sony kdl-32l5000

[the_breed]

I have a 2009 Sony KDL-32L5000 LCD tv that i use mostly as a computer monitor. A few days ago it developed a weird inverted ghost image that flickers and is present in both input signals and the tv's on screen menu. It was originally present for about two days then went away for a day and returned. It seems funny to me that the ghost image is inverted vertically. I am thinking its the T-Con board, but would like a second opinion.

[the_breed]

Re: sony kdl-32l5000

another pic

[capkid]

Re: sony kdl-32l5000

The kdl-32l4000 version suffers from tab bond issues:

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showth...hlight=32l4000

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showth...hlight=32l4000

[the_breed]

Re: sony kdl-32l5000

Thanks, that looks similar. Would that cause image inversion also?

[capkid]

Re: sony kdl-32l5000

Ah, didn't pay close enough attention to the inverted image. I wonder if you have a main board problem. Main board and panel issues are common in Sonys when they fail, so I'd suspect one or the other.

[the_breed]

Re: sony kdl-32l5000

i pulled it apart and all the tab bonds look perfect. T-con?

[tom66]

Re: sony kdl-32l5000

Both effects can be caused by tab bonds. Inverted picture on its own sometimes can be caused by tab bonds on some panels -- not sure how but it is a known, fairly uncommon issue.

[capkid]

Re: sony kdl-32l5000

The t-con would be cheapest part to replace, so I might give it a shot.

[the_breed]

Re: sony kdl-32l5000

i played with the bonds while the tv was on to no avail. I think your right im just gonna throw a different t-con in it and see what happens. Thanks for your help guys.