuners circuit board. I'd then terminate this coax with a TV connector enabling you to plug in a standard aerial connection. Not ideal but in cases where the original connection is beyond repair or B.E.R then it's an option to allow the set to be used a while longer.

    I'm in Dublin so probably B.E.R.

    Ken

    Hmmm...interesting! I might have a go at that some afternoon when I get a bit of time. It sounds like it might try my patience, but I've nothing to lose. Thanks for the advice and the offer of help!


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