Can you break a tv with a magnet

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Author Message   ashear Citizen Username: Ashear Post Number: 1010 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, February 27, 2004 - 11:09 am:        So my very scientifically curious 5 year old got a magnet at the museum of natrual history gift shop and decided to go around the house testing to see what things are metal. One of the things he tested was the little tv in our bedroom which now has a large greenish area on the screen. Its been a few days and its faded a bit. Is it going to go away? Is it fixable (and worth fixing on an tiny tv that did not cost much in the first place)? Thanks   algebra2 Citizen Username: Algebra2 Post Number: 1664 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, February 27, 2004 - 11:18 am:        Yes. My mom used to buy us those huge magnets too -- I learned from her mistakes. Keep that magnet away from your computer! I don't know if it's fixable.   Brett Citizen Username: Bmalibashksa Post Number: 772 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Friday, February 27, 2004 - 11:21 am:        A TV repair man can fix it by degaussing the screen, not very expensive; you just have to bring the TV in. He basically has to demagnetize the part of the screen that your son magnetized. Keep that kid away from the Computer!   jgberkeley Supporter Username: Jgberkeley Post Number: 3498 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, February 27, 2004 - 11:40 am:        It is fixable. Degaussing is the process. However, most TV's have a system built in these days and every time you turn it on and off it goes thru the cycle. Over a few weeks it will likely just fade away. If not, then take it in for the super degaussing. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.   us2innj Citizen Username: Us2innj Post Number: 994 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, February 27, 2004 - 12:08 pm:        You might try unplugging the television, waiting a few minutes, and then plugging it back in. Most newer televisions will reset the built-in degausser by doing this.   ashear Citizen Username: Ashear Post Number: 1012 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, February 27, 2004 - 3:37 pm:        It has seemed to be slowly fading. I'll try unplugging it. Thanks.