HLS5086W - C drive repair, what is it?
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:24 pm
hi,
My HLS5086W would shut off after 4-5 minutes and then get three blinking lights. While the picture is on, it is very clear, bright and perfect. Replaced lamp, but same thing continued. I was told to check ballast and color wheel on this forum. since i didnt want to keep buying parts and try it, i took it to a TV repair place and they told me that it needs repair C drive circuit and replace DM board. the estimate, a whopping $543. There is no way i can spend that on a 3 yr old TV.
I got the TV back but now i am noticing that there is a screeching sound when i start the TV and it does not come on at all.
Hate to throw away a $1600 TV in 3 yrs. The symptom are screeching sound and clicking. will changing color wheel a good try? and what is this C drive circuit repair?
My HLS5086W would shut off after 4-5 minutes and then get three blinking lights. While the picture is on, it is very clear, bright and perfect. Replaced lamp, but same thing continued. I was told to check ballast and color wheel on this forum. since i didnt want to keep buying parts and try it, i took it to a TV repair place and they told me that it needs repair C drive circuit and replace DM board. the estimate, a whopping $543. There is no way i can spend that on a 3 yr old TV.
I got the TV back but now i am noticing that there is a screeching sound when i start the TV and it does not come on at all.
Hate to throw away a $1600 TV in 3 yrs. The symptom are screeching sound and clicking. will changing color wheel a good try? and what is this C drive circuit repair?