Sony KDL-42W829B - 'Error of panel ID' ?

[RichL]

I've just replaced the BAXL board on this TV after lightning close by caused it to fail and show three flashes of the red LED which (according to Sony's service manual) indicated that the BAXL board was the likely failed component.

Have just replaced this and now getting another error, alternate flashing of green and amber LED's. According to the service manual this indicates 'Error of panel ID'. The manual gives no further details, can anyone shed any light on what this means and what the solution might be?

[Hamie]

Re: Sony KDL-42W829B - 'Error of panel ID' ?

So you've replaced the mainbaord. Did you ensure it was a mainboard from the exact model?
Sony also sometimes use LG and AUO panels for the same tv. Obviously if you have an AUO panel but install a mainbaord for an LG panel you'll get the amber and green code.

[RichL]

Re: Sony KDL-42W829B - 'Error of panel ID' ?

It was sold for the exact model number, and it is an exact match for part numbers as printed on the board itself - and there appear to be two versions available with one digit difference in a part number, so was sure to get this right. It looks visibly identical to the swapped out board.