LG TV HDMI chip failed; Can I use a converter?

[mweems6]

Last week, the HDMI inputs on my LG TV stopped receiving a signal all-at-once. After reviewing some forums on the subject matter, I am fairly confident the chip on the motherboard failed. I called some local repair shops who suggest that the repair would be ~$200. Are there any other options such as a converter that can help me kick the bucket down the road? My other option is to buy a ~$450 tv from Costco...

Thank you for your time and help.

 

[Barty1884]

If it's the HDMI ports that have failed, and your TV has no other input standards (would be rare) like DVI, DP etc, then there's nothing you can do.

TVs are usually more economical to replace than repair unfortunately.

You're not still under warranty, are you? Probably not, LG's warranty is 12 months on TVs.
http://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/warranty

 

[mweems6]

Thank you for the quick response, Barty1884. That is unfortunately what I figured...

I was very surprised to learn that LG's warranty is only 12 months... definitely seems on the low side of things considering I automatically get a 2 year warranty from Costco and can tack on another 3 years with SquareTrade for $25...

 

[Barty1884]

Some (not all) manufacturer's warranties are the bare minimum (generally) they are allowed under law. 12months is the minimum in most 'new' cases,