Redlight of Death Repair

[tim]

Thanks, worked for me, replaced capacitor, same specs as one that came out, had to solder to existing legs of the old capacitor as there was no solder to solder onto. :wave:

 

[vu-duo-user]

Thanks bluepeter ,
I thought I might be one of the unlucky people as I switched on after the red light stayed on but all is now ok. I did have a job clearing the solder from the holes but apart from this it was an easy job. So novices have a go for 58 pence it must be worth it.

 

[cactikid]

fate has hit me with the red light,sending box into local tv engineer as my eyesight is not that greatfront panel was mentioned in an earlier post i see so presuming if needed spares are a no go if needed

 

[vu-duo-user]

fate has hit me with the red light,sending box into local tv engineer as my eyesight is not that greatfront panel was mentioned in an earlier post i see so presuming if needed spares are a no go if needed

Gumtre* selling web site has a man from Edinburgh selling second hand Duo parts ( stripped out of his old box ), you may find he has what you want.

 

[terrybobs]

Hi having stripped out the board and in snipping off the capacitor I have damaged C808 is it possible to replace this regards (if so what is the replacement value) needed

 

[abu baniaz]

You can replace it. I'm sure it is the same capacitor. Double check.

 

[terrybobs]

it's a minute piece will try to upload a photo or find one on net

 

[fs1]

Many Thanks bluepeter,

After 3yrs VU DUO had red light problem. Replaced capacitor C807 as you suggested in OP. Had to solder to existing legs of the old capacitor. Works fantastic and box boots much quicker than before.

regards
fs1

 

[tommy10]

went to maplins got the part and fitted it and now my vu+duo is up and running.did not do bad only 1 skrew left on worktop .thank for a very good post .

 

[kally7]

hi, i have the same problem with vu+ solo2 what is the solution? please help

 

[hobartpaving]

Unfortunately I haven't been so lucky. After replacing the capacitor I still have the red light. What's the next step ?.

 

[abu baniaz]

Unfortunately I haven't been so lucky. After replacing the capacitor I still have the red light. What's the next step ?.

See post 35. The IC may have become damaged.

 

[abynk]

Thanks for the information , I have fixed my box, which had clear sign of chip burn in the regulator IC( turned off and on at least 10 times)
Bought regulators from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371050456626?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 , took about 3 weeks to arrive.

 

[rob76]

Can someone recommend a repairer (possibly in the West London area)? I changed the capacitor on mine but still get the red light. I know you can change some IC as a next step but I'm afraid I'll be out of my depth doing this.

thanks

 

[Stanman]

Check the one you changed was soldered properly and no dry joint or such like.

Any decent telly repair will be able to fix it.

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[chaser]

Any decent telly repair will be able to fix it.

Do you still get such a thing? All shut down in my area now.

 

[Stanman]

Lol you probably live in a posh area that just replace the telly's

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[Walt]

Do you still get such a thing? All shut down in my area now.

Call samsung or panasonic and ask them who does their repairs in your area.

 

[rob76]

I'll give it another go at soldering. It's my first soldering attempt this so it's very probable I botched it. In any case I think it will be easier for me to solder this properly then actually finding a tv repair guy!!

 

[goosegog]

red light

hi all,ive just looked inside my duo to replace C807 cap and i have no caps at c807,c814,c850?no signs there has ever been caps there,any ideas??
cheers