PN50C550G1FXZC Horizontal lines - fixable?

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I am looking at a Samsung PN50C550G1FXZC (Version NY02) that someone is selling for $35 because it has black lines going horizontally across the screen. I searched for this issue and couldn't get a definitive answer as to whether or not it's fixable. I seen some people saying the Y Buffer was bad, others saying Y Sustain, and even some people saying it's the panel itself.

I would just like to know if it's actually fixable. I would happily invest in a board or whatnot to have a 55" plasma for under $100.

Attached are screenshots of "The Issue"

Thanis in advance for any help.

[freakaftr8]

Re: PN50C550G1FXZC Horizontal lines - fixable?

Bad panel. The y ribbon driver contacts are breaking down inside the panel. Typical 2010/2011 Samsung failure.

[R_J]

Re: PN50C550G1FXZC Horizontal lines - fixable?

It could be bad buffer boards, ysus possibly or even poorly seated ribbons between buffers & panel. but searching here others have reported bad panel as the issue with this model.