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See the photo!!
A Gecko (small lizard) got into the Beovision and got fried causing damage to a track and put a small hole in the board. What I want to know....is it safe for me to take the board out myself or isn't it advisable. I hope this isn't a huge repair? The charred Gecko has been removed (wasn't pleasant!!!)
I looked at the service manual and as far as I can see it is PCB4? Is that correct?
Thanks
Ben
Haha! That is ridiculous. What a way to go.
Not funny for me!!! Broken Tv!!!
I'd take that photo to your local B&O dealer and see what they think. I don't know what sort of technical expertise you have, but I wouldn't do it myself. The warmth of the TV must have attracted that lizard. It is rather funny, but I understand your frustration. I'd be pissed as hell if it happened to mine.
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BenSA: See the photo!! A Gecko (small lizard) got into the Beovision and got fried causing damage to a track and put a small hole in the board.
A Gecko (small lizard) got into the Beovision and got fried causing damage to a track and put a small hole in the board.
When you have recovered from anger and disgust you may read "The Test" written by Stanislaw Lem. If you enter the words "stanislaw lem test fly" at a google search you may find the story, if you don't find it in your bookcase.
But to be serious ... good luck with a not too expensive repair!
iPoditiv: BenSA: See the photo!! A Gecko (small lizard) got into the Beovision and got fried causing damage to a track and put a small hole in the board. When you have recovered from anger and disgust you may read "The Test" written by Stanislaw Lem. If you enter the words "stanislaw lem test fly" at a google search you may find the story, if you don't find it in your bookcase. But to be serious ... good luck with a not too expensive repair!
I'm too distraught to read........lol!!!!!
Yes that is PCB4 (power supply).
Remove mains and it should be perfectly safe to take it out. Give your local dealer a call and ask for a price on the hole board. Replace it and you should be good.
Thanks Casperl.....spoke to the agents its R9000.00 for a new board....think its about 700 pounds!!
Not sure its worth it. I know someone who is very good at electronics, he will come and see if he can repair the board. I really hope so.
Can't believe one little lizard cos cost me so much!! Grrrr!!!
I know zilch about BV7 internals, but if the damage is on the mains input side as it seems (not further down the power supply) and has managed to blow a fuse at some point, the module might well be repairable - although the "official" parties might not be interested in trying.
Make sure you (or whoever starts dismantling the set) read the service manual warning about damaging the LCD panel before starting.
Good luck, and I'm sorry I had a laugh as well
--mika
tournedos: I know zilch about BV7 internals, but if the damage is on the mains input side as it seems (not further down the power supply) and has managed to blow a fuse at some point, the module might well be repairable - although the "official" parties might not be interested in trying. Make sure you (or whoever starts dismantling the set) read the service manual warning about damaging the LCD panel before starting. Good luck, and I'm sorry I had a laugh as well
Thanks Tournedos.....I have the service manual...its a technician from Yamaha that I know. So he should have an idea what he is doing (hopefully!!)
I guess its funny in a way....can't say removing the charred remains was enjoyable :(
Dom
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Is PCB4 common to all BV7 32 TV's?
Lifestyle have two Mk1 BV7's on eBay for £395. Lee might even have a damaged BV7 32 he could remove PCB4 from..... might be worth asking (and the other resellers. One of them is always selling parts on eBay... Quality Dream Audio?????)
Graham
BenSA:I guess its funny in a way....can't say removing the charred remains was enjoyable :(
I can believe that. A friend found an electrocuted mouse inside the fuse panel in his house - and that was definitely an "eww" moment even though the remains were already well mummified
vikinger: Is PCB4 common to all BV7 32 TV's? Lifestyle have two Mk1 BV7's on eBay for £395. Lee might even have a damaged BV7 32 he could remove PCB4 from..... might be worth asking (and the other resellers. One of them is always selling parts on eBay... Quality Dream Audio?????) Graham
Thanks Graham. If I don't have any luck repairing it, I will try Lee. If anyone reads this thread and has any leads for a 2nd hand board....I'd be eternally grateful!! :)