Maxent MX-5020HPM plasma - main board vendor

[Stevie B]

Where can I buy a QPWB11578Y1G--- board?
Shop Jimmy is out of stock.
Also, I would like to know if different versions of the board will be OK.
At River Valley Electronics, they are selling a QPWB11578Y1G-1-.
My board has the additional part number as 50P6I11-06675 but theirs is listed as 50P6I11-05713.
Will this be ok?

From a separate thread, it was suggested that I replace this main board (judging from the symptoms).

[Shinju]

Re: Maxent MX-5020HPM plasma - main board vendor

Does Shopjimmy list any other boards as suitable substitution and is that Rivery Valley board on that list?

In my most humble opinion, with plasma displays it is best to replace the parts with matching part numbers or parts that are known to be compatible with your panel.

If you don't know I would research before spending money on a part that might not work or may cause compat issues.

[Stevie B]

Re: Maxent MX-5020HPM plasma - main board vendor

I guess I need to ask how to research this kinds of detail.
On the River Valley page, it lists the same part number as DPWB11578MPP. This number appears on a sticker on my board.
The differences are in the suffix; QPWB11578Y1G--- Vs. QPWB11578Y1G-1. This number is printed onto the board.
Also, on another sticker, my board has 50P6I11-06675 and they have a reference to 50P6I11-05713.
I have no idea what these differences mean.

[Stevie B]

Re: Maxent MX-5020HPM plasma - main board vendor

After calling 2 suppliers (they both said the same thing), it seems that the only thing to go by is the "Part Number", which is on a sticker.
The "Board Numbers" don't matter.
Apparently, they can use the same "board" (either bare or with some components) and configure it into a specific "Part Number".
There are 3 stickers on my board - none of them give any indication for which is the "Part Number". But the suppliers seem to know.
So I went a head and bought the board from River Valley.
The best part is - I can return it if it's not the problem! That was a surprise.

[Stevie B]

Re: Maxent MX-5020HPM plasma - main board vendor

River Valley Electronics - I ordered the part on Wednesday and received it on Friday - free shipping, no sales tax.
I swapped out the board and voila! my 50" is back!
Got it back up on the wall too.
What should I do with the old board?