Odd problem with Samsung 40" hd tv

[creeper]

So, we were watching a tv series this morning. Via HDMI. And the volume on the tv just decreased to 0. Like someone turned down the volume with the remote. So, as pragmatic I am, the first thing was perhaps someone else in my complex remote control is impacting our remote. Covered the sensor on the tv. Nope. Not that. So I tried other channels and it is doing the same. It happens randomly. I check the volume button on the side if it is stuck. Nope. Not that either.

I've tried to reset the tv. Got it right to reset. Then it was fine 5 minutes and it started again

It is the LA**** model made in 2009. Anyone else had this problem? Anyone know how to fix it?

 

[Yotch]

Maybe the memory cell is deteriorating after being modified too many times? Many of these storage technologies have a finite number of write cycles before they fail.

 

[kripstoe]

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-13973_102-327050/volume-goes-automatically-to-0-on-my-samsung-lcd-tv/

 

[creeper]

http://forums.cnet.com/7723-13973_102-327050/volume-goes-automatically-to-0-on-my-samsung-lcd-tv/

Thanks. Yes. That is the problem I might buy the parts myself and fix it. For a temporary solution, I've routed te sound from the tv to the amplifier. Might leave it like that as the sound is better

 

[RandomGRK]

I had the same issue on my samsung but with channels changing. I opened up the TV, disconnected the cable connecting the side button panel and voila, no more issue.

 

[kripstoe]

I have never, ever used the speakers in my Samsung. They're horrid. Then again, I never touch the TV or the remote also. Universal remote ftw.