Considering Purchasing 46" Vizio for repair

[Taterbug]

Just found this add local for sale for $40.00.
Here is what the add said.
"5 year old VIZIO TV
46" LCD screen
Has a corner that flickers and is darker than rest of TV and 2-3 thin stripes on left (not very noticeable). We have lived with these quirk and watched it like this for over a year.
I am looking for the stand...we had it mounted."

Look at the photo below that they posted with the ad and tell me what you think? Ribbon Cable Connections? If it is a bad screen then I am not interested. What do you think?
You can see the rectangle in the upper right hand corner.

[patrax]

Re: Considering Purchasing 46" Vizio for repair

The screen is most likely good, horizontal bars are way easier to diagnose than vertical. From what I can barely see in the pic is that looks like an Inverter,T-con, or Mainboard issue rather than the panel. It's worth 40.

[Glitcher]

Re: Considering Purchasing 46" Vizio for repair

Hard to see it entirely. But does look like a bad panel with the tab bond problem (Though I haven't seen much tab bond problems with vizios). Usually you can get a good buck for vizio main boards since they are also in high demand depending on what model the tv is.

[Taterbug]

Re: Considering Purchasing 46" Vizio for repair

Thanks.. I will see if it is still for sale and let you know the results if I get it.

[freakaftr8]

Re: Considering Purchasing 46" Vizio for repair

That's a gamble but I'm going to say tab bond issue.

[tom66]

Re: Considering Purchasing 46" Vizio for repair

Definitely tab bonds IMO, and the side bonding ones are a nightmare to fix. Probably an LG panel which are horrible for side bond faults. Avoid unless free or very cheap.