Panasonic TH 50PZ80U Transparent Vertical Bar-image

[jmp906]

Screen image of vertical yellow that aligns with right end of C1 board. Have reseated ribbons but no change. Any suggestions?

[freakaftr8]

Re: Panasonic TH 50PZ80U Transparent Vertical Bar-image

I had this problem with the same tv. Turned out to be a panel issue.

[jmp906]

Re: Panasonic TH 50PZ80U Transparent Vertical Bar-image

I was afraid of that. This only happens once the TV warms up othewise the panel looks great. Were you able to fix this, freakaftr8?

[jmp906]

Re: Panasonic TH 50PZ80U Transparent Vertical Bar-image

When the TH 50PZ80U TV warms up, a 3 inch transparent yellowish vertical bar appears in a fixed position from top to bottom on the right side of the screen. The bar overlays any video input including the TV’s menus. It first appeared with images that have white backgrounds. It now appears with any background. It may disappear for a while if I tap on the chassis. I have re-seated some of the ribbon cables with no effect on the bar. Has anyone else experienced this? The yellow bar appears over the C1 board. If the ribbon cable that aligns with the bar is removed, the bar is filled with static.Any suggestions on how to diagnose and solve this problem?

[Caleb]

Re: Panasonic TH 50PZ80U Transparent Vertical Bar-image

You could try some freeze spray on that bottom buffer to see if is heat related. You should be able to find a bottom buffer pretty cheap as they seem to be a rare failure. Though it does sound like it may be a panel problem.