Sharp Xg-e800u

point31 · 6th March 2006, 06:08 PM

Greetings,

Three days ago, I bought a used Sharp XGE800U and as the family gathered in anticipation to watch the big screen come to life - but after a few minor tests the day before and 30 solid minutes of watching time the screen, once alive with colors and visual, went white... and along with the input text and blue screen have not seen
the light of day again. So - I was hoping someone could help explain to me
what caused this and what if any suggestions you might have to repair this XGE800U with No Video and no control functions... If it is going to cost an arm and a leg, I might be putting this into the trash and count my losses. Please, any help would be appreciated.

Mikey p · 6th March 2006, 07:51 PM

What signal were you sending to it and how was it hooked up? The specs state that the only resolution it will accept is 640x480. Maybe it's a resolution compatibility issue.

point31 · 7th March 2006, 07:25 AM

It was hooked up via RCA cables from an xbox. I had tested it out using my dish system, connecting it via s-video. But now, nothing comes up at all.

Mikey p · 7th March 2006, 12:35 PM

Try it again on the dish system. If it doesn't work then the only option is to take it to a service center and have an estimate done on the repairs.

point31 · 7th March 2006, 04:20 PM

At what point should I wash my hands of it and try ebaying it? I payed about the same price for it as a new lamp - everything I have been able to find has parts ranging from $10 - $1,000+ (New LCD Panel). Any service places you might recommend? I have seen some that want $200+ just to take a look at it - and considering the thing weighs 40lbs.... shipping involved - well I am possibly looking at paying over the amount I did for the machine itself - thus totaling the amount to the price of a new machine (which mind you I don't have to repair it as of now anyway).... Overdramatic Sigh, my first venture into the LCD life cut short.... Haha.

Mikey p · 7th March 2006, 11:19 PM

Look up a few service centers in your area and give them a call. Explain what the problem is and ask what a diagnostic charge will be. How much money you're willing to spend on fixing it is up to you.

6th March 2006, 06:08 PM	#1
point31 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas	Sharp Xg-e800u Greetings, Three days ago, I bought a used Sharp XGE800U and as the family gathered in anticipation to watch the big screen come to life - but after a few minor tests the day before and 30 solid minutes of watching time the screen, once alive with colors and visual, went white... and along with the input text and blue screen have not seen the light of day again. So - I was hoping someone could help explain to me what caused this and what if any suggestions you might have to repair this XGE800U with No Video and no control functions... If it is going to cost an arm and a leg, I might be putting this into the trash and count my losses. Please, any help would be appreciated.

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6th March 2006, 07:51 PM	#2
Mikey p diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sask. Canada	What signal were you sending to it and how was it hooked up? The specs state that the only resolution it will accept is 640x480. Maybe it's a resolution compatibility issue.

7th March 2006, 07:25 AM	#3
point31 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas	It was hooked up via RCA cables from an xbox. I had tested it out using my dish system, connecting it via s-video. But now, nothing comes up at all.

7th March 2006, 12:35 PM	#4
Mikey p diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sask. Canada	Try it again on the dish system. If it doesn't work then the only option is to take it to a service center and have an estimate done on the repairs.

7th March 2006, 04:20 PM	#5
point31 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas	At what point should I wash my hands of it and try ebaying it? I payed about the same price for it as a new lamp - everything I have been able to find has parts ranging from $10 - $1,000+ (New LCD Panel). Any service places you might recommend? I have seen some that want $200+ just to take a look at it - and considering the thing weighs 40lbs.... shipping involved - well I am possibly looking at paying over the amount I did for the machine itself - thus totaling the amount to the price of a new machine (which mind you I don't have to repair it as of now anyway).... Overdramatic Sigh, my first venture into the LCD life cut short.... Haha.

7th March 2006, 11:19 PM	#6
Mikey p diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sask. Canada	Look up a few service centers in your area and give them a call. Explain what the problem is and ask what a diagnostic charge will be. How much money you're willing to spend on fixing it is up to you.

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