LG Main board

[Doverdave]

Hi
I'm pretty sure my main board is faulty as I can't get any free view channels
I've tried a factory reset but it didn't solve the problem.
My TV is 42LW551c-ze (this is a Hotel TV)

Main board is - EBT61514204

EAX64294002(1) 11.03.28 KDU

When I do a search I get very few results for this TV, either they don't break
or people just dump them.

Any body out there know were I can source a replacement main board, or is there a fix, the TV is still being used through a set top box so it's not a real problem but I would like to get it working properly.

[dskall]

Re: LG Main board

Free view may be locked out in hotel mode

[Doverdave]

Re: LG Main board

Hi dskall
Should have said already tried that, and it isn't that

[dskall]

Re: LG Main board

Tried updating firmware

[Doverdave]

Re: LG Main board

Hi dskall

Thanks for taking the time to try and help me, I'm not sure I know what you
mean, is it some thing to do with flashing the Eeprom, if so no and I would definitely need some help on that.

[Moreno83]

Re: LG Main board

No , you need to search for the firmware for this specific model. Normally you can find it on the LG website , download it , save it on USB and apply it via the system settings/menu etc.

Same as on your mobile phone when it searches for updates.....

[Doverdave]

Re: LG Main board

Hi Moreno83

Having checked I have the latest Firmware so that's not the problem, thanks

[attainteddragon]

Re: LG Main board

check the solder joints on the tuner. they can break free sometimes.

when you run a channel scan, do you get any static flicker when it almost picks up a station, or is there nothing at all?

[maxvalutech]

Re: LG Main board

Did you get into the service menu rather than the usual set menu?

[Doverdave]

Re: LG Main board

Hi
When I do a channel scan it goes to 50% then finishes there is no flicker nothing happens, and it's the set menu I think as I'm not sure about the service Menu and how to get into it.
Regards

[maxvalutech]

Re: LG Main board

Depending on model there are a few ways to access service menu just do a Google on it, also other hotel menu password 1507 I think. In other makes I know hotel mode can be switched on or off in service menu.

[Doverdave]

Re: LG Main board

Tried service menu and every thing in there is OK, So unless I can find a bad solder joint on the Tuner it looks like it's the Main board. Unfortunately
they are very hard to come by.

[vinceroger69]

Re: LG Main board

when you was in the service menu did you try a factory reset if not it maybe worth trying

[Doverdave]

Re: LG Main board

Yes I've tried a factory reset and it don't solve the problem.

[attainteddragon]

Re: LG Main board

worst case scenario, you could always use a receiver.

i know a repair is always better, but sometimes you just have to cut your losses.

[Doverdave]

Re: LG Main board

I think you are right, we will keep using it through the set top box, and I'll keep my eyes open for a replacement main board.