LG L246WH No Backlight

**lexwalker** · 07-12-2013, 02:21 AM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Originally posted by canadaboy25

Hello everyone I have a LG monitor that I picked up for free because it had no power. Opened it up did some testing and found that it had a blown MOSFET, diode, and fuse. I replaced all and it worked great. I took it on an RV trip for use as a tv (since it was HD). On the ride it must have got bumped because when I plug it in I get no backlight. The screen image is ok but just no backlight. At first if i would bump the back of the monitor it would come on until bumped again. Now I can't get any backlight (I'm assuming it's still the same problem. I have tested the voltages on the connectors on the power supply board and the connector to the logic board is fine but there is no power going to the backlight inverter board. I would go along testing components but this is odd because it worked when it was bumped. It is obviously the power board cuz thee is no power coming out. Any help getting pointed in the right direction would be appreciated.

Look for cold/dry solder joints. Also possibly loose connection at the backlight connectors on both sides. As for the power issue, check the fuse and the rectifier diodes for the inverter section.

**spidey** · 07-12-2013, 02:33 AM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

check on/off, brightness and vin voltages of inverter circuit.

**canadaboy25** · 07-12-2013, 10:03 AM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

The inverter is a separate board with a fuse but its still fine. There are no diodes on the board so what am I to be looking for?

canadaboy25

**gary19610** · 07-12-2013, 10:11 AM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

any body out their can help me with a ps 50c96hd samsung as their will not let me use threads for some reason

**canadaboy25** · 07-12-2013, 10:37 AM

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I just reflow soldered all the joints on the power supply board and still no luck I think it is a component.

canadaboy25

**Rtech** · 07-12-2013, 04:22 PM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Originally posted by gary19610

any body out their can help me with a ps 50c96hd samsung as their will not let me use threads for some reason

Put it in the correct Forum and you may get some help !!

**canadaboy25** · 07-12-2013, 09:56 PM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Originally posted by gary19610

any body out their can help me with a ps 50c96hd samsung as their will not let me use threads for some reason

After about 5 posts they will let you.

canadaboy25

**lexwalker** · 07-13-2013, 12:26 AM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Originally posted by canadaboy25

The inverter is a separate board with a fuse but its still fine. There are no diodes on the board so what am I to be looking for?

The rectifiers/diodes located right at the SMPS transformer (at the power supply side), usually higher voltage for for inverter power supply. Check the rectifiers/diodes to see if they're faulty (either open or short).

**canadaboy25** · 07-14-2013, 12:52 AM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Originally posted by lexwalker

The rectifiers/diodes located right at the SMPS transformer (at the power supply side), usually higher voltage for for inverter power supply. Check the rectifiers/diodes to see if they're faulty (either open or short).

Ok so I have 3 of these transformers onthe power supply board so i dont know what to test. So basically you are telling me to test the diodes. When i was working on myfirst problem (no power) i already tested all transistors, MOSFET's, zener diodes, rectifier diodes, and capacitors. Is it very likely that another diode would have blown in that short of time (a month)? I am sill not quite sure how a blown coponent like a diode would make it only work when bumped. As stated in my first post it used to work when bumped and there was no power to the inverter so I know it is a power supply problem but what would cause it to only work when bumped other than a connector or solder. Please correct me if I am wrong but do components work like that too, work when bumped sometimes? This bump thing has really got me stumped.

canadaboy25

**lexwalker** · 07-14-2013, 10:36 PM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Originally posted by canadaboy25

Ok so I have 3 of these transformers onthe power supply board so i dont know what to test. So basically you are telling me to test the diodes. When i was working on myfirst problem (no power) i already tested all transistors, MOSFET's, zener diodes, rectifier diodes, and capacitors. Is it very likely that another diode would have blown in that short of time (a month)? I am sill not quite sure how a blown coponent like a diode would make it only work when bumped. As stated in my first post it used to work when bumped and there was no power to the inverter so I know it is a power supply problem but what would cause it to only work when bumped other than a connector or solder. Please correct me if I am wrong but do components work like that too, work when bumped sometimes? This bump thing has really got me stumped.

When you mentioned earlier that there was no power going to the backlight inverter board, the first suspicions would be the rectifiers/diodes at the SMPS transformer. You can connect the board to the mains to power it up, then check the voltages at the rectifiers/diodes on the secondary side. If your power supply board uses multiple SMPS transformers, its possible that the power to the inverter section is controlled by a transistor which is controlled by a standby circuit. This is similar to some of the LCD/LED TV boards I've repaired before (e.g. recently a Sony 42", one of the schottky diodes at the +3.3V standby side was found shorted thus the standby circuit could not operate normally). As for the bump problem, I've already mentioned earlier about looking out for dry/cold solder joints (ie. cracked solder joints also under that category).

**canadaboy25** · 07-18-2013, 12:24 PM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Originally posted by lexwalker

When you mentioned earlier that there was no power going to the backlight inverter board, the first suspicions would be the rectifiers/diodes at the SMPS transformer. You can connect the board to the mains to power it up, then check the voltages at the rectifiers/diodes on the secondary side. If your power supply board uses multiple SMPS transformers, its possible that the power to the inverter section is controlled by a transistor which is controlled by a standby circuit. This is similar to some of the LCD/LED TV boards I've repaired before (e.g. recently a Sony 42", one of the schottky diodes at the +3.3V standby side was found shorted thus the standby circuit could not operate normally). As for the bump problem, I've already mentioned earlier about looking out for dry/cold solder joints (ie. cracked solder joints also under that category).

Ok thanks for more info but how would i go along testing the voltages? Would I just put my multimeter on each side of the diode and how would I tell if it was bad on the multimeter screen?

canadaboy25

**canadaboy25** · 07-31-2013, 07:23 PM

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Anyone?

**canadaboy25** · 08-25-2013, 11:32 AM

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Nobody knows?

**t.j.** · 08-25-2013, 11:45 AM

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on psu/main there will be pin outs printed in white where cables come an go on boards! test those points for what is listed! you will be looking for psu/on , 3,5,12 ect! you should download service manual, will have trouble shooting section.

**canadaboy25** · 09-05-2013, 06:39 PM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Originally posted by t.j.

on psu/main there will be pin outs printed in white where cables come an go on boards! test those points for what is listed! you will be looking for psu/on , 3,5,12 ect! you should download service manual, will have trouble shooting section.

I already tested and there is power going to the main board but no power going to the inverter board.

canadaboy25

**budm** · 09-05-2013, 08:59 PM

Re: LG L246WH No Backlight

Can I get to see good clear pictures of the board, both side as whole, and as in small sections?

LG L246WH No Backlight

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