Dell W4200HD salvaged!

[crbn79]

I got my hands on a 42 inch dell plasma today. The previous owner claimed it would power off on it's own. Since the glass was in good shape and a picture came on I gladly met the owners request for $20.

Once I got it home I found a 450v 33uf cap which looked odd. Once I pulled the board I realized the positive leg was broken on this cap and it was just barely making a connection. There was also about 1/4 inch of dust on everything inside the TV.

After a good cleaning I decided to go ahead and pull the cap and I discovered there was plenty of leg left that i could solder it back on. Unfortunately I already ordered a replacement, but I can always use it on another TV.

I've left the TV looping Metallica's Black Album for 4 hours now with no shutdowns!

I was surprised to find that Samsung decided to skip the speakers on this TV. However I was able to splice in a set from a Donor TV and hide them under the back cover.

To date, this is my best repair, only $20 and a little gas invested!

[tom66]

Re: Dell W4200HD salvaged!

Nice one!

Note: TV may use a Samsung panel, but it is made by Dell's OEM, who supply the motherboard, case, remote, stand, etc. and assemble the whole lot into one package.

Careful with burn in -- it is a plasma after all...

[crbn79]

Re: Dell W4200HD salvaged!

Nice one!

Note: TV may use a Samsung panel, but it is made by Dell's OEM, who supply the motherboard, case, remote, stand, etc. and assemble the whole lot into one package.

Careful with burn in -- it is a plasma after all...

Thanks Tom66, I have used quite a few of your posts, faqs and guides to get a couple rolling including this one.

As for the burn-in, I made sure to have the screen saver going in full screen while I tested it.

I've had it hanging in my basement hobby room for a few days, streamed a couple of movies to it while I repaired other things and it has done GREAT! No issues what so ever.

I can't wait till I get my 50inch project plasma finished to replace it!