Coax jack came loose Toshiba TV CF32G50

Feb 18, 2006 6 Replies

Hi,



I have a 32 inch Toshiba model CF32G50. The coax connector has worked it's way loose inside the jack hole. I took some pictures of the area, and here is the hole where the connector was originally connected into:

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It kind of looks like there's a receptacle for the stiff wire that comes out of the coax. It seems my cable coax fit into another piece, the actual connector that was part of the TV set, in this picture on the right. It does have a stiff wire coming out, but hard to see in the pic:

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I tried screwing my cable coax back onto that, and tried re-inserting the who jack thru the hole, but it will not connect to anything. It may touch sometimes when doing this and I get a picture, but there's no way to keep it connected, no way to keep it in place. I have a hunch that just the stiff wire is contacting something for that instant, giving it some picture.



In this picture is the whole back area where all the connectors are:

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Is that area accessible, as it looks like there's a couple of screws there, and a "lip" around that area. I don't want to open up the whole TV, but if someone with a manual or knowledge of this TV would be kind enough to tell me that I can get in that little area or not, that would be great. I don't want to mess around there unless I can get in, as there's no screws showing on the bottom part of that "lip", but it looks like it has one of those hidden real deep ones I probably wouldn't be able to get at.



I'm wondering if another piece of the connector came loose/broke off and fell where I can't see it in that hole? If worse comes to worse, how much can I expect pay someone to come to my house and fix that connector? (Cleveland, Ohio) I don't feel like trying to carry this beast into a shop.



Too bad I can't use both the S-video and RCA inputs, this TV won't let you do that, or I'd just use the VCR in the RCA in, and keep the DVD in S-Video. Thanks much.


If you can't fix that jack, why not consider using one of the Audio/VIdeo switch boxes? I've seen some that could be switched with a remote control.

We typically charge between 65.00 to 85.00 for this repair. Very common problem. It's called an F-connector, by the way.

Mark Z.

First read Sam's FAQs on TV repair especially about dealing with the HV Anode. Also usually the screws that allow you to remove the back on the TV are indicated by arrows. You might have to remove the screws holding the connector body in. As the last poster said it is a simple repair and you might be able to find someone to do it for that price. That "F" connector was originally staked to that metal chassis that you see and was soldered to that coil? bridge (hard to see) that you can see in the hole. Could be worse if there is damage in that area. The repair is trivial if you're experienced. I have two TVs in my house that I picked up at garage sales for $1 & $5 that had this exact problem. (Hmm I don't know that looks like like it will cost $65 to $85 to get that fixed..how about a dollar) They had kids, big ones. So when I did the repair I had to solder that F connector onto the chassis which was a little more difficult. richard

Thanks all, looks like something simple for a technician, but not a "civilian", as stated there may be extra damage. I'll just call around and see if I can get someone out for under $100, or else I'll get the a/v switcher, but I can't find one with both S-video and remote control capabilities, and I'd lose my PIP capability.

A google search for "rca remote control audio video switch" came up with the following as the first link.

It has 4 S-Video + 4 RCA Audio & Video, and 1 S-Video + 1 RCA Audio & Video output. Listed at $44.95

Thanks, I may go for this, whether I get the coax jack fixed or not. That way I can put the VCR in (rca jacks), DVD (S-Video), plus my computer ATI TV out (also S-video). Presently I have to unplug the S-video cord from my PC to use with the DVD and vice versa. Even though my PC can play both TV and DVD, it's nice just to switch over to the TV itself to watch TV if my PC is doing something else that's not compatible with the TV application. I looked at Radio Shack, Best Buy, and Circuit City online, as all three have stores in my area, and only Radio Shack I believe had an a/v switcher (Terk?)that was learning remote capable, but didn't include the remote, nor more importantly, have any S-video I/O, only RCA, so that was out. This will save me from actually having to visit the 3 mentioned stores plus Target, Wal-Mart, KMart, and who knows what else maybe finding out none of them have what I want. Again, thanks. I didn't know RCA made them as the three online stores above sure don't carry them.

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