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  • Amuyamula
    Member
    • Apr 2011
    • 22

    #1

    VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

    Hi Folks!
    I acquired this Vizio unit from a friend who was about to toss this unit into the recycle bin. I adopted it hoping to bring it back to life with the help of this wonderful forum.
    It only shows a black screen, no sound after I push the power button.
    I hear a slight buzzing sound from the power supply.
    The main Board # is 3637-0012-0150(3C)
    Here are the LDO regulator readings (turned off and on) and a few pictures.
    Thank you!
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  • Mike Jenk
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2012
    • 113
    • USA

    #2
    Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

    Do you have a DVOM and can you list model # and some pics of power supply and any other board on TV. Is there any light on? Power light?

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    • Amuyamula
      Member
      • Apr 2011
      • 22

      #3
      Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

      I plug it in, amber light turns white and stays that way. Will take more pics tomorrow.

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      • Mike Jenk
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2012
        • 113
        • USA

        #4
        Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

        Sorry didnt see you had model listed in heading..

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        • Amuyamula
          Member
          • Apr 2011
          • 22

          #5
          Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

          No problemo. Thanks!

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          • tom66
            EVs Rule
            • Apr 2011
            • 32560
            • UK

            #6
            Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

            This video (not mine) is relevant to your problem:
            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNFzBJELFoU&feature=plcp

            It is a similar problem (not exactly the same) but likely the cause of your problem.
            Please do not PM me with questions! Questions via PM will not be answered. Post on the forums instead!
            For service manual, schematic, boardview (board view), datasheet, cad - use our search.

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            • retiredcaps
              Badcaps Legend
              • Apr 2010
              • 9271

              #7
              Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

              That youtube link tom66 referenced is from the how to test a voltage regulator link below in my sig file. So you get a text and video explanation of how it works.

              U5 and U8 look suspicious.
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              • tom66
                EVs Rule
                • Apr 2011
                • 32560
                • UK

                #8
                Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

                Originally posted by retiredcaps
                That youtube link tom66 referenced is from the how to test a voltage regulator link below in my sig file. So you get a text and video explanation of how it works.

                U5 and U8 look suspicious.
                Well, actually, I found it because I subscribe to norcal715's videos. Very interesting to see a decent TV tech - one who doesn't simply swap boards (unless he has to) - but actually does a component level repair.
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                • retiredcaps
                  Badcaps Legend
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 9271

                  #9
                  Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

                  Originally posted by tom66
                  Well, actually, I found it because I subscribe to norcal715's videos
                  Sorry, what I meant to say was it is also part of the "how to" link below. Not from.
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                  • tom66
                    EVs Rule
                    • Apr 2011
                    • 32560
                    • UK

                    #10
                    Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

                    Originally posted by retiredcaps
                    Sorry, what I meant to say was it is also part of the "how to" link below. Not from.
                    No worries. Your guide is excellent. The video only adds to it.
                    Please do not PM me with questions! Questions via PM will not be answered. Post on the forums instead!
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                    • retiredcaps
                      Badcaps Legend
                      • Apr 2010
                      • 9271

                      #11
                      Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

                      Originally posted by tom66
                      No worries
                      When I'm multitasking (in this case making dinner) I sometimes don't proof read. Otherwise, my juicy hamburger would be one dried up hockey puck.
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                      • leered
                        New Member
                        • Aug 2016
                        • 1
                        • USA

                        #12
                        Re: VIZIO VX37L-Black screen

                        Hello,

                        I have a Vizio VX37L with a popular problem: Vizio LCD Powers on with backlight, Wont power off, No video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNFzBJELFoU ) .

                        I have followed the troubleshooting steps in this video and attached are pics of the board along with voltage measurements. I didn't see a resolution for this thread.....however, I am hoping someone can help with identifying the problem part (parts).

                        Thank you in advance!

                        Lee
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