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Originally Posted by slats1279 /forum/post/18183648
Samsung LN46A750R1FXZA started turning on and off by itself (plus clicking noise) but no picture. Repair shop stated needs new Printed Circuit Board. Quoted $600+tax ($315 parts, $285 labor). Thoughts on this price quote?
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
New PCB may cost around $150 - $200 (they'll put the 50% margin on that, or even higher...)
Labour of 4 hours (at $75?), or 5 at $60, may be reasonable if they are picking the TV and delivering back.
If you are delivering and collecting the TV, 4 - 5 hours labour is excessive. PCB replacement should not take more than 1 hour top. You could expect to pay 2 hours for labour... that includes fault finding, parts ordering, PCB replacement, testing, adjustments (if any)...
The question is: "Can YOU replace the PCB?" If you can't.... why ask the question in the first place? They'll fix the TV, give you 3, 6 or 12 months warranty on part and their work.... less you know on what goes behind the scene => better for you.
Boky