Magnavox 42mf531d 37 power issue?

[ricor]

I have had this TV since new. Often it would flash different color screens in the middle of viewing, from day 1.

It recently stopped working. Power light is blinking green. Light green, bright green, flashing then off.

I took out the power board and the capacitors were bulged and leaking.

I replaced all 4 and plugged her in. The light flashed the same, the screen came on displaying HDMI input at the top, then turned off with the green light flashing.

FYI, I replaced the capacitors again in case one was bad and I had no way to test them (can they be tested with a multimeter?)

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[drpj23]

Re: Magnavox 42mf531d 37 power issue?

Sounds like something got damaged as the those caps went out.
Best to include pics - especially high res of the power supply

And you need a capacitor analyzer or ESR meter to effectively check them.

[Dgtech]

Re: Magnavox 42mf531d 37 power issue?

Based on the description of the failure, it sounds to me like it had two issues. One being the power problem and the other being maybe a tcon board issue. The only thing that I can positively rule out is the Inverter board. At this stage, I'd look at replacing boards but if you're not sure which one is bad, it can get pricey.

[budm]

Re: Magnavox 42mf531d 37 power issue?

Bad cap can look normal also.

[lilmomma86]

Re: Magnavox 42mf531d 37 power issue?

I am having the same issue. The power light flashes green constantly. I have tried to find pictures of the issue online and have not had any luck. Can anyone help?