Panasonic LCD TC-L42E50 Pink and Black Vertical Bars

[MarcyLT]

My husband dropped a water bottle on the floor immediately in from of the TV armoire, picture started to do what is seen in IMG_2424. Thought it was the sat box, since it didn't appear that any water had hit the TV. Then the pic turned into IMG_2425, and now it is thick black-ish bars with a 1/4" magenta bar following the black bars.

A friend thinks it is the A board...

Haven't removed the back yet...

[newtothis]

Re: Panasonic LCD TC-L42E50 Pink and Black Vertical Bars

Happen at exactly the same time as the water spillage?

[MarcyLT]

Re: Panasonic LCD TC-L42E50 Pink and Black Vertical Bars

Yes immediately following

[newtothis]

Re: Panasonic LCD TC-L42E50 Pink and Black Vertical Bars

Looks as if water has hit the T-CON or it has hit the screen (and if the Tab bonds are at the bottom has killed the panel)

Concur anyone?

[tom66]

Re: Panasonic LCD TC-L42E50 Pink and Black Vertical Bars

This will be a bad LCD panel due to water damage, not usually repairable. The LCD panel tab drivers and PCB are exposed on the bottom of the frame. The A board or T-con wouldn't cause this, they aren't in the path of any water. New TV time, I'm afraid.

[newtothis]

Re: Panasonic LCD TC-L42E50 Pink and Black Vertical Bars

This will be a bad LCD panel due to water damage, not usually repairable. The LCD panel tab drivers and PCB are exposed on the bottom of the frame. The A board or T-con wouldn't cause this, they aren't in the path of any water. New TV time, I'm afraid.

Had a feeling the tabs may be located at the bottom