After spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on a new liquid crystal display television, it can be painful to see a crack on the screen at some point. When this happens, the thought of buying a new TV may not be desirable. While a crack cannot be fixed, you may be able to explore other options.
Fixing a Crack
Once the screen on an LCD TV has been cracked, it cannot be fixed. The crack in that particular screen will always be there. Some people try to rub petroleum jelly on small cracks to make them less noticeable, but this does not really fix the crack. In this situation, you have to live with the crack or consider some other repair options for the TV. If left alone, the crack could expand and start to get worse.
Replacing Screen
Although you cannot fix the crack itself, you could try to replace the screen. Many TV repair men offer this service as one of the repairs that are available on LCD screens. With this process, the repairman will take out the old screen and put a new one in its place. The drawback of this option is that it will be expensive to replace the screen. Getting the exact screen that you need can be difficult.
Replacement
In some cases, it makes more sense to simply replace the television instead of trying to fix the screen. When getting estimates from repair services in your area, start shopping around to see what a new LCD television would cost. In many cases, the new TV would be about the same price as having a repair done. If this is the case, it usually makes sense to go ahead and buy a new LCD TV.
Considerations
If your screen cracks, you may want to check and see if your TV is under warranty. Sometimes, customers buy the extended warranty on TVs and if you purchased the extra protection, it may help you get your TV fixed. In this case, you will have to ship the TV back to the manufacturer and have it fixed. Another option to consider is trying to replace the screen yourself. If you are handy and have worked with electrical products before, it could save you enough on the labor to justify repairing the TV.
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