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    LG 50PQ30 Plasma weird colors

    The TV has been going funky intermittently for some time now (months), but since it is becoming more frequent I'm getting nervous. From searching around the web and this forum I've gathered that it's most likely either the ysus or zsus boards, but haven't found anything concrete. I'd certainly rather swap out a board for $50 than buy a new TV, but I'd also hate to guess wrong, swap out the wrong board, and flush money down the toilet. I took a chance on a buffer board a few years ago and that paid off. Anyone know for sure what I should be replacing? When it develops this problem the intensity of wacky picture fluctuates as well ranging from very dim to normal brightness but just wacky colors. There are also times that the picture won't come on at all, but sometimes after leaving it on for a few minutes it comes around. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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    #2
    Re: LG 50PQ30 Plasma weird colors

    Far out pic, man. Far out.

    I would take a hair dryer and throw some heat on the main board, specifically the processor and see if you can change the symptoms. Could be bad bga solder joint.

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      #3
      Re: LG 50PQ30 Plasma weird colors

      Looks more like a Z-sus fault than anything. Do you have a digital multimeter to check things with?
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      For service manual, schematic, boardview (board view), datasheet, cad - use our search.

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        #4
        Re: LG 50PQ30 Plasma weird colors

        I have an analog multimeter - is digital a must?

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          #5
          Re: LG 50PQ30 Plasma weird colors

          Yes for modern plasma/LCD repair I would always use a digital meter, can you buy/borrow one?
          Please do not PM me with questions! Questions via PM will not be answered. Post on the forums instead!
          For service manual, schematic, boardview (board view), datasheet, cad - use our search.

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            #6
            Re: LG 50PQ30 Plasma weird colors

            If I have to buy one, it will still be cheaper than getting a new TV, lol. I'll try to pick one up today.

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              #7
              Re: LG 50PQ30 Plasma weird colors

              I think Harbor Freight sell a really cheap one for $5, it will do for basic tests, it needs to be 300V rated or more, most of them are.
              Please do not PM me with questions! Questions via PM will not be answered. Post on the forums instead!
              For service manual, schematic, boardview (board view), datasheet, cad - use our search.

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                #8
                Re: LG 50PQ30 Plasma weird colors

                Thanks for the tip!

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