Westinghouse W3213 no backlights

budm

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#1

Westinghouse W3213 no backlights

07-03-2012, 10:58 AM

Very simple fix, fuse F5 (for the PWM IC) on the inverter board.
The TV does have all the voltages but no backlights.
Caps in the power supply should be replaced at the same time as well.
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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

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TV Factory reset codes listing:
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senndogg

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#2

07-03-2012, 11:09 AM

Re: Westinghouse W3213 no backlights

the notorious Darfon boards!
have succeeded many times in replacing the transformers (4003L, 4006A etc).
cheers!
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