Samsung LE40R88BD

[larryoke]

Hi peeps, my son has a Samsung tv model LE40R88BD, it was his flat mates who left it when he moved out because it wouldn't switch on, it will go onto standby with a flashing light sequence, flashes twice rapidly then 7 single flashes and starts again with a clicking sound. What I need to know is:does this light sequence refer to a particular fault, is it a common fault and is a diy repair possible? failing that can anyone reccomend a repairer in the Birmingham area, many thanks
Larry

[v8 dave]

That's a new one on me, never seen these flash out a fault code (because they're so simple).

First things first, get the back off and look at the power supply board and check for 4 domed up capacitors; If they're OK, then replace the main board (there's bugger all else inside them!)

[cactikid]

plenty of links on you tube,if you have the model number to show whats involved.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=LE40R88BD&aq=f

[the man]

Hi peeps, my son has a Samsung tv model LE40R88BD, it was his flat mates who left it when he moved out because it wouldn't switch on, it will go onto standby with a flashing light sequence, flashes twice rapidly then 7 single flashes and starts again with a clicking sound. What I need to know is:does this light sequence refer to a particular fault, is it a common fault and is a diy repair possible? failing that can anyone reccomend a repairer in the Birmingham area, many thanks
Larry

call sammsung , tell them your TVs clicking they will fix it for free, dont worry if the TVs even 4/5 years old , it the fault !
they know all about it ,
say clicking not Turing on then they will fix it for free 100% sure
or give you a new one , they sent me SAMSUNG United Kingdom - Main free as a replacment!

[larryoke]

Hi Guys, just an update, Samsung are sending an engineer to repair the tv if repairable and a common fault FOC, I would like to say thanks again, Have a great christmas & new year,
Larry
PS will update once engineer has been.

[larryoke]

Guys just wanted to say a big thanks to all that responded your info was spot on, samsung engineer came out on xmas eve, the day after I phoned so a big thumbs up to samsung customer service & of course the man for his info on the fault, the engineer changed the 4 capacitors then informed me that the main board needed changing (thanks V8 Dave) he has taken the tv to his workshop for a 'free' repair, once again thanks to all that responded to my post, merry xmas & a great new year to all.
Regards Larry.

[cactikid]

nice to see samsung have a good backup and free fix,as most would just charge you

[larryoke]

@ theman, thanks, I just got my tv back, all working, not as lucky as you it's just the old set, but you still saved my son a few bob, the engineer picked it up late xmas eve & it came back at 9am today,
Regards & all the best for 2011.

[johno3245]

Blown caps

Hi all, i tried Samsung but tv too old, so looked around the web and found someone on ebay selling caps and instructions for repair as a kit. so ordered one and it worked a treat, cost under a tenner and tv as new again. Why not have a go it worked for me.

[the man]

Hi all, i tried Samsung but tv too old, so looked around the web and found someone on ebay selling caps and instructions for repair as a kit. so ordered one and it worked a treat, cost under a tenner and tv as new again. Why not have a go it worked for me.

if your TVs under 7years old samsung have a duty to fix it free. fact!
guys it could be the c/s staff don't know if so call back talk to some one different. I recommend not buying from ebay as if you bodge it up samsung wont fix it.
some times guys selling stuff on ebay will undirectly plug the products , tends to be new guys with 1/2 posts!

please call samsung for help! get there free call numbers to SAYNOTO0870.COM - Non-Geographical Alternative Telephone Numbers

good luck

your welcome guys

[v8 dave]

The problem with the main board was that the 8 pin SOIC EPROM on the back of the board had been corrupted; we see it all the time when the TV has been used with a PSU with bulging caps to the point it won't come on any more. Sometimes you can get away with shorting out pins 5+8 (IIRC), lot of the time though, you need to hot air it off and replace it.