Sylvania LC370SS8 M2 (37" lcd) - Possible Acquisition?

[martyparish]

Hi again Badcaps members. I've had an offer to sell me this tv but I am worried that it's the panel that is bad.

Here is what the person tells me:

Powers on, screen is black with a vertical white line illuminated also have remote control. Line is about 1-2 inches wide. Model number LC370SS8 M2

I've tried to do as much research before posting, as to not just be a freeloader on here My research tells me it's very possibly a panel, but also could be t-con.

What do you guys think, Bad panel?

I want to also thank everyone here for all of the information that you provide! It's awesome and I feel I am learning fast. I will return the favor when I think I can lol. (I'm currently awaiting a cap(c857) for a $40 proscan 55"...crossing fingers)


Marty

[tom66]

Re: Sylvania LC370SS8 M2 (37" lcd) - Possible Acquisition?

Bad panel

[martyparish]

Re: Sylvania LC370SS8 M2 (37" lcd) - Possible Acquisition?

Thanks for confirming Tom! I thought I read on here that any vertical lines/bands indicate bad panel.

I'm certainly not interested in selling parts on ebay either. I would imagine that boards sit for a long time before selling...

[gilly1984]

Re: Sylvania LC370SS8 M2 (37" lcd) - Possible Acquisition?

If its super cheap just get it for parts.

[martyparish]

Re: Sylvania LC370SS8 M2 (37" lcd) - Possible Acquisition?

Hi gilly! I did tell him that I would "take it off his hands, but cannot invest in it". That would be super cheap! I'm in a tight financial situation so don't want to put out money that will take a long time to recoup.

Thanks for the reply!