Urgent - power supply for NEC 50" plasma

[sergiuvlad]

Hello everyone

I have the opportunity to purchase a 50" NEC plasma (model 50VP1, came out about 3-4 years ago) for really short money. However, there is a catch - the TV seems to have a bad power supply (shuts off after 15-30 minutes, then after it cools down starts again). The current owner got a quote for $1000 to replace the power supply. While that seems a little high, I am wondering if there is a different route I can take - purchase the part myself (maybe from an NEC authorized dealer) and have a repair shop just put it in, maybe have the existing power supply fixed etc. Any suggestions, feedback on that?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Sergiu

[sergiuvlad]

Bump, seriously thinking about this if it can be fixed

Sergiu

[Tly]

Since it costs $1000 to fix, I presume it's no longer under warranty.

That said, perhaps you could call around to various shops as you know what is wrong. That way, you might find a cheaper fix (though obviously no claim on quality can be made).

[lewlew]

Unless NEC guarantees that the power supply is the "one and only problem" I would take my "short money" add to it the estimated repair costs and go shopping for something new with a warranty.

On the other hand, a few calls around to NEC techservice might reveal a beyond warranty free repair for the power supply ala Pioneer. Especially since NEC Plasma is now Pioneer. They have heard of power supply problems before.