Need help. Found out that my Samsung LCDTV model LA32R71B went kaput.

Send it to Samsung Service Centre and was quoted RM1,656.40 for the LCD Panel and RM100.00 for labour.

Is there any cheaper option.????

No more warranty?

Unfortunately, no if it is the panel that gave way. Time for a new LCD TV

Wah! RM1.7k to change the LCD panel, you're better off buying a new set considering 32" nowadays quite cheap liao

total RM1756 for repair....

buy new one cheaper....

there is no warranty on the LCD panel, or the warranty expired?

ALthough its fun to buy a new model, it does feel kinda sucks when you hear that these high tech stuff can barely last 5yrs, when CRT's lasted 10yrs with ease....

the R71 series...abt 3 years old?

No more warranty. Yes, its just about 3 years.

HOW????

RM 1.7k to repair

bro, buy a new one better lar
with that price can get a brand new 32" oredi
somemore with 1 year warranty
u change the LCD panel also won't grant u 1 year warranty

What happened? Were you unable to switch on or? I have that same exact model as well...

if the service center says changing the LCD panel is a must, I guess there's not much choice.....but to junk the thing and get a new one......would suggest not to get a samsung again...

i had problem with the R7 series as well.

RM1.6K for the LCD panel is cheap bro...my 15inch HP business laptop panel cost Rm2K.
Anyway..money is money..sure hurt one.

How can LCD go kaput?....is it the LCD itself, or PCB or the harness.....most service centers have Changineers...they only know how to change stuff...try sending it to those electronic/electrical shops that specialize in repairing TV and stuff...its probably due to a burned out component which is easily replaceable....pray hard!!

When Manufacturers design a product, they are sure to add some parts which will die after a while. This is how they control the market.

Good luck bro

This post has been edited by azbro: Jul 13 2009, 06:08 PM

Dunno as it was in my in-laws room. He just send to Service Centre

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Added on July 13, 2009, 6:05 pmThanks. Will try this option before send it to garbage bin


This post has been edited by mohdsh: Jul 13 2009, 06:05 PM

Yelor, maybe some guys in jalan pasar can fix it.

Anyway, this confirms my fears about korean products. But my Citra still OK after 3 years ... eee

Aiseh....your Citra is not a Korean thoroughbreed liao. It's a hybrid, with bolehland teknologi You see first generation Proton still on the road now right?

wouldn't that be worse.?

I mean 70% (cos korean design compared to jap) ) x 70% (cos made in malaysia instead of CBU korea/jap) = 49% rite?

If you put it that way

dun be like that guys...most of us got Korean branded stuff in our homes and we wouldn't want it to break.

murphy's law..

ask the Dvico owner who owns also Samsung slimfit.. double whammy...

i don't think i have any korean stuff

all my household electrical system buy at the same time, everything is running include local brand, the only one spoiled is the LG air cond...pfshhh

In all fairness to Korean branded stuff, I have owned a fridge, a washing machine, an LD player (yes, Laser Disc!) and a few VCD/DVD players, all of which were Samsung. With the exception of the VCD/DVD players which kaputed from wear and tear...thanks to my wife's habit of fast forwarding while watching her drama serials, I must say they served me well until I eventually replaced them for bigger capacity Jap branded ones.

Mine 95% are Panasonic
I got brand loyalty

This post has been edited by ronaldjoe: Jul 14 2009, 11:08 AM

its depend on luck i think.....me using samsung product...fridge, aircond...etc, so many years and still in good condition..its all depends on usage la i think..

for white Goods like fridge/washing machine, IMHO, korean brands are value for money and quite reliable..

I found one....my washing machine is LG. About 9 yrs old. So far only fix one time for something crap leaking but until now still good. Use everyday also. So I guess Korean brand not bad at all.

My Korean brand so far....

1. LG washing machine....10 years liao..going strong
2. Samsung DVD player ... 3 years....no problem

I am using Samsung fridge for about 7 years. No problem at all.

This mean that Korean brand are good for home appliances and no good for home entertainment...

btw, im using Samsung side-by-side fridge for 3 years now and still ok.... touch wood

I'm using a Hitachi fridge and I think its crap!!

SInce new the door like very weak magnet to keep it close. Need to close and push.

I bought my Samsung fridge back in 1995 when the brand was still a "virgin" and it served me well until recently when I replaced with a Hitachi for bigger capacity

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Added on July 14, 2009, 4:36 pmI just got a Hitachi but being new, still ok. Hopefully I won't encounter a similar problem like yours. You din try to fix it?

This post has been edited by richard912: Jul 14 2009, 04:36 PM

Korean brand and Japanese brand now all par on quality..Actually, they are same lower quality compared with 10 years ago as all cutting cost to fight China stuffs.. Accept the truth..

I tot it was the design...but the hassle of fixing it that will leave me for weeks with out a fridge..I think I've to get used to it.

got idea to solve ur problem...just make adjustment..adjust the high of ur front fridge....so the back are lower....so, the door will auto close if u didnt hold it....me use the way...

My nearly 4 years old samsung dvdp gave up on me. Hardly used as it is placed in the living room, most of the time astro only.

man...how come I never though abt that!


Thank you

i love this forum....we can got from busted lcd panel to fridge to mesin basuh bla bla

I believe should be "go", right teacher?

typo bro