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  • Ares1441
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    • Mar 2013
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    Vizio P42 No screen

    I recently was given a Vizio P42HDTV10A from a friend, because it doesn't provide video any more. According to him, there was a loud pop, and then the screen went blank. From the research I've done, it would seem that either the Ysus board or the Zsus board (or both) are not working; it also seems to be a fairly common problem with this TV. The cost of replacing either board is considerably more than I would like to spend repairing the TV. I have to imagine though, that the entire board wouldn't have to be replaced. If it's simply a part on the board that I could remove, and solder a new one on, that would greatly preferred. So my questions are these:
    1. What exactly goes wrong with the Ysus/Zsus board when it malfunctions? Which parts are affected?
    2. Has anyone replaced whichever parts are needed to make the board work again? If so, please provide as much detail pertaining to the situation as possible.

    (I have soldering experience, so removing and replacing parts is not an issue. The issue is knowing which parts are in need of replacing.)

    Every bit of information and help is much appreciated. Thank you.
  • t.j.
    Badcaps Veteran
    • Apr 2010
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    #2
    Re: Vizio P42 No screen

    post pictures of each board! welcome to BadCaps.

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    • Ares1441
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      #3
      Re: Vizio P42 No screen

      Here are the Ysus, Zsus, and some other boards.
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      • Ares1441
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        Re: Vizio P42 No screen

        Here is the rest of the pictures.
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        • cliff_hootarski
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          • Jul 2006
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          Re: Vizio P42 No screen

          1st check the fuses on both the Ysus and X or Zsus boards (the big boards on the left and right side of the TV as you are looking at the back of the TV). Power off (unplugged), wait for at least 5 minutes to discharge all the capacitors. I would expect the IPM modules on either board (more likely the Ysus) shorted causing fuse or fuses to blow. The IPM's are under the big heat sinks on either board. The "pop" sound is usually one of the modules going to the big electronics graveyard.
          Last edited by cliff_hootarski; 03-19-2013, 04:26 PM.

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          • Ares1441
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            Re: Vizio P42 No screen

            Okay, I checked all the fuses. There was one blown fuse on the Zsus board.

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            • Ares1441
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              Re: Vizio P42 No screen

              On a quick side note, I found a 54" Panasonic VT25. Would the components of that TV be able to be used to fix the Vizio?

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              • Ares1441
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                Re: Vizio P42 No screen

                It also seems that I mislabeled the power as the zsus. This is the zsus.
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                • cliff_hootarski
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                  • Jul 2006
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                  Re: Vizio P42 No screen

                  Was the blown fuse on the power supply or the Zsus? If it was on the Zsus, pull the board and check the IPM for shorts.
                  There is a tutorial on which pins to check on the Coppell TV repair blog:

                  http://blog.coppelltvrepair.com/2011...s-ipm-for.html

                  If indeed you find a short, you can replace the IPM, but it is a difficult job unless you have the right equipment.
                  Last edited by cliff_hootarski; 03-20-2013, 01:26 AM.

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                  • Ares1441
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                    Re: Vizio P42 No screen

                    The blown fuse was on the zsus. Do you think I could pull a woking IPM off of another plasma tv?
                    Last edited by Ares1441; 03-20-2013, 02:00 AM.

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                    • tom66
                      EVs Rule
                      • Apr 2011
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                      #11
                      Re: Vizio P42 No screen

                      You could do that, though beware these IPMs have short lifespans. That IPM may only have a few months left on it. If you get one which is from a newer generation it'll probably work much better, as I think LG fixed the issue (of course, they never told their customers and/or offered free repairs.)
                      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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                      • Ares1441
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                        Re: Vizio P42 No screen

                        Alright, and are all IPM's pretty much the same? (same size/number of pins/etc)

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                        • cliff_hootarski
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                          Re: Vizio P42 No screen

                          Short answer...Nope. You should see a sticker on the side of the big heat sink with the number of the IPM.

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                          • dib
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                            • Sep 2013
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                            Re: Vizio P42 No screen

                            Just wanted to say thanks for the informative post. I've had one of these on hand for some time. Picture went out but still powers on+sound. Purportedly common but little actual instruction on how to troubleshoot+fix it. I have fuses on order now so if those don't work I'll see if this helps.

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                            • capkid
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                              • Oct 2010
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                              Re: Vizio P42 No screen

                              Originally posted by dib
                              Just wanted to say thanks for the informative post. I've had one of these on hand for some time. Picture went out but still powers on+sound. Purportedly common but little actual instruction on how to troubleshoot+fix it. I have fuses on order now so if those don't work I'll see if this helps.
                              Replacing the fuse is not going to correct your issue; you'll just end up with another blown fuse. You need to replace the aforementioned damaged IPM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8MNQYXw8E0
                              LG Plasma Mal-Discharge Correction Service

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