I have owned an Olevia LT32HVE for just over one year. The picture is great and until now there have been no problems after I was able to find the codes to program my universal remote.

About 10 days ago my remote would no longer turn on the tv and after turning on by pressing button on the set the remote would not control the volume. After replacing batteries in both the Olevia and Universal remotes, I determined the problem is the IR sensor in the TV. At times I was able to tap the red cover over the IR and get it to work for a few minutes.

I was able to contact someone at Olevia tech service and they said that although my TV was out of warrenty they would send me a replacement IR unit to install.

My question is this. Is the replacement of the IR unit something I can do myself or will I have to take the TV to a shop to install the IR unit?

Thanks for any help or advice.

C.B.

This is a follow up to my earlier message.

The Olevia tech rep told me on 6/22/07 they would send me a new IR sensor. I called each week to check on the status and they were always very polite to me and I did not have to stay on hold for any long periods of time. Syntax shipped the new IR board to me by FedEx on 7/26/07 and I received it at my home in Tennesse the next day.

The installation of the new IR board is something can do yourself if you don't mind taking a little time and removing a lot of screws. Be sure to use the proper size Phillips tip screwdriver and use a magnetic tip. If you don't have a magnetic tip you can buy a little device to magnitize the tip at any hardware store for just 2 to 3 dollars.

I suggest taking a photo of the component connectors before unpluging the connectors. I used my cell phone and uploaded the photos to my computer to be sure they were sharp and clear before unpluging anything.

I found it easier to place the TV face down on my bed to remove the back cover. Once the cover is removed you will see the IR board behind one of the legs. You will have to remove the leg to get to the IR board. Before unpluging the wired connectors from the old board be sure to understand how they are plugged into the board.

I recommend testing the remote before replacing the back cover.

My Olevia remote is working fine now and my Universal remote also works. The only problem I have had is the remote will sometimes not turn on the TV and I have to use the power switch. The is strange because the remote will always turn off the TV. All other functions work just fine and I can live with this.

Contact me on this board if you have any questions. Good luck. I promise you can do this yourself.

C.B.

Congrats, I always like to hear DIY success stories. Seeing as how you took pictures, why not post them so we can take a look.

cwbcwb, nice work, post the pics.

The only photos I made were of my component connectors and the old IR sensor board that I removed.

I have attached to my TV a DVD player, a Comcast box, and an Xbox. I thought it would be easier just to take a photo of the connections so I would not have to go thru the learning curve to get them connected back properly. I did find the photos to be very helpful.

If you decide to install the IR board yourself I found that one tricky part is to get the TV back cover past the connector panel after all the screws are loose. I found that you can lift the connector panel slightly and this will let you slide off the back TV cover. After the new IR board is installed you will again have to lift the connector panel slightly to put the back cover on. This might take two or three trys. Just be patient and don't try to force anything.

I don't know how to attach photos to this message so I hope the above explanation will convey why I made the photos. I am sure they are many types of connections that are being used so just be sure to photograph what you have before unpluging anything. Many folks just say oh I can remember that but after you put the TV cover back on and then have a maze of wires in front of you a good photo is much better than a long or short memory.