Philips 42PFL5432D/37

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That particular multimeter (Equus) will work, right?

That markup is crazy, WOW!!! I see that you prefer the Uni-T but I don't have the patience to wait for it. I used to have an amazing multimeter, I believe it was a craftsman back when I was taking Automotive Technology (1995). However, one day when I was at work my "X"- Husband sold all of my tools to the local pawn shop, and it happened to be in with them

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It was in the philips post regarding no picture, chirping.

My personal choice would be the Uni-T. PS. I have no affiliation or experience with the seller.

I believed you, I just didn't remember in what context. (It didn't help that I was searching for "Equus" and the search engine didn't find it in the URL).

I happened to be in the "local" electronics store today and saw the same UT33C for $29.99 CDN. I couldn't believe the markup when an USA seller sells the same product for $10 + free shipping. I went into the store because their sign advertised a "gigantic" blowout with prices up to 90% off. Talk about major false advertising.

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WOW, I thought I had been seeing things because I had a hard time finding it myself. It was in the philips post regarding no picture, chirping. OP was twlztid and it was post #10 Re: Phillips 42PFL5432D/37 Chirping and No Picture
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Originally Posted by tw1ztid
I don't have a multi-meter or any experience with one.
There are 2 SMD fuses on each inverter board for a total of 4. If they are open (bad), then your backlight won't turn on.

If you don't have money, try to borrow a multimeter from someone to test the fuse and diodes as Mr Bill as pointed out.

If you live close to a Wal-Mart, they have this multimeter

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Equus-3300...meter/14644665

for $12.

Or if you prefer ebay, this one is $10 + free shiping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150668723235

Both are beginner multimeters, but will do the job required for your purposes.

My personal choice would be the Uni-T. PS. I have no affiliation or experience with the seller.

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I am sending my hubby to walmart after he gets off of work to pick up the one you suggested in a earlier post ... Equus 3300 hands free multimeter.

Hmm, I don't remember recommending that one and I searched the forums. Where did you see the post?

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I am sending my hubby to walmart after he gets off of work to pick up the one you suggested in a earlier post ... Equus 3300 hands free multimeter.

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I don't, but I will have to pick one up tomorrow.

If you are going to buy one, get one with a symbol that has ->|- on it. Like the symbol circled in blue.

Same if you are borrowing one.

PS. If you are buying one, which one do you have in mind? I have a big interest in multimeters.

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I don't, but I will have to pick one up tomorrow.

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Reviewing other posts two bad diodes where the cause of this.

Have you got a multimeter to measure the diodes? It is a simple test to do.

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Reviewing other posts two bad diodes where the cause of this. Should I try replacing them also with part http://search.digikey.com/us/en/prod...ACT-ND/2770358 ?

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Ok, got her back together, now its displaying the symptoms other have complaint about... The green power light comes on steady and its chirping, still no picture/no sound... Crud!!

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I have a quick question, on the main logic board I have having a difficult time disconnecting the connector with all the colored wired. Is there a trick to it, I don't want to reef to hard on it and chance breaking it... Thanks!

The connector is usually latching to stop it moving. It's a very common fault on LCD TVs for it to come loose due to heat/vibration. There is probably a flip-up latch or something which undoes it.

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Please disregard the last post... I got it

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I have a quick question, on the main logic board I have having a difficult time disconnecting the connector with all the colored wired. Is there a trick to it, I don't want to reef to hard on it and chance breaking it... Thanks!

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I'm in Tulsa all day today. (The big city) Does anyone know where I might pick up caps while I am here ? Just a thought.

Probably not... most retailers don't stock them (at least, not good ones.) A few mom-n-pop ones might.

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I'm in Tulsa all day today. (The big city) Does anyone know where I might pick up caps while I am here ? Just a thought.

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Yes, they are a Lelon capacitor, at least that is what is on my board.

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Lelon probably.

Is Lelon a good brand ?[/QUOTE]

No. One of the worst.

I only trust Panasonic, Chemicon, Rubycon, Nichicon and some Samxon. Although, given their location on the board, Lelon may be okay. Don't replace it just yet, it probably isn't causing problems.

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Lelon probably.[/QUOTE]

Is Lelon a good brand ?

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The red one was my first attempt at soldering, remember? I was using thicker solder. I took that one off and re-did it and they are both nice and shiny and don't seem to wiggle.

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The green ones are cold jointed.

However if the joints are too difficult to get right, it is possible using a piece of wire to bridge it over to the inductors to get better contact. That's a last resort.