A common problem with this television is the power unit. Some of the capacitors go out on them within 2 years. You can buy a replacement power unit for about $150 or if you know how to use a soldering gun you can purchase the capacitors for about $5 and fix the unit yourself.
I just fixed my Polaroid 3732 and it cost me $3.49. I would push the power button and the standby light would come on but the picture would not appear. After I changed the capacitors it starts right up.
Hi, Do you get sound in tv? What is model and brand of your tv? Does tv show any on-screen display? Does tv remain power up or shuts down after a while? Let me know above info to diagnose problem. Thanks.
Yes, The power on but no picture is a symptom of a failure in the power supply. If you want to do the repair yourself then check out this article on our web page: http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/capacitors/ The page explains what goes out and what will need to be replaced. If you don't want to do the repair yourself we do offer a repair service for $40 plus shipping. If you would like us to do the repair then use this link to request service: http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/service-request-form/
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A common problem with this television is the power unit. Some of the
capacitors go out on them within 2 years. You can buy a replacement
power unit for about $150 or if you know how to use a soldering gun you
can purchase the capacitors for about $5 and fix the unit yourself.
I just fixed my Polaroid 3732 and it cost me $3.49. I would push the
power button and the standby light would come on but the picture would
not appear. After I changed the capacitors it starts right up.
You can buy the capacitors on Amazon.com. Search for 1000uf 25v (you need 2 of these) and 1000uf 35v (one of these).
Here is a video you can use that will give you the step by step.
I suspect you may have 2 capacitors in your control module that need to be replaced. When these caps start to go bad it will often show up as a problem with the sound. However, when they get really bad they can prevent the TV from turning on. Please see the link below, posted by stiv0. It gives detailed instructions on how to replace these caps and to tell if they're getting bad. If you follow these instructions you can take the back off the TV and check out the caps. If the tops of the caps are bulging they need to be replaced. Just be sure to replace them with the correct value (1000uf) and use caps that are rated at a higher voltage than the originals. I replace the 10v caps in my FLM 373B with 30V caps just to be on the safe side. If you know how to solder this is an easy and inexpensive fix. If you don't know how to solder find a friend who does. These caps have positive and negative terminals. It's important you solder the new caps in with the correct polarity. Stiv0 gives instructions on this. Even if the caps aren't bulging this fix is so inexpensive, less than 10$, that you may want to try it anyway. I hope this helps you out.
http://www.fixya.com/support/r741402-polaroid_flm_373b_lcd_tv_black_screen
any sound? Try holding a strong light against the screen when it is on and try and see if there is a faint picture. If there is a faint picture, then it is a backlight problem.
The high pitch you are hearing is probably due to failing electrolytic capacitors in the power supply module. Eventually this will no longer function. A tell tale sign would be swollen caps "tops are convex" on this pc board usually 1000mf 25 v caps or simular. I would refer to competent tech for repair of module to component level.
Sounds a little high? look as long as you get a warranty on their work... What I do is ask, ring, around with the details you have now gotten, ask, say whats the cost to replace bla bla bla board on a bla bla bla TV? like doctors it always pays to get a "Second Opinion"
If the noise is coming in through the onboard tuner then repair may the only option. If you have a DVD or VCR and can connect the line level inputs (look like stereo connections) then do so and use that input, if the sound persists there then it is likely the audio circuitry - also a repair item.
Bypassing the TV sound system involves connecting your cable box, DVD or VCR (using the tuner from that unit select channels) audio output to a stereo system and then the TV becomes a big monitor (picture only)
Unplug the tv from the mains and remove the back cover check for any fuses on the boards, it is possible one of them have blown, you can use a multimetre to check the fuses. if not post back. cheers.
Polariod want to sell me a tuner box and autherized in home service for 350.00. I'm just not going to pay that kinda money for a little tuner box that prob costs 50.00. I'm pissed that after havng this tv for only 3yrs and paid 1400.00 for it, I got a piece of ****. I will never as long as I live buy another Polariod product of any kind!
yes you can it is east on the back is one large screw and 2 small one take them out and slide the
back down at lift off lift up slightly on con box and push slightly towards top of set and lift straight out be carful there and two to 3 cables that are short and need to be unpluged finding the con box is another story contact Pinnacle service solutions in Haverhill mass for parts
Hello: This is a problem with the power supply unit, There are two capacitors that need to be replaced in this unit. They are the two 1000uf 10V Capacitors that is failing on the power supply, If you take off the back there is a metal module in the center of the unit, lf you open it the power supply is located towards the upper part of the system. Look at the capacitors for puffy and swollen tops, just in case you don't know what capacitors look like they look like tall batteries mounted vertically on the board with metal type tops. If you run your hand across the top of them they should all be flat. Look for the two swollen ones and replace. The Value on the Capaictors should say around 1000uf at 10V. Replace with 1000uf at 16V. The reason you television is malfunctioning is that these caps are leaky.
sorry to say you will need to replace your lcd panel the cost about 5 to 700 dollars
very hard to find also try partstore.com or pinacle service solutions in Haverhill ma you will need to supply the generic number found on a sticker on the back of the panel itself
