Element FLX3210 problem

[mdennis74]

This is similar but not identical to the problem reported with earlier Element models.

TV was great for about 3 months. Then, I hooked up my PC with a VGA cable. TV worked fine. Picture was great! The computer didn't freeze; I did my normal work and then disconnected the TV as normal through 'function-f8' and unplugging the VGA. (I have done this with several other models with no problem). The TV then naturally said there was "no signal." So far so good.
While reaching for the remote to change the source back to my component video, the TV message changed and said that because there was no signal, the TV would power down automatically. It then did so, before I could get the source changed. From disconnecting the laptop to auto-shut-off was less than 10 seconds - hardly enough time to change the source!

Ever since then, the red standby light remains on but the TV will not power up. Note that it didn't crash as reported with earlier models - it TURNED ITSELF OFF and is frozen on standy.

Any ideas? Element is still (a year after other people reported the problem) giving the runaround, when you can get someone to answer the phone in the first place. (I have spent much time on hold only to be disconnected automatically before someone answers). The website only suggests making sure you're plugged in - well, duh, the red standby light is on, right? I've tried the standard unplug-and-wait and I've checked both the fuse, and the batteries in my remote. Circuit City has a 14+ day wait for service on my extended warranty. I would love not to have to wait that long if anyone has ideas.

[Ratman]

Have you tried re-connecting the PC and activate the VGA again. Maybe if the TV sees a signal, it will power up again. Worth a try...

[mdennis74]

Thanks for the suggestion. Didn't help though. I've also tried unplugging from the outlet for a while and then plugging in the power again - also didn't help.

[techie47]

My two element televisions wont come on after using the vga from the computer on it.
The set powered down ,and now the red power indicator light is on ,but the set wont come on when I press power on.
Three months after buying this crap they are both down. I guess I wasted 1100 dollars.

[darrenchilton]

With the same television. I have almost exactly the same problem. Has anyone found a solution to this? Am I SOL?

[beaver]

Exactly the same problem. I have been using this TV for a year contsantly using it for my computer with a nvidia gforce 7800agp OC. I just bought a laptop ( Toshiba a205-S5831 ) and started to use it to play a movie tonight. Disconnected by pressing the fn + f5 button and unselecting the monitor. I did not think to change the input until 10 minutes later I went to turn it on to watch regular TV it would not turn on. Thinking it was the batteries I changed them, unpluged the tv, unplugged all connections to the tv, pluged it back into the laptop, and have even prayed to god.
No luck so far and it looks like other have not found anything for this from what I read.


Thank you,
~Funny Beaver

[ajg121988]

hey guys,
I had the same problem hooking my computer up to my tv. i was able to call element and they told me to ship my tv back to them and they returned it to me within two weeks they even fixed the dead pixel i had on my tv. the only downside was that i had to pay 28$ to send it back to them but i got the tv for 249 on memorial day at circuit city so im still ahead even with paying the 28$
p.s. it may cost more to ship back depending on where in the country you are because the repair facility is in California. hope i was a help guys