Hello Everyone,
I have a Panasonic CT-36SL13G TV manufactured in Nov. 2003 that I have stored in my garage from May 2010 to Oct 2010 because I was having renovations done to my 2 room basement. I have kept this set in my basement for 2 years now ever since I purchased a flat screen HD TV. Anyway, last Saturday, I put the TV back into service as my home renovations were completed. When I pluged the TV in, it worked great for about 5 days. Then, afterwards, the set wouldnt power up. I took the back cover off today and saw a BLOWN 6.3A / 125V glass type fuse. The only glass type fuse that I see in this TV on PS board. I am not sure what caused the fuse to blow. There are no electronic suppliers in my area other than Radio Shack. Radio Shack carries a 6.3A /250V fuse. Would installing a fuse of this rating in lieu of 6.3A / 125V cause further damage?
Also, what could have caused the fuse to burn out? There were no weather storms or electrical disturbances that I know of since I put the TV back into service. Is this perhaps a known service issue with Panasonic TV's?
Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you!!
The Bandit
I have a Panasonic CT-36SL13G TV manufactured in Nov. 2003 that I have stored in my garage from May 2010 to Oct 2010 because I was having renovations done to my 2 room basement. I have kept this set in my basement for 2 years now ever since I purchased a flat screen HD TV. Anyway, last Saturday, I put the TV back into service as my home renovations were completed. When I pluged the TV in, it worked great for about 5 days. Then, afterwards, the set wouldnt power up. I took the back cover off today and saw a BLOWN 6.3A / 125V glass type fuse. The only glass type fuse that I see in this TV on PS board. I am not sure what caused the fuse to blow. There are no electronic suppliers in my area other than Radio Shack. Radio Shack carries a 6.3A /250V fuse. Would installing a fuse of this rating in lieu of 6.3A / 125V cause further damage?
Also, what could have caused the fuse to burn out? There were no weather storms or electrical disturbances that I know of since I put the TV back into service. Is this perhaps a known service issue with Panasonic TV's?
Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you!!
The Bandit