Problem with Vizio L30e

[antiquim]

I have a Vizio model L30e. The problem started a few weeks ago, every once in awhile the picture would shut off but the tv itself would stay on audio still working. After a few times of doing this now the picture doesn't come on at all but the tv still powers on and has sound, the screen does light up at first also when first powering on only to return to total blackness. I was wondering if this could be bad caps? I called Vizio and they said it was probably a problem with the video board or power supply but I really don't want to spend $250 to repair something that I could do myself for a lot less. Any help is appreciated.

[kc8adu]

Re: Problem with Vizio L30e

shine a flashlight on the screen to see if the pic is there but the ccfl quits.
i get these every now and then at sams in their return dept.
bad soldering and a fouled lcd connector top the list so far.
one type with black boards with logos that look like boat sails runs so dammed hot i doubt the capxons will last a year.i measured 155 f with an ir meter WITH THE BACK OFF!

[roadrunner]

Re: Problem with Vizio L30e

I saw your post for a L30e and have the same problem with no video. Can you give me some idea as to what connector may be bad and a good start to what solder connections may need resoldering. I was given this tv and have an electronics background but I'm not a tv tech, however I used to repair test equipment coming off the assembly line. I have the board off the back where all conncections are made, is this the board we are talking about. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Rich

[PCBONEZ]

Re: Problem with Vizio L30e

Thanks KC.
Been wondering about Vizio.