Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

[jet]

Hi,

I download the manual found in post five of this thread.

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showth...sonic+TC+P50S1

Item 11 in the parts list is a "glass panel" item 4 is the "plasma display panel".

So is that correct is there a glass panel in front of the plasma panel. So if the glass panel is scratched I can replace it?

In general do all plasma TV's come with a glass panel in front of the plasma panel? I have never had to or tied to replace a plasma panel so I have never disassembled the plasma panel.

TIA Jets

[tom66]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

Panasonic marketed some of their plasma TVs as having a "tough panel" which would resist impact. Although not marketed (because Panasonic didn't want customers trying it), it is sufficiently strong to resist the impact of a Wii controller thrown from a normal distance.

The panel should be technically replaceable, but it will likely be glued to the frame and an identical part would need to be sourced. Alternatively, you may be able to remove the panel and live with the TV as it is. The glass panel has an antireflective coating which reduces the effect of light shining on the screen, but the TV should otherwise work fine.

[britishbloke]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

Someone demonstrating the "toughness" of a 2009-ish Samsung Plasma TV live on QVC:

https://youtu.be/TncGrpYVBpA

[tom66]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

Haha yeah I've seen that. The idiot ought to have known that Samsung never protected the plasma glass on their sets. The panel is exposed.

In terms of general rigidity and resistance to impacts, plasma is slightly better, but not much. It will stick crack from an impact.

Panasonic tough panel demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXEu04k_YMM

[R_J]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

Yes you can replace the glass in that model, it is usually held in with foam tape. I changed a few of the 42" a long time ago.

[jet]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

Did you buy glass from Panasonic or aftermarket?

If I have to go to Panasonic should I go direct or contact a dealer to get me one?

Yes you can replace the glass in that model, it is usually held in with foam tape. I changed a few of the 42" a long time ago.

[R_J]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

the glass came from Panasonic, we were a Panasonic dealer, that glass is usually tinted as the panels in those tv are not

[jet]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

Do you know what it would cost for the panel, is it reasonable? I bet the shipping is more that the panel LOL.

Also knowing it's tinted I could remove it , have a glass guy measure the tint and see if he can make a panel? Betting the original would have a special coating or something though.

I have not tried to polish it yet but I bet that would remove any coating too?

the glass came from Panasonic, we were a Panasonic dealer, that glass is usually tinted as the panels in those tv are not

[R_J]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

I have a TC-P42S1, got a glass expander? The manual has the part number for the glass, check with a dealer, I don't think they were too expensive, but they may not be available anymore.
Looks like TC-50PS14 uses the same front glass Pt# TKGA5503S

[jet]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

RJ,

What do you mean glass expander?

[Moreno83]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

Some older models had indeed a glass frame in front of the panel. For example the V10 and the G10.
They were not glued but screwed to the frame.

There are some other models that have the same kinda build....

[tom66]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

RJ,

What do you mean glass expander?

I'm assuming it was a joke...42" screen, expander, out comes 50" screen.

[jet]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

daa OK got it now, glass expander. Gotta read closer LOL. Now I got to solve the 10 blinks will start a new thread when I get the back off.

[R_J]

Re: Panasonic glass panel plasma TV? Model TC P50S1

RJ,

What do you mean glass expander?

It was a joke, The glass I have is for a 42" tv, and would not fit your 50" model