Forum Use

[tv tony]

There is an increasing use of the forum from people stating simply their tv does not work, please help. If the people dont even attempt to make cursory checks then how on earth can us people with a technical background possibly aid in a reliable diagnosis, I have noticed in the last few months hardened users of this site post less and less, apart from the much missed Doug(rip) I know of at least four regular contributers who we dont see as often, if this is taken in the wrong text I apologize, but it is happening more and more, with Muljas permission I take the spammers off as and when so lets get some real posts going again, as we used to.
Regards
Tony Walker

[sparky]

Well said tony there are people who are in the trade on this forum
ask  for help even before they take the back of the set  surely
they must have a look inside before asking and checking a
few componets
dave

[daz]

Well said Tony, I confess I check in most days but there is rarely a post I can contribute to. And the re-emergence of the Samsung clicking fault made me SCREAM, before xmas I had 4 Samsung jobs in a row, 2 plasmas, 1 LCD and a VCR for gods sake, and every customer said the same thing “been on internet, it’s a common problem, caps in the PSU, it will only cost a few quid to put right” for the record NONE of the faults were caused by caps in the PSU.
So come on people, as much detail as possible, do some checks and we will try to help. If you have no electronics experience please takes it to your local engineer.

Thanks

Ps. For my sanity, please no more Samsung clicking posts! There is already more than enough info on the site.

[pan]

Hi Guys,
I’ve got this proby  with this Sameysongi LDC it’s NOT WORKING  has this click click click noise coming from this black square plastic thing on one of the boards.
As you have gathered I do know what I’m talking about.
Any help much appreciated as I’ve got my soldering station turned on.
Regards
Pan   
ps I do agree with your comments.

[tv tony]

Hello Pan, I didnt know how to take your post, it may be a couple of those little round things on a circuit board somewhere in the tv, on a serious note a few of the caps might have failed, look for any swelling on them, they dont always swell but may have a high ESR, worst case scenario the eeprom may want doing as well. Good luck.
Tony Walker

[Ohm Supplies]

Tony.

I agree with what you've said 100%,

Glad to see you still take an interest in this forum as I don't think other admin. read the forum or answer direct questions.

If an engineer can't tell the difference between a lcd/plasma/crt, then they shouldn't be supprised if they don't get help. Yes, taking the back off is a problem, all those screws, but perhaps looking at the fault before posting might save everyone else some time, time that is given freely on this forum.

If this is a technical forum, then ask a technical question, if this is simply a forum that is here for members of the public to get some free help, have a nose and help put some engineers out of the trade then I don't think I should be posting on it.

regards
Andy

[brainstorm]

Hi Tony,

You are right in everything you say, and I used to post quite a lot, but, like you say the postings are so vague that it is impossible to contribute, I think Mystic Meg would be more likely to be able to find the fault with the information SUPPLIED!
 I originally posted on this site hoping that fellow engineers could exchange advice and experience,
but, lately it has become a one way street and I think the few engineers that post on here have become
 a bit disillusioned.
I don't what the answer is, other than this site being only acessible to those who can prove their credentials?


Brian

[Ohm Supplies]

Brian,

As this is an forum that is easy to read and to post by members of the public, it puts a lot if engineers off from posting. Its not a case of not wanting to post info. , its more that once service info., repair tips or experiances are posted, then anyone can read it. I know it prevents me from posting on the site quite often

Andy

[brainstorm]

Hi Andy,

I totally understand, and I think the only way to improve feedback from 'engineers' is to make it an 'engineers only' forum, but I presume the reason the forum was formed was to provide universal help to everyone.
I presume also by having a universal audience also makes the forum more attractive to advertisers?

Brian

[pan]

Hi Tony,

I was pulling your leg.

Regards

Pan

[brainstorm]

Hi

Talking about missing "posters" what has to Turnip?

I haven't used my Norfolk to english dictionary for ages!!

Brian

[brainstorm]

happened*

[tv tony]

hiya pan, pillock, 1-0 to you, take care
tony

[mulja]

Hi
Ok   

Please your ideas how to make website of your dreams?

i think need to write rules of posting and make sticky on all first pages
something like:
before you post read rules!!!!

make
model
chassis
pictures if possible
what did you check
what voltages missing

and if somebody ask stu***d question just tell him read the rules
and post all information what need

also i thing to put some technical question on registration page

(please send me ideas of questions by private message)

and together write rules

thanks to all
 



 

[tv tony]

im on it mulja, take care,
tony