Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

[Mikeyboy2007]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

I've had this issue before. I think it's a design error, I have never figured it out. Does the Movie or Cinema mode (or any other picture mode) make the screen go green tinted too?

standard mode seems to be only one working fine Tom, dynamic makes tv realy dull and Movie mode does whats in the picture.

[tom66]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

I'm not sure if this is fixable, other than leaving it in Standard. Mine had green on Movie, even after reset, yours appears blue. If you want, you can swap the main board, which should fix it, but it doesn't seem like a major issue.

[PowerAmpFreak]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

I would CHANGE the EEPROM, as I don't trust shorting SDA and SCL lines fully.
It's simple and cheap.

[hanssome]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Hey everyone,

I have a LE40R86WD as well and it also has the "turn on / turn off clicking problem".

I saw that two capacitors are broken and replaced them.
But the TV still has the problem. When I plug it in, it only tries to turn on but turns off again immediately.

I've tried shorting the EEPROM (not with soldering two wires but by taping a wire against those two pins) but it didn't make a difference. It continues to turn on/ turn off.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[hanssome]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Ok never mind it worked at the 4th time or so.
There was no more clicking. And it just stayed in standby.

But I didn't manage to get into the reset menu. I don't have a control for the TV, only my HTC One smartphone which can act as a remote (but doesn't have the info key).

[tom66]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

You need a remote control which can do the info-menu-mute-power sequence to reset it, go down to the local dollar-store (or equivalent) and buy a universal remote which does Samsung TVs. Most do.

[hanssome]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Thanks for the answer, I got a replacement remote from a store nearby but it doesn't seem to work.
When the EEPROM is short circuited the tv only tried to start and after a bit of time it goes to standby again. It never displays anything.

The info-menu-mute-power sequence with the remote didn't work, not sure if it's the remote though.
I've ordered a new EEPROM now and will try to replace it when it arrives.

[tom66]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Did you have the shorting jumper in place while doing that?

[hanssome]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Yes, I tried the steps you described on the first page (how to reset the EEPROM) with and without shorting the jumper.

Without shorting it, it just clicks and continuously restarts.

With the EEPROM shorted: I would plug it in, it would try to start and fail to do so. After a while it would click and go to standby. No matter if I pressed the info-menu-mute-power sequence or only the power button, it would only try to start but fail to do so and go back to standby.

But I've ordered an EEPROM and an original remote (the other one was one of those "universal replacement remotes") and hope it will work with those. Not sure if I'll be able to solder the EEPROM properly though, seems really small.

[hanssome]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Hi again,

I've replaced the EEPROM now.
The TV doesn't really work though,
It will turn on and start but without displaying anything on the screen. The backlight is off.
If I leave it running it goes to standby after a few minutes.
Accessing the service menu with info-menu-mute-power doesn't work.

Any ideas what the cause of that might be?

[tom66]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Did you use a blank eeprom, or one programmed for the LE40R86?

[hanssome]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Hi tom,

I don't know, I got it on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2811367383...84.m1497.l2649

thanks for your help

[tom66]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

I'm pretty sure that's blank -- you'd need a programmer and someone with the right file, or order one pre programmed.

[hanssome]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Well I guess this is where I stop this project and throw that TV away. (I'm in London if anyone wants that TV)
I've spent about 30-40 pounds now on tools and spare parts and quite a bit of time.

Thanks for your help!

[tom66]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

Well I guess this is where I stop this project and throw that TV away. (I'm in London if anyone wants that TV)
I've spent about 30-40 pounds now on tools and spare parts and quite a bit of time.

Thanks for your help!

Where in London... a big place... my dad lives there. Will be happy to pay a bit for it, if it is as described.

[hanssome]

Re: Problem with Samsung LE40R86WD

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