Hi,

My TV seems to have a problem.

When I switch it on, the screen goes black with a thin white line going from left to right across the middle of it.

The Brand name is: Orion
.

Can someone please tell me, does this mean the tube is dead.
Or can I fix it with a few replacement parts and a soldering iron.

Thank you in advance

For cathode ray tube (CRT) based TV's, this is a symptom of a problem with the vertical deflection circuitry/subsystem, i.e there is no vertical deflection. Whether it is a simple fix depends on which component(s) failed and your electronics troubleshooting experience. Also, it is possible to electrocute yourself working around a CRT. All things considered, I'd suggest obtaining a new LCD based TV.