Samsung HLM507W Dead! - 1 blinking light and 2 click noises

probuilders1 · Post by **probuilders1** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:45 pm

Folks I need some help. Constructive advice/knowledge much appreciated.

While watching TV the other day, I noticed a sudden slight burning smell. Then the TV went dead and to the dreaded 3 blinking lights of death. I replaced the bulb. On turning the TV back on it ran ok for a few minutes then died leaving the green timer light flashing and making two click noises one high pitched the other low emanating from the left side rear of the tv cabinet. I unplugged and let it cool down, turned it back on and it did fine for a few minutes then died again leaving me to watch the flashing light and being entertained by the repetitive clicks.

Is this a ballast problem? A defective lamp? I searched the forums and could not find this problem duplicated. I would appreciate any insight. And please, no advice to call a Samsung repairman. That's why I read this wonderful forum so I won't need them. Thanks in advance.

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:57 pm

Sorry to disappoint but we can't help you self repair - read the rules and regs. It does sound like it needs service beyond the consumer level.

If you dislike Samsung service then try a NESDA service center...
http://www.nesda.com/locator/state_search.php