For the most part TV's are now disposable. The cost of parts (everything is on the Motherboard) I actually know how to repair them, but the cost is not worth the effort unless it is a very big built in expensive one. Get a surge protector, most multi outlet corded power strips have one built in and most likely you will need more than just the two outlets behind a TV set anyway. They are much cheaper than a TV set.. The cheaper ones are OK, but the quality comes in at a higher price point. Personally I have a Sony, about 10 years old and still going fine.
