Samsung 40" LCD

[newtothis]

Ok at this time I do not have a model number, this is more of a general problem question...

I have my eye on this tv and the symptoms are as follows...

1) can take anything between 1 and 10 minutes to actually switch on after pressing the power button.

2) Once the set it switched on there is slight fading to the edges of the screen picture.

I am assuming the time it takes to switch on is most likely dried caps, anyone agree?

Not sure if the second issue is caused by the same fault/s?

Any input would be appreciated

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Get a model number. Only certain Samsungs are affected by bad caps, but a lot have panel issues.

[newtothis]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Le40a556p

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

That model has both bad cap and panel issues. I've fixed the LE40A656 with bad caps. But I've also heard of these models having panel issues.

[newtothis]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

I'd be right in thinking that the time it takes to switch on would be caps though right?

I will see if I can get any more info regarding the panel fading though...

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Likely, but can also be main board (backlight on or off during fault), or if poorly described t-con or panel (assuming backlight is on during fault)

[newtothis]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Ok after taking some time the set turns on completely, backlights light, picture, sound etc all fine... just a slight darkness down the edges of the panel on left and right... they come in about half an inch

Tv stays on and doesnt show any other faults.

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Can you post a picture of the fault?

[newtothis]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Ok had another message with corrections... It's lighter all the way around including too and bottom. Just waiting for a pic

[ben7]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Sounds like the backlights are dim, you think?

That may be because of low supply voltage, which may be from badcaps.

[newtothis]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Indeed I can see the caps causing the power on issue... But it's actually brighter around the edge of the screen all the way around... I decided to leave this set anyway so onto bigger things lol

[signup]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

I decided to leave this set anyway so onto bigger things lol

Always better to be safe than sorry...especially when it comes to a 40inch Samsung, any sort of screen issue with these things I always question if its worth the risk.

Tom, is there any reason you think the 40inch TV.s seem to have more panel issues than other size'?

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Actually I'd say it's probably more 46/52 inch with panel issues though they're a few years behind us, I've only had three large panels out of fifty with tab bond issues, and no unrepairable panels yet. One 32" Samsung with fried driver chip, unrepairable.

[newtothis]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

I simply wasn't going to pay over £100 for a set that may well have a panel issue... 40" isn't worth it to me to be honest... 42 + for me.

I am getting better with my LCDs now as I have just sorted out 2 x vx2255wmb's and a flatron 22"... Did my own 32" goodmans and a 19" acer. But I think I will keep to where I was before and stick to my mobile phone repairs and reballing and reflowing motherboards etc

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

I wouldn't pay above £50 for a 40 inch. Rarely ever above £40. Where are you paying £100 for a 40"??

[newtothis]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

I'm not! Someone did though lol

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Around here, we call those people "suckers".

[newtothis]

Re: Samsung 40" LCD

Around here, we call those people "suckers".

Agreed