[thomas1891]

my tv will not turn on. when i push the power button it just makes a click which i think may be the transformer and the standby light stays solid for estimated 10 seconds then flashes. i dont get no video or sound. when i push the power button again to shut it off it makes the same click but not as loud.

[telecom69]

It could be so many things ...you need to get it seen to by someone with knowledge and tools to do the job ..

[thomas1891]

well i am very good with electronics its just this stumps me because there is no weak solder joints or loose connections or burns on or through the power board i just figured someone might be able to help me get through it because i definately do not have the money to get it repaired or to get another one

[telecom69]

Not familiar with your tv at all,a good place to start would be the on/off switch itself I would have thought, its been years since I dabbled with tv repairs and not up to date these days Im afraid ...on/off switches then gave lots of problems ....are you able to get the pcb out and flex it gently in a darkened room to check for any sparking , other than that you need a meter to check the path of the power supply till you see none is the best I can come up with now .....

[thomas1891]

it doesnt spark or anything its not the power button because when i use a remote it does the same thing it is a 1998 model though well i will try to get a meter then