Sony KD28DX40U won't switch on

[mark71]

I have a SONY KD28DX40U which will not switch on, standy light does 2 red flashes every 2 seconds. What does this light mean? is it worth repairing?

Thanks

Ps before this problem the screen would go purple when watching a program but would go away if set turn off and on again. Happened about once every 3 months.

[Koala]

That is an error code, 2 flashes = error code 2. Basically the TV has detected a fault and shut down, could be as basic as a bad solder joint, or a major power supply or field or line output fault. Needs an engineer really, most placed will give you a free quote.

[JayCee]

Originally Posted by Koala

most places will give you a free quote.

Yes, over the phone perhaps.
Very few TV repairmen can afford to invest time/petrol to visit someone for free nowadays...would you work for free?

[Koala]

Originally Posted by JayCee

Yes, over the phone perhaps.
Very few TV repairmen can afford to invest time/petrol to visit someone for free nowadays...would you work for free?

No I meant if he drops it in somewhere! Currys or the like.
Na thinking about it dont bother mate, they will probably want £100 to take the back off!! Just skip it probably the best thing.

[JayCee]

Currys repair centres only do their own stuff that they've sold.
That's certainly the last place on earth that'd do a free estimate

[aekostas]

Originally Posted by Koala

Na thinking about it dont bother mate, they will probably want £100 to take the back off!! Just skip it probably the best thing.

I am not sure about your prices; I have had multiple parts of a Grundig CRT replaced for 70 pounds in the past. And, if I am right that this is a pretty high-end TV, even your price would be an economical repair, esp. if one's options start and end in the abundant LCD crap.

YMMV, as may the OP's.