coby ledtv4626 46" LED TV

[justtaint]

Found this while driving home last week. Unfortunately it had started drizzling and by the time I got to it, there was a light misting of rain on the TV. I've spent the last couple of days trying to dry it out. Had a fan blowing on the front and then the back hoping to get it dry.

Powered it up today and the picture below is what I saw. The lines on the top 40% of the screen are regardless of the input and also show up in the menu.

My question is: Is this a panel issue or a board issue?

[tom66]

Re: coby ledtv4626 46" LED TV

I would say probably panel, could be down to the tab bonds, which "may" be fixable.

[justtaint]

Re: coby ledtv4626 46" LED TV

Would a video help diagnose the issue, or do you need further information from me?
That's the opposite of what I was hoping for. At least it didn't cost me anything.

[tom66]

Re: coby ledtv4626 46" LED TV

Tons of new LED TVs are dying due to panel fault, cost cutting likely the cause
Different fault, possibly same cause:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCExlSnG4yY