Samsung LN52A580P6FXZA red solarized picture

[Cider]

TV suddenly began having red-saturated images, with what I think is called solarizing. What used to be a black image when no signal was present now has a red tint. An inconvenient repair shop thinks it is either the TCON or Main PCB, but I'm not a pro, and have no tools with which to figure out which one. Looking for guidance. The image is just as bad from OTA broadcasts and from DVD. None of the settings improves it. The capacitors all look fine (at least the ones I could see after removing the back). It would be nice if to isolate the problem and order the right part the first time.

Attaching examples of the image (I think).

[Ltank]

Re: Samsung LN52A580P6FXZA red solarized picture

Are you experienced in soldering? If so the T-Con board can be repaired. If skills are limited you can buy a harvested board much cheaper than new. Strange thing is places that sell new boards have a 30 day warranty and those that sell used boards usually have
a 180 day warranty.

[tom66]

Re: Samsung LN52A580P6FXZA red solarized picture

I would check the LVDS cable for the t-con is fully seated, this is a fairly common issue. It can come loose over time causing this symptom.

[budm]

Re: Samsung LN52A580P6FXZA red solarized picture

Is this the T-CON in your TV?
http://www.shopjimmy.com/media/catal...lj9402279q.jpg
It looks like it has AS15 Gamma IC (ICD1). May be you should check the Gamma voltages and plug them into Tom's spread sheet if re-seating the connector does not help.

[Cider]

Re: Samsung LN52A580P6FXZA red solarized picture

You folks are terrific. On the collective advice, I ordered a T-CON from ShopJimmy. It arrived today, and we were thrilled to see our old TV's image come back to life.

[budm]

Re: Samsung LN52A580P6FXZA red solarized picture

Glad to hear and thanks for the follow-up.