Anyone know what could be wrong with this Plasma TV?

[ajsterr4]

I'm thinking of buying it for repair but would like someone's opinion. Its a 51" Samsung 3D TV

All I know of are these lines, other than that he says it functions great and a while back had it *calibrated*

Any ideas are much appreciated!

[ozzy214]

Re: Anyone know what could be wrong with this Plasma TV?

Looks like a buffer failure to mean. Ceck out the buffer ics for pitting, burn spots, or holes.!1

[tw2005]

Re: Anyone know what could be wrong with this Plasma TV?

probably would want to get the model and search for common faults. Looks like buufers but I think there were some late models where the panel ribbons chafed and wore through on the chassis in which case not repairable.

[chrismurphy]

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buffer connections or tabs
Would not pay more that $20 for it

[ReeceyBurger123]

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Panel failure, I would say its not fixable. The ribbon connections from the buffers break off at the glass. Dont spend a penny on it imo.

[rccrasher65]

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Definately a bad Panel, stay away!

[mmartell]

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How can you guys be sure without knowing the model number ? Is this particular fault spread across all 51" models ?

[chrismurphy]

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You asked the question and got replies you dont like
3 people say dont touch it ,bad panel , the advice you got was from experienced and informed people
If you dont like the responses buy it , and take the risk

[dick_barton]

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You asked the question and got replies you dont like
3 people say dont touch it ,bad panel , the advice you got was from experienced and informed people
If you dont like the responses buy it , and take the risk

I think wires are crossed here. I believe mmartel may be asking how you reached that conclusion for his own benefit so that he then knows what to watch out for in diagnosing a bad panel.

[mmartell]

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I think wires are crossed here. I believe mmartel may be asking how you reached that conclusion for his own benefit so that he then knows what to watch out for in diagnosing a bad panel.

Exactly. Just looking for the reasoning behind the conclusion that's all.

[ReeceyBurger123]

Re: Anyone know what could be wrong with this Plasma TV?

How can you guys be sure without knowing the model number ? Is this particular fault spread across all 51" models ?

Yes common issue on all Samsung Plasmas..... Ydrive ribbons break off at the panel right near the glass guess its just a fatigue thing from them being cheaply bonded.