LG PC1D Multiple Problems

[Mikeyboy2007]

ok guys never realy repaired a plasma so not sure what the problem is but i have been told its a problem with the YSUS board and the Lower Buffer Board.. i have uploaded a video on youtube and have a few pictures of the back of the TV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2So5kOcbqs

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

anybody got any ideas if that is the problem ?

[tom66]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

Both buffers and Y-sus.
Very common failure.
Not worth reparing in most cases.

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

you think these three products will get it back up and running ?

YSUS BOARD
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LG-YSUS-50...item3f1cfae859

BUFFER XC
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LG-50-Plas...item3f1ab7e405

BUFFER XL
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LG-50-Plas...item3f1ab7f05d

[tom66]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

Sadly you need the Y buffers plus the Y sustain. Those are the X boards which nearly never fail. The boards in these TVs have a 2 to 5 year lifespan.

I highly recommend not spending a penny on repairing these.

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

so it would be the Y buffers i need ?

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

would be both of these and the YSUS board i would need

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LG-50-Plas...item3f22fcd919

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LG-50-Plas...item4171876858

[tom66]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

Yes. So you're looking close to £200 to fix it.
Unless you can replace the IPM itself but you will still need the buffers plus the IPM is £30 and the cost of the solder station if you have to buy one.

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

i wouldnt actually mind paying the £200 to repair, saves the thing from going to the dump and will put in my living room. dnt realy use the living room tv much as i dont watch much tv. i do have a soldering iron but its a budget £30 one. what is the IPM ?

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

ahh its ok i know what it is, do you think replacing the IPM rather than the whole YSUS board would do the trick and how difficult is it to do

[tom66]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

I have tried to convince you but I cannot obviously. It is not a very good TV. Only HD Ready 720p, and very old plasma tech (no better than newer LCD.)

These things are very unreliable, you may look at the Z-sustain going next so add an extra £110 for that in a few months or years, depending on your luck. Or if the Y-sustain goes again it takes out the buffers too.

Oh, and they have bad cap and PSU problems too.

The IPM's the big beast under the heat sink, you will need a 60W or higher temperature regulated soldering iron to remove it.

I don't bother with these any more. LG's newer plasma TVs are worth fixing, but these are not.

[Mikeyboy2007]

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yeah i know what you mean just hate letting things defeat me :/ you think it would be worth fixing and selling ? still looks in very good condition its just this problem that is holding it back.. might just try sell it the way it is and let someone else make the choice to repair

[tom66]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

No I don't think it's worth fixing and selling. Well, I lie. It is worth fixing and selling, you may get up to £275 for it. But you've just sold an unreliable set. Not your fault it dies in 3 month's time, I suppose?

Did you buy it for repairs?

These things regularly sell for around £20 to £40 here, to people who can replace the IPMs I guess. Whenever someone is selling an LG plasma I always ask: "does model contain PC" they say "yes" and I say "sorry can't buy it"..

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

ahh ok no i bought it hoping to repair and sell on :/

[tom66]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

I would sell it on for the purchase price -- just get rid of it! They're cursed!

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

so just cut my loss n sell it for what i paid for it.. probably better off if its a pain in the a55

[tom66]

Re: LG PC1D Multiple Problems

Yes.