My older LG plasma (5+ years) suddenly went black last night along with a slight smell of fried electronics. Power indicator turns on and off though.

I imagine I will just call the LG service center and have them send a tech over. However, does anyone have a recommendation for an in-home service technician? Just in case........

Believe most TV repair is done in-shop - maybe want to consider cost of repair, if not a very large screen, against cost of new HD LCD unit (which will use a lot less electric).

Believe most TV repair is done in-shop - maybe want to consider cost of repair, if not a very large screen, against cost of new HD LCD unit (which will use a lot less electric).

Thanks. LG will do a home service call but it seems like its going to take a few days. So if anyone has had a good experience with a tech please let me know. Google tells me it's a fairly common breakdown. It's either a simple cheap fix or no fix at all.

I love the picture on the plasma compared to an LCD. Might be time to let go of the legacy technology though.

We have just had our LG TV repaired at home by an LG Tech.

2900 Bht for an excellent service.

We have just had our LG TV repaired at home by an LG Tech.

2900 Bht for an excellent service.

That's good news!

Needed a new Y Sustain board. Common problem with plasma TV's I now know.

2100 baht including service call. Excellent service from LG. They came when they said they would carrying the circuit board they knew I would need from my description of the problem on the phone.

Or maybe it's such a common problem they bring it to every plasma TV service call.