LG 42LV4400 Verticle Bars

[isfoster89]

Hello All!

I'm currently having some difficulties with my LG 42LV4400. It started the other day after I left the room and left my TV and Ps3 (connected via HDMI) on while doing some stuff. I had a pretty long session of Need for Speed going on. Went back in later and the colors were kinda weird (inverted looking almost?!) then the bar on the left showed up. The TV looked kinda washed out with a smokey grey then I turned it off for a while and the smokey grey left but a black bar appeared in the middle. I took some advice and cleaned the ribbon cable connectors and nothing happened. Any help or suggestions would be great.

I'm kinda new to repairs so hopefully I can get some direction or someone will know exactly what happened and what needs to be done.



THANK YOU!
Also if you need any more info, pictures, or whatever let me know.... although I fear taking apart this behemoth again.... So many screws!

[budm]

Re: LG 42LV4400 Verticle Bars

The black band looks like it has dead TFT driver IC which is part of the LCD panel which is not replaceable.

[isfoster89]

Re: LG 42LV4400 Verticle Bars

Not replaceable? So unable to be repaired in anyway I assume. Well damn. Thanks for the heads up on the problem. Now I can look forward to a new TV purchase.

I could still sell the circuit boards and other stuff right? Its just the screen that is done for? Sorry I am way noob about this stuff.

Edit: Im an online seller so I love to get my moneys worth from things I cant use.

[budm]

Re: LG 42LV4400 Verticle Bars

You need new panel, I would sell the boards, speakers, stands, remote on EBAY, look at shopjimmy.com to get some idea how much your parts are worth.

[isfoster89]

Re: LG 42LV4400 Verticle Bars

Radical! At least I can sell the parts off. Thanks for your help budm. I figure you know your stuff since you have all these guides around.

I didn't see a trading or selling thread around here. Either way I bet I can get some cash for my parts online. Maybe even in town. Im gonna call up some repair shops they might like some cheaper parts.