Why won't my Samsung PCK520R 52" rear projection TV turn on?

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ElDerado

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My tv worked fine, until I unplugged it to move my surge protector. When I plugged it back in, I noticed the little red LED that usually lights up when the TV turns on was already glowing red. I hadn't hit any buttons, I had only plugged the TV in. I curiously hit the power button for the TV, and nothing happened. The light kept glowing, but the tv did not power on. I unplugged the TV, and the light obviously turned off. When I plugged the tv back in, the light came back on, and the set still will not power up. That is my situation. It's a nice big tv, and I don't really want t a new one. What possibly failing component could be causing this? Or is there some sort of way I can "reset" the tv?

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sometimes when the tv would turn on, it would make a buzzing noise, but it I would power the set on and off three to five times it would eventually turn on without making any noise and everything would be fine.
 
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narcissisticguy

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It's possible the lamp is blown, in which case you will need to replace it to get it working again. Lamps are expensive and I would expect to spend a minimum of $150 (on ebay) but at least it's user serviceable.
It's also possible that some electrical component, like a transformer, is toast. In this case you would either have to take it in to be repaired or buy a new tv which, frankly, would most likely be the better route.

Does the LED light say anything on your set? I also have a Samsung DLP tv which switches off every once in a while and flashes a light on the front that says "lamp". I believe it is due to the lamp overheating as it will turn on again if I wait a few seconds. Sometimes it makes a buzzing noise as it turns back on. I suspect this might be the same issue you're experiencing. It's a good idea to periodically vacuum the dust out of the rear vents to allow air flow. And you might want to consider re-arranging your setup to allow maximum cool air flow to the rear of the TV.
 
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