RCA 42PA30RQ - Sound but no picture. Clicks multiple times

[tinbots]

I was recently handed down a 42" RCA Plasma TV - model 42PA30RQ.

Bad storm caused the power to go out, and since then the TV has had no picture but the sound still works.

Clicks multiple times when turning on, and clicks once when turning off.

Took off back cover and:

• Disconnected the Y-sustain board - still clicks when turning on / no picture.
• Disconnected the X-sustain board - still clicks when turning on / no picture.
• All capacitors look good - no bulging. Don't see any burned or damaged components.

I'm very new at this and don't have any tools to test the voltages or anything like that. Would it be best to just purchase a Y-main + Y buffers + X-main and be done with it?

Is it worth it to keep a plasma TV like this alive?

[tinbots]

Re: RCA 42PA30RQ - Sound but no picture. Clicks multiple times

Would you guys recommending buying the Y-main and X-main and seeing whether that works?

[Oglon3r]

Re: RCA 42PA30RQ - Sound but no picture. Clicks multiple times

From a quick search on other forums it seems the problem got replaced by changing the Y-Board.

Some other individuals recommend changing both the Y and X main for it to last longer.
Good luck!

[Hamie]

Re: RCA 42PA30RQ - Sound but no picture. Clicks multiple times

Vs an va voltages present on the power supply?