View Full Version : Mits WS-65857 gave up - NY repair?


Chrisc5
11-01-09, 07:56 AM
Hi, all! Looking for a recommendation for a repair tech in the Long Island area for Mits RPTV's. As of this morning, the power light will come on for about 2 seconds, then shuts down. I'm tempted to replace, but this unit has SUCH a nice picture...
Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you!

hammerdwn
11-01-09, 09:11 AM
Get the error code:
After shutdown, press and hold MENU and DEVICE buttons on the front panel. The led will start blinking a two digit code and repeat, like 2 pause 2 or 4 pause 3...

Usually this shutdown is convergence IC failure and a few fuses. $400 service or $50 DIY (see signature).

Chrisc5
11-01-09, 09:23 AM
Thanks so much for the reply! The error code is 2 pause 2. I have a feeling it may be a bad solder joint (or at least started that way - over the past couple weeks I've had very intermittent convergence problems - always went away quickly). Does this sound likely? And if I wanted to have a look at the solder joints before getting a repair guy in, can you describe the location of the convergence board, and the convergence IC?

hammerdwn
11-01-09, 03:18 PM
Yep, 22 is blown fuses and bad IC(s). For detail DIY just read link in signature

Chrisc5
11-01-09, 04:11 PM
Thnks again for the reply. Due to schedule constraints and terror of making things worse ( ;-) ), I found a local guy who was able to come out today and take care of things. As you predicted, $400 complete. Did component-level repair here in the house. If it happens again, I'll know what to do...
Thank you SO MUCH for your guidance here...