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  • martyparish
    Badcaps Veteran
    • Dec 2012
    • 313
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    #1

    Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

    Hello good people,

    I have acquired this Polaroid FLM-3232 from freecycle. 2006 model.

    The symptoms:

    Red stand by comes on when plugged in, then blue ON led comes on upon hitting power button. All seems normal at this point but back lights never come on.

    When in stand by, there is 24V present on C2 connector. This apparently is stand by power(odd right?). The pins are not labeled unfortunately but I know the far left pin is PS_ON and confirmed it's working properly. (jumps to 5V when hitting power on)

    Caps all "look" fine and half of them are rubycon, other half look like Lelon(crap right?). I don't have an ESR meter.

    C3 is the back light feed and it never comes up when powered on. I've tried with and without it connected to inverter.

    Moving forward, I tested the main filter cap and it's 173V in stand by and 170V when powered on. This is a problem right?

    I checked various diodes and FETs best I could then I decided to check the little ICs on the back for shorts and it looks like the PFC may be shorted. I could use some help from you guys to determine if this PFC is indeed my problem.

    The IC is L6561D and the pins 4(CS) is dead short to ground.

    I've attached images of front and back of PSU. IC in question is circled.

    Thanks in advance for any insight!

    Edit: I just realized I put this in the wrong forum, sorry guys. If a mod sees this, could you move it over to the TV forum please?
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    Last edited by martyparish; 04-03-2013, 01:39 PM.
  • budm
    Badcaps Legend
    • Feb 2010
    • 40746
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    #2
    Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

    The current sensing (CS) pin is connected to the Low Ohm Source resistor (<1 Ohm resistor)? That can be the reason it is showing short. If you look at page 6 of the spec sheet, you will see example circuit and it is connected to 0.31 Ohms Source resistor.
    Can you also post 1/4 section pictures of the board, top side and bottom side?
    Last edited by budm; 04-03-2013, 01:54 PM.
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    • martyparish
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      • Dec 2012
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      #3
      Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

      Hi Bud thanks for jumping in! Yes, I was looking at that schematic and thinking the same as you stated. Maybe it wasn't a dead short but just low reading after all. I'll check that again to be sure.

      Let me know if these pics are satisfactory. I labeled them b_1 - b_4 and f_1 - f_4.

      I inverted the front image so that f_1 and b_1 are the same quadrant.


      Thanks again!
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      • martyparish
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        • Dec 2012
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        #4
        Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

        Update: I went ahead and ordered the three caps near the 24V rail. Those are Lelon brand and figured it was worth a shot for a few bucks. All the rest of the caps are Rubycon and Nichicon.

        Will post back after they arrive. (I've asked a mod to relocate this thread to the TV forum)

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        • Th3_uN1Qu3
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          • Jul 2010
          • 6031
          • Romania

          #5
          Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

          If it's got PFC and you only get 170v on the main cap, then you have to fix the PFC circuit. You should be getting around 380-400 volts when the PFC is operating.
          Originally posted by PeteS in CA
          Remember that by the time consequences of a short-sighted decision are experienced, the idiot who made the bad decision may have already been promoted or moved on to a better job at another company.
          A working TV? How boring!

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          • martyparish
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            • Dec 2012
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            #6
            Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

            Thanks for the input Th3_uN1Qu3. I thought the voltage was incorrect and that it should be around 400 at some point. I will see what else I can find out when I open it back up.

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            • budm
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              • Feb 2010
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              #7
              Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

              Since the L6561D which is for the PFC is not working, with board not connected to the power and the Main cap is discharged (check the voltage on the main cap) please take the resistance reading on all the pins of the L6561D against the Ground pin (pin 6) and report the reading. I have a feeling you have bad PFC IC.
              Attached Files
              Never stop learning
              Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
              http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956

              Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
              http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999

              Inverter testing using old CFL:
              http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl

              Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
              http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/

              TV Factory reset codes listing:
              http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

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              • martyparish
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                • Dec 2012
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                #8
                Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                Sorry for the delay guys. I just got my parts in and now have the TV opened back up.

                Bud, here are the results of the PFC resistance, all referenced to pin 6 ground:

                1: OL
                2: OL
                3: OL
                4: 0.7 ohm
                5: OL

                7: OL
                8: 50 ohm

                I'm going to install the caps now just for kicks but not expecting any miracles...


                Thanks again fellas!

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                • budm
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                  • Feb 2010
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                  #9
                  Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                  Pin 8 (VCC) does not look right at 50 Ohms, the Zener diode inside the IC may be bad. I would replace the IC.
                  Never stop learning
                  Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
                  http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956

                  Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
                  http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999

                  Inverter testing using old CFL:
                  http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl

                  Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
                  http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/

                  TV Factory reset codes listing:
                  http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

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                  • martyparish
                    Badcaps Veteran
                    • Dec 2012
                    • 313
                    • United States

                    #10
                    Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                    Thanks Bud. I will order it asap.

                    What's weird is, I replaced the three 1000uf 35V caps and tried the set but now my 24V stand by is way low and fluctuating! I've triple checked the cap install and all looks fine.

                    Originally, I had a solid 24V and the PS_ON would go to 5V when I hit power but now 24V hovers from 2-5V~. What the heck???

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                    • budm
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                      • Feb 2010
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                      #11
                      Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                      The 12v/24 power supply section need 380VDC (provided by the PFC Voltage booster) for it to run correctly, right now it is only getting 170VDC feeding it.
                      Never stop learning
                      Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
                      http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956

                      Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
                      http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999

                      Inverter testing using old CFL:
                      http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl

                      Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
                      http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/

                      TV Factory reset codes listing:
                      http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

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                      • martyparish
                        Badcaps Veteran
                        • Dec 2012
                        • 313
                        • United States

                        #12
                        Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                        I have replaced the PFC IC and still only getting 170VDC at the large cap

                        Sorry it took so long to update you guys, it's been hectic around here.

                        I'm going to have another look at this tv today and see if I can find anything else.

                        If it is not the IC, what would be the next component to look at?

                        I want to thank you guys in advance, the help is always appreciated! I've fixed quite a few units now thanks to all the information provided here! The latest was my 22" monitor that wouldn't turn on in the morning. (bad caps of course!)

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                        • budm
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                          • Feb 2010
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                          #13
                          Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                          Check the voltage on the VCC pin8 of the PFC IC. Also check and see if you still get 50 Ohms reading on the VCC pin8.
                          Never stop learning
                          Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
                          http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956

                          Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
                          http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999

                          Inverter testing using old CFL:
                          http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl

                          Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
                          http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/

                          TV Factory reset codes listing:
                          http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

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                          • martyparish
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                            • Dec 2012
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                            • United States

                            #14
                            Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                            It reads 50 ohms between pin 6(gnd) and pin 8.

                            I tested voltage on pin 8(Vcc) and it begins around 4.8V and slowly drops out.

                            I used pin 6 as the ground ref, is that okay?

                            Thanks again, much appreciated.

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                            • Th3_uN1Qu3
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                              #15
                              Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                              Yes, the way you measured is correct. What i see is that you're not getting enough voltage on the Vcc pin to power up the PFC chip. That's due to the 50 ohm resistance you get from Vcc to GND, which you shouldn't be seeing.

                              I have a feeling that the old chip was okay and there's something wrong with the board. Of course, the new chip you got could be bad, but it's unlikely for it to be bad in exactly the same way. Lift the new chip off and measure on the board without the chip installed. Do you still get 50 ohms? If you do, trace the rail going to pin 8 and test all parts connected to it.
                              Originally posted by PeteS in CA
                              Remember that by the time consequences of a short-sighted decision are experienced, the idiot who made the bad decision may have already been promoted or moved on to a better job at another company.
                              A working TV? How boring!

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                              • budm
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                                • Feb 2010
                                • 40746
                                • USA

                                #16
                                Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                                I should have asked him to take the resistance reading on the pads before installing the new IC.
                                Never stop learning
                                Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
                                http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956

                                Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
                                http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999

                                Inverter testing using old CFL:
                                http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl

                                Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
                                http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/

                                TV Factory reset codes listing:
                                http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

                                Comment

                                • martyparish
                                  Badcaps Veteran
                                  • Dec 2012
                                  • 313
                                  • United States

                                  #17
                                  Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                                  Awesome guys thanks for the fast replies. I'll check the resistance with chip removed, although that was a tricky task for me to install (rookie)

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                                  • kerbsjacob
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                                    • Nov 2011
                                    • 11

                                    #18
                                    Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                                    Just did one of these. Had intermittent PFC failure and low voltage on big 400v cap. Same symptom, no backlight. otherwise ok.Found there was two surface mount diodes in series connected to pin 8 of pfc chip. One was cracked and had intermittent connection. I found it by re soldering all pfc circuit components on PSU. When I went to re solder it, it came apart in the middle, an I know I didn't cause it to crack, pretty sure it was the cause. It was not a visable problem before I reflowed the solder. I don't know what kind if Zener it should be, only has yellow stripe,no info on diode or board. I installed 5.1v Zener and I works, but who knows for how long. The other one in series looks the same and is 5.1 v, but others on the board look the same and are higher voltage. Cap voltage now 300 at first , but droops to 233v, but continues working.

                                    Main point , check surface mount diodes.

                                    Does anybody know what the right value is it should have? Or possibly have a working supply that could be tested to find Zener voltage of the diode?

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                                    • martyparish
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                                      #19
                                      Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                                      Hey kerbsjacob, that's awesome and thanks for the info. What's crazy is that yesterday I was taking a hard look at these two diodes thinking one or both could be my issue. Now you come along with this info!

                                      Can you take a peek at this photo and tell me if the diodes that I circles are the ones you are referring to?

                                      Thanks!
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                                      Last edited by martyparish; 05-05-2013, 10:43 AM.

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                                      • martyparish
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                                        #20
                                        Re: Polaroid FLM-3232 Dead 24V Rail

                                        It looks like kerbsjacob hit the nail on the head. I also had a broken diode connected to pin 8.

                                        I used the L6561 datasheet referenced in my first post(or budm's post) to get these part numbers. (see attachment)

                                        1N4150 (DIODE SWITCHING 50V 0.3A DO35)
                                        1N5248B (DIODE ZENER 18V 500MW DO35)

                                        Hopefully these are correct and fix my problem. I will report back when I replace them.

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