TV struck by lightning

Question

Good evening.

During the night from Thursday to Friday, we had a storm that fried my internet box.
My TV was connected to this box by an RJ45 cable. The cable was a bit burnt, but I thought it was just dead and that was it.
Today, I bought a new cable, and it turns out the issue isn't with the cable but with the TV's port.

Can this be replaced considering I'm not an electronics expert?
Can I send it for repair? And how much could it cost? Depending on the price, I might be able to claim it on insurance...

I'm fortunate that the lightning only affected this, but if I can only watch *** on TV, I might as well have bought an old black and white TV ^^

Thank you for your answers.

Bernorenard · Accepted Answer

Hello
as a former repair technician, I suggest you first try mediation with your insurer (home liability insurance) for "electric risks," lightning, etc. There will, of course, be depreciation to deduct, but honestly, a recent TV that has suffered a significant electrical surge is "dead" permanently, the same applies to the Free box that you will have to reimburse (read your contract). Also, check the ADUF and Freenews sites and forums; you'll find similar cases with solutions. Be firm in your negotiations with your insurance to get the best compensation possible.
Good luck!

graffx · Answer

it's up to you to dismantle the burnt socket and install a new one:

http://www.conrad.fr/embase_rj45_femelle_cat6a_btr_netcom_1401100810mi_p_48674_61223_1061502_1059586_FAS

make sure to properly identify the color of the wires just in case the colors are different from the pre-made cables.

The advantage with the link above is that you don't need to buy a crimping tool for the rj45 connectors because there is a clip.

You can find cheaper options, but you'll need a special tool that isn't easy to find everywhere.

So this socket for €17 plus the time spent, it's not an expensive repair.

Afterwards, I just hope for you that nothing else has blown in the TV, lightning doesn't forgive.
--
Thank you for clicking on "Mark as resolved" if your issue is fixed!

graffx · Answer

bernorenard is right, I always forget that we pay for insurance! -- Thank you for clicking on "Mark as resolved" if your issue is sorted out!

rafit jad kuldinger · Answer

Make the home insurance work, plus the electronics that follow the sheet will also take a hit...   --  Why make it simple when you can make it complicated?

thujohn · Answer

I sent an email to my insurance, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  I saw that I had something like an exchange of equipment for new equipment, so I'm crossing my fingers even harder ^^

Bernorenard · Answer

Hello
two things
- either, when you bought your equipment there was an optional contract (actually a replacement insurance) for brand new replacement (e.g., Boulanger), some also do this with a payment to be made (Conforama) but this is signed at the time of purchase and incurs an additional expense (have you ever seen a free insurance?)
So reread your sales conditions
- or you buy a TV or something else at a supermarket just like a kilo of potatoes and you "benefit from a warranty" often "manufacturer's for 1 year, the store taking on the second year against a proven manufacturing defect (confirmed by customer service) of course external elements like a storm are excluded!
A current TV is a sum of fragile technology with electronic circuits vulnerable to electrostatic discharges for example, a "switching" power supply regulates the supply voltages and protects against component failure (safe standby mode). All these electronic circuits are vulnerable (including so-called safety circuits) and a strong electrical surge destroys everything, so the storm obviously! Trying to repair such a catastrophe is impossible.
This is where your home insurance can come into play, reread your contract as you have a limited time to report the incident! (registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt). Don’t forget anything on your list of out-of-service devices including Free boxes (or other ADSL operator) for which you are the depositary (therefore responsible). Prepare your invoices which will be requested from you and expect a deduction from the value due to "depreciation". All of this is part of the relationships you will have with your insurance; everything is written in the contract even in small print and often it is not in your favor...
Good luck

TV struck by lightning

6 réponses

Windows spotlight is not working.

Samsung j5 unable to answer

Scam of the suvedene highway

Remove 360 antivirus

My pc's screen is flickering.

Fujitsu siemens laptop won't start anymore

Wearline: what do you think?

Eko tank smartwatch

Ibiza sound reviews

Only one of my iphone headphones works. what to do?