Is it possible to repair my subwoofer?

[PrayForDeath]

I have a 3-year old Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 speaker set for my PC. One day during a thunderstorm the subwoofer stopped working (lightning shock probably). The speakers are not covered by warranty anymore.
Is there anyway I can get it repaired (the sub)? Will Klipsch repair it for me?
I already contacted them, and am waiting for their answer.

 

[sniperruff]

the cheapest way would probably be buying a used sub from ebay/craigslist/FSFT

 

[0roo0roo]

fuse?

 

[slpaulson]

I think it costs $90 to get it fixed from klipsch. I think they might be replacing the old subwoofers with the newer "ultra" ones.

 

[0roo0roo]

no surge protector?

 

[insename2]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
fuse?

yea, if that blew, it'll cost like 50 cents to repair... drop by radioshack

 

[OdiN]

Yeah send it to Klipsch. They will fix it for a flat fee. Call em.

 

[PrayForDeath]

Yeah, they said they will fix it for 90 bucks, but I'd have to pay one-way shipping. That's gonna be costly since shipping will be like 50$
I wonder if I can find a good replacement off eBay.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Did they mention anything about checking a fuse?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: PrayForDeath
Yeah, they said they will fix it for 90 bucks, but I'd have to pay one-way shipping. That's gonna be costly since shipping will be like 50$
I wonder if I can find a good replacement off eBay.

Looks like a replacement on ebay might be about $75 shipped

 

[rstrohkirch]

Pull the amplifier out and check the fuses on the board, takes less then 10 minutes

 

[0roo0roo]

yea too bad u didn't bust a satt. they sell those. best bet is used i guess, shipping kills on something that heavy. and yea theres gotta be a user replaceable fuse somewhere right/

 

[crazylegs]

if u know any amateur electricians...

or u fancy a go urself...

i can almost guantee it is an overloaded transistor - either due to heat / lightning overload... just a matter of finding the little sucker and replaceing it...

AND IF ITS BROKEN... NOT AS IF YOUR GONNA LOSE ANYTHING...

 

[PrayForDeath]

Thanks for the advice guys, but how hard is it to pull out the amp and check it? Is it any dangerous (like tampering with a CRT)?

 

[kiIIxthexIights]

i dont think so, you should probably buy mine

 

[PrayForDeath]

Originally posted by: kiIIxthexIights
i dont think so, you should probably buy mine

Are you serious? Could you PM me an offer?

 

[PrayForDeath]

I opened the subwoofer today, and unfortunately, the fuse is intact. Are there any cheap subwoofers that will work with my speakers (and act as receivers)?