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Not Normal · 10-28-2003, 09:58 AM

I use an old (15+yrs) TV hooked up to DirectTV mini-satellite box. The TV sometimes powers up for no reason, and pressing the power button won't turn it off. While it's in this state the TV shows staticky images of broadcast signal, and can't show the satellite signal. The only thing to do is unplug it, wait a while and plug it in again.
So I want to avoid buying a new TV, or lugging this beast to the repair shop, if possible. If there is an easy fix, I'd appreciate anyone's suggestion.

10-28-2003, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Not Normal Psycho Location: NY, USA	TV turns itself on randomly,wont turn off I use an old (15+yrs) TV hooked up to DirectTV mini-satellite box. The TV sometimes powers up for no reason, and pressing the power button won't turn it off. While it's in this state the TV shows staticky images of broadcast signal, and can't show the satellite signal. The only thing to do is unplug it, wait a while and plug it in again. So I want to avoid buying a new TV, or lugging this beast to the repair shop, if possible. If there is an easy fix, I'd appreciate anyone's suggestion.