Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

General discussion

Hitachi Projection TV Power Problem

Jan 19, 2005 10:07AM PST

I have a 53UWX10B that's a few years old and I have a power problem with it. This just happened a few minutes ago.

While I was watching TV it turned itself off. I tried turning it back on and all I got was the clicking noise that it always makes when you turn it on, but it never came on...no sound, no nothing. The red light does not come on either. I unpluged the TV for 30 seconds, as the manual says, and plugged it back in, but that didn't work either.

My first guess is some sort of fuse blew inside the TV, but I'm no electrician. It's connected to a surge protector on the same strip as my DVD player and receiver. Nothing happened to them...just the TV.

A few questions:

Does anybody know what the problem might be?
How much is this going to cost?
Where to look for a repair guy to fix this?

I'm currently looking around on the net and this was my first stop. I would really appreciate any feedback.

Thanks.

Discussion is locked

- Collapse -
I had a similar failure.
Jan 19, 2005 11:37AM PST

Not the same make/model, but about 360 bucks later a module on a board was replaced and its working again. Do yourself a favor and remove the AC cord from it till you get the repairs done. The shutdown is it's self protection kicking in.

Bob

- Collapse -
Hitachi 61udx10b Projection TV Power Problem
Feb 19, 2005 12:37PM PST

I have a 3 year old Hitachi 61udx10b that did the same thing. Have you gotten yours fixed yet? How much did it cost? I'm guessing it's probably a problem with the built-in surge protector not resetting. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

- Collapse -
(NT) (NT) Yes. Mine's fixed.
Feb 19, 2005 1:14PM PST
- Collapse -
TV Power Problem- Any responses?
Apr 3, 2005 1:31AM PST

I was just wondering if you figured out what the problem was with your tv. I am currently experiencing the same exact thing and wondering if you could share any of your experience in this. Thanks.

- Collapse -
(NT) (NT) Yes. I got mine fixed.
Apr 3, 2005 4:50AM PDT
- Collapse -
Hitachi 61udx10b Projection TV Power Problem
May 24, 2005 5:03AM PDT

I fixed mine by replacing the deflection board. I was unable to determine what component on the board had failed, so I had to replace the entire circuit board. The board cost $335. I called a Hitachi authorized repair shop and they said the fee to come to the house, troubleshoot, and replace components on a circuit board would be at least $500. After replacing the board, I needed to adjust the horizontal and vertical size. There are two adjusting screws on the deflection board for this.

- Collapse -
fix for hitachi power problem
Jun 16, 2005 8:28AM PDT

relay s901 bad.it clicks but doesn't make contact

- Collapse -
similar problem
Jun 21, 2005 9:29AM PDT

I have an hitachi 43uwx10b that goes on and off about once a second Relay s901 seems okay but s903 keeps clicking? any help