Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

They told me once they receive an order they pull an in Stock dead board out of their inventory and make the repair. The boards they had in Stock they were not able to repair and ship out. So they just sent me an email and refunded me. Not a big deal but kinda expected the board to be ready to go when I ordered.

[tw2005]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

UPDATE : THE TV IS FIXED!! Pts electronics unfortunately couldn't fix any of their in store AC main boards, but I finally found another store online with an AC board, just got it in 5 minutes ago and it fired right up and looks great!!

Hopefully for years to come!

Can anyone recommend a good surge protector for the coax cable line?

Thanks for all your help in steering me in the right direction!

No, good to hear. Surprised at PTS. What do you mean they can't fix in store boards? Don't know how? No parts? Nothing to test it on? Just curious.

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

UPDATE : THE TV IS FIXED!! Pts electronics unfortunately couldn't fix any of their in store AC main boards, but I finally found another store online with an AC board, just got it in 5 minutes ago and it fired right up and looks great!!

Hopefully for years to come!

Can anyone recommend a good surge protector for the coax cable line?

Thanks for all your help in steering me in the right direction!

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

I think having the correct board would be handy but working out the bad part first would be even better. This is not a fault code I've had to troubleshoot.

This is also an option. Now it may even be worth dropping them a line as they will test the board first. If they find it's not defective then they charge a small fee and send it back. Now I'm wondering if it's feasible to send the A and both P boards to them for testing?

http://www.ptselectronicsinc.com/txn-a1nuuus/

Wow, nice find and good advice! I had a board saved in my bookmarks, but after calling them and speaking to a customer service rep and technician, they believe it is most likely the A board and that I just need the AC board. So, I ordered one and let's up that's the fix! Better price and great service so I had to give them the business.

I'll check back after it comes in, thanks for the help as always!

[tw2005]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Oh I gotcha. Yeah I should have tried that first. I will tonight.

I don't think we lost power, (no clocks flashing or anything), but it did happen here in MA when we had high winds from the Hurricane coming up the coast, so that has me skeptical.

In your opinion, do you think I should return the AB board and buy and AC board? I did find one online I believe.. crazy money they want! But I get why... they are rare!

I think having the correct board would be handy but working out the bad part first would be even better. This is not a fault code I've had to troubleshoot.

This is also an option. Now it may even be worth dropping them a line as they will test the board first. If they find it's not defective then they charge a small fee and send it back. Now I'm wondering if it's feasible to send the A and both P boards to them for testing?

http://www.ptselectronicsinc.com/txn-a1nuuus/

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

So this happened after a surge or storm? Two devices failing simultaneously and a dead HDMI port. That would make the A-board a bit vulnerable.

I've had a HDMI port go out with a storm but I was very lucky, the mainboard survived minus HDMI1.

I did not word it well, what I meant was try also the replacement A-board as well.

Oh I gotcha. Yeah I should have tried that first. I will tonight.

I don't think we lost power, (no clocks flashing or anything), but it did happen here in MA when we had high winds from the Hurricane coming up the coast, so that has me skeptical.

In your opinion, do you think I should return the AB board and buy and AC board? I did find one online I believe.. crazy money they want! But I get why... they are rare!

[tw2005]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Nope, I was weary of that myself, but I double checked and it is the original A board back in.

I will try that, but I have read different things on where the F15V should be on that 15 pin connector. I believe pins 10 and 11, so I will turn the TV on and poke around tonight to see what I can find.

Have any thoughts on why this happened? Since the cable box HDMI port was dead I think something came down the CoAx line. Though my modem seems unaffected.. strange... thanks for the continued support!

So this happened after a surge or storm? Two devices failing simultaneously and a dead HDMI port. That would make the A-board a bit vulnerable.

I've had a HDMI port go out with a storm but I was very lucky, the mainboard survived minus HDMI1.

I did not word it well, what I meant was try also the replacement A-board as well.

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

I would have to read up. getting complicated. Any chance you have tried the wrong board 50"? Going on what has happened I guess that too will be 14 but it is possible it was bad too.

Follow that fault tree where it says check F15V is present

Nope, I was weary of that myself, but I double checked and it is the original A board back in.

I will try that, but I have read different things on where the F15V should be on that 15 pin connector. I believe pins 10 and 11, so I will turn the TV on and poke around tonight to see what I can find.

Have any thoughts on why this happened? Since the cable box HDMI port was dead I think something came down the CoAx line. Though my modem seems unaffected.. strange... thanks for the continued support!

[tw2005]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Ok, just tried this. Original A board back in. All ribbons disconnected on the A board and the other connections listed above disconnected.

Still 14 blinks. Is this a test to point towards the P board since the P6 connector is still connected?

I think I am going to throw in the new Main P board and repeat the same test.

Thanks!

UPDATE: Replaced the main Power board with the new one and left everything the same as above ^. Still 14 Blinks. Could it be a sub power board?

I would have to read up. getting complicated. Any chance you have tried the wrong board 50"? Going on what has happened I guess that too will be 14 but it is possible it was bad too.

Follow that fault tree where it says check F15V is present

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Try this.

TV off.

Disconect, sc2, sc20, ss11, p35, and at the A board(use your original A-board)disconnect the 3 white flex ribbons.

Now turn the TV on, observe, turn off and report.

DO NOT reconnect sc2, ss11 or p35 immedaitely, there will be residual voltage. P35 goes to the panel C boards and a spike there can destroy the panel.

Ok, just tried this. Original A board back in. All ribbons disconnected on the A board and the other connections listed above disconnected.

Still 14 blinks. Is this a test to point towards the P board since the P6 connector is still connected?

I think I am going to throw in the new Main P board and repeat the same test.

Thanks!

UPDATE: Replaced the main Power board with the new one and left everything the same as above ^. Still 14 Blinks. Could it be a sub power board?

[tom66]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

On Panasonic sets, 30 seconds should be okay, because they discharge quickly.

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

You can generally use the 50", 55" and 65" manuals for 60" sets.

The 42" ones are the odd ones out, using combined SC/SU/SD (SN board), sometimes sharing energy recovery circuits between SC and SS, etc.

Ok, thanks for that info. I'm going to dive back into today. I have the new main power supply board, worth a try. And I am also going to try what was suggested above.

Now, what is a good rule of thumb to go buy before re-plugging in ribbon cables after shut down? 5 minutes?

Thanks!
John

[tom66]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

You can generally use the 50", 55" and 65" manuals for 60" sets.

The 42" ones are the odd ones out, using combined SC/SU/SD (SN board), sometimes sharing energy recovery circuits between SC and SS, etc.

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Also, is there a specific troubleshooting manual for the 60? I have only found the Troubleshooting manuals for the smaller plasma's.

Thanks

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Try this.

TV off.

Disconect, sc2, sc20, ss11, p35, and at the A board(use your original A-board)disconnect the 3 white flex ribbons.

Now turn the TV on, observe, turn off and report.

DO NOT reconnect sc2, ss11 or p35 immedaitely, there will be residual voltage. P35 goes to the panel C boards and a spike there can destroy the panel.

Will do! I will try this tonight.

Again, thank you all for the help. I am determined to fix this bad boy, it's a great TV.

[tw2005]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Ok, I see. But, if it the main board was working properly, wouldn't I now see a 11 Blink code like stated above? Would the TV turn on for a bit?

Right now, I plug the TV in and then I hear the first relay click, 2 seconds and the relay click again and 14 Blink Code.

Try this.

TV off.

Disconect, sc2, sc20, ss11, p35, and at the A board(use your original A-board)disconnect the 3 white flex ribbons.

Now turn the TV on, observe, turn off and report.

DO NOT reconnect sc2, ss11 or p35 immedaitely, there will be residual voltage. P35 goes to the panel C boards and a spike there can destroy the panel.

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

A8 is a fan connector.

Some set variants, like VT30, have fans; if A8 is present on your new board, it is expecting fans.

It is possible to jumper the connector A8 to disable the fan detection, but requires soldering wires to the board.

Ok, I see. But, if it the main board was working properly, wouldn't I now see a 11 Blink code like stated above? Would the TV turn on for a bit?

Right now, I plug the TV in and then I hear the first relay click, 2 seconds and the relay click again and 14 Blink Code.

[tom66]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

A8 is a fan connector.

Some set variants, like VT30, have fans; if A8 is present on your new board, it is expecting fans.

It is possible to jumper the connector A8 to disable the fan detection, but requires soldering wires to the board.

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Here are the 2 only noticeable differences I could find.

[J_Kane]

Re: Panasonic TC-P60GT30 - 14 Blink Error Code

Does the 60 have fans?

Is it still 14 blink or is it 11?

If it's still 14 I'm think the problem is elsewhere.

If it's 11 then that will be because the 55 has fans connecting to A8, with nothing connected it will trigger SOS 11.

Sure nothing is shorted? Shorted SC board can cause SOS 14,

The 60 does not have any fans.

Yup, still the 14 blink code.

I check the SC2 connection with my meter and no continuity and about 2.2 M ohms