BlueRose_76 0 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Got meself a new color-tv. Fixed a broken one from parents by replacing a little thingie in the electronics. Yes, that was just tooo easy. Watching tv is like watching 'The Color Purple' 24/7. Because thats what the color at the edges of the screen are. So my question is; how do i get the purple off my screen. 'People' say its a magnetic field interfering with the 'kathode'-burst. But they didnt say how to get rid of it. Is anyone familiar with this problem? Thanks in advance, BlueRose_76 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magnumkp 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 I would definately not recommend fixing a tv, there is a huge amount of voltage (even when unplugged) surging through those "little thingys". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zantar45 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 (edited) I would definately not recommend fixing a tv, there is a huge amount of voltage (even when unplugged) surging through those "little thingys". Good god dont remind me. One time I unplugged a TV (one of those old ones that suck up alot of power) and I grabbed the prong and got a electrical shock for about 5-6 seconds and that of course seemed like a eternity. ***************** Oh and congrats on fixin yer Tv. Edited August 8, 2003 by Zantar45 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueRose_76 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 I would definately not recommend fixing a tv, there is a huge amount of voltage (even when unplugged) surging through those "little thingys". Good god dont remind me. One time I unplugged a TV (one of those old ones that suck up alot of power) and I grabbed the prong and got a electrical shock for about 5-6 seconds and that of course seemed like a eternity. ***************** Oh and congrats on fixin yer Tv. .. I know, I did it before on an old BWtv and learned the things by trial and error. That was, indeed, no fun. But my greed rules over wisedom. Still anyone who knows what causes this purple edges? If i just know WHAT it is i can figure it out myself how to fix it. Thanks, BlueRose_76 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stormcrow 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Blu Rose, that is usually caused by EMF, as you say Electromagnetic Field. If you have, or have had any other electrical devices near or on your T.V that may have done it, it should fade over time. As far as a quick fix, I'm not too sure about that, if the screen has been damaged it may be permanent. I would look further into that one but I'm too busy trying to get mu P.C fixed!! G.L............Storm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueRose_76 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 Thanks all, If you have, or have had any other electrical devices near or on your T.V that may have done it, it should fade over time. I just did that. As you say it should fade will give me hope. Because it still there. But ive got all the time in the world . As for your puter, lots of with it. Regards, BlueRose_76 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteKnight77 1 Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 That blue area is generally caused by a magnetic field (take a magnet to the screen and watch it change before your eyes, careful though as prolonged exposure will keep it that way. Degaussing may help (like you should do with your monitor from time to time,) but I think it may be long past due for any help. Most TVs can't be degaussed by the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FritzDaKat 0 Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 Degaussing may help It might, but then for the price of the degausser's I've seen, you could also find a decent used Color TV or two. Dontcha love programmed obsolesance? it's alot like how a VCR is a repairable item in essence, but when weighed against the low cost of a new VCR, well, you get the picture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueRose_76 0 Posted August 9, 2003 Author Share Posted August 9, 2003 *watching TV * I think the purple seems to fade. Thanks tho ! BlueRose_76 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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