Compared fixing a 2012 Samsung TV with a 2023 model

I had two TVs come in last week, a Samsung from 2012 and a newer 2023 model. The old one had a bad power supply board that I swapped out in 15 minutes for $12. The new one had a cracked screen from a minor drop, and the whole panel costs $400 plus labor. Pretty clear which one is better to fix. Anyone else getting tired of these glued-together modern sets?

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eva_thompson23d ago

OH man, that's exactly what I've been wondering - do you think they're deliberately making them impossible to fix now so you just have to buy a whole new TV every few years instead of spending a few bucks on a part?

lucasschmidt23d ago

I swear I could fix that 2012 TV blindfolded, but now I gotta take out a second mortgage just to replace a cracked screen on a newer set. Makes me wonder if I'm just getting old or if these things are actually designed to be disposable.

young.nora23d ago

Honestly, at this point I'm convinced they glue the screens on with hopes and prayers and a proprietary tool that costs more than the TV. Tbh, it's like they hired the same engineers who designed the iPhone battery to work on home appliances. Ngl, my grandpa could probably fix that old set with a butter knife and some duct tape, but good luck even getting the back off a modern one without a degree in structural engineering.