Panasonic TX-L32E6B goes off after a few seconds

[STick220]

Evening all,

I have a Panasonic TX-L32E6B which has started switching off after a few seconds, I have made a video of the problem here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bIpJmBxek4Y I just wondered if anyone has any ideas of where I can start diagnosing this? I have tried holding down the buttons on the back to do factory reset but it made no difference. Also tried the basics like disconnecting any connected accessories and leaving the TV unplugged for 24 hours. Any help would be much appreciated.

[bobbyskillz]

Re: Panasonic TX-L32E6B goes off after a few seconds

I can't tell if that dark spot midway up the left side of the screen is actually present (bad LEDs?) or if the shadows and reflections are playing tricks. Can you confirm this dark area is present on the screen?

[budm]

Re: Panasonic TX-L32E6B goes off after a few seconds

It looks like some of the LED's are not on, more likely to have fail backlight sLED, this is edge-lit panel.

[STick220]

Re: Panasonic TX-L32E6B goes off after a few seconds

Thanks for your advice. I have rechecked the TV today and the dark spot is present for real, not just in the video. I looked at some videos on replacing the edge LED strips (not for the exact model though) and I think it might be beyond my capabilities - I'm ok at soldering work but this looks like a complete strip down.

[steviewonder]

Re: Panasonic TX-L32E6B goes off after a few seconds

Usually the red power led blinks once, then pauses with a LED failure on these later models.

[STick220]

Re: Panasonic TX-L32E6B goes off after a few seconds

Just to close this one off, you were all correct in your suspicions of an LED failure. I ended up taking it to a local repair shop who completed the work for around £50. Thanks to everyone who contributed.

[nomoresonys]

Re: Panasonic TX-L32E6B goes off after a few seconds

Good price, we need more repair shops like that in the U.S.