Vizio TV dying?

[TheBiggmann]

So this morning, I turn on our Vizio LCD TV to see a gray bar across the bottom and above it the image is kind of flickering. I unplugged it for a bit to no avail. Anyone have any idea of what might have caused this? Are we out of luck and its just dying? The TV is about 2 years old. I don't know how Vizio's warranty is, but I"m guessing it won't cover it. I would post a picture but it won't let me. Anyways, anyone have an experience like this?

 

[NutBucket]

Unfortunately for you flat panel TVs are basically disposable. Manufacturers love it!

Does it have the same behavior on every input?

 

[*kjm]

Unfortunately for you flat panel TVs are basically disposable. Manufacturers love it!

True but painful... I get Panisonic or pick your brand for the main TV and Vizio for the bedroom. We have it on 1 hour a night and hope it lasts 3 to 5 years. I can fix a lot of stuff because I'm an elec. tech.

 

[TheBiggmann]

Yeah it does it on all inputs, I kind of figured that's what you guys were gonna say.

 

[*kjm]

Sounds like something in the horizontal circuit went bad.... someone would have to look at it.

 

[amdhunter]

I'd take it apart and check for dust or something that might be causing the issue. You have nothing to lose, and ripping them apart is pretty easy.

 

[Kanalua]

I'm sure you've already Googled your TV model and the problem you described.