Vizio 42" LCD VU42LFHDTV10A Bad panel?

[budm]

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Yep, that is the hardest part and you will have to be able to power it up with the LCD frame removed so you can press on the cables and see which one is bad.

[Cosmo66]

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I'm thinking I may just keep this for myself. The problem really isn't that bad and it actually disappears almost completely after the TV warms up. I just wouldn't feel good about selling this thing since it looks like any "fix" for this is gonna be kinda mickey mouse, and almost not worth the hassle

[Cosmo66]

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The problem was the ribbon cable connected to the panel. I was able to fix the problem by inserting a piece of foam between the frame to tightly hold the cable in place.

Unfortunately, while putting the TV back to together I managed to crack the panel, which really bites.

[Mr Bill]

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ebay the boards. The PSU is worth $50 and the main board is worth $75. The inverter tcon and stand can vary but you'll recoupe your money easily and still a have a decent profiet to show.

[Myers]

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just to add a bit of info I have fixed a few lcds with using foam. I got a role like what you use to seal a door jam from leaking in air. Its not a 100% fix but it seems to work most times. just remember if you foam one spot do them all or a few days latter you will have to do it again.

sorry about the broken panel.

[MisterD]

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Too bad about the broken panel. but here's a great video to watch for those interested in Tab bond problems.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=purk_SyiT44

[jetadm123]

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Too bad about the broken panel. but here's a great video to watch for those interested in Tab bond problems.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=purk_SyiT44

Never thought of using an inner tube. Too bad they can't come up with a better bonding/connection method.

[YODAinMN]

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Sorry for e old post bump but if you've still got the TV for pats, I'd be interested in the stand