TH-50PHW5 Panasonic Plasma Display (Monitor)

[domer911]

This is typical for me. I have this issue with my 16 year-old plasma monitor as portions of the screen go all WHITE intermittently. Lower left quarter, upper left quarter, left side altogether. Never right half of the monitor (yet).

I found this forum, and went back into the living room to take a picture of the picture. No white sections. This is typical for me.

I know they will be back, so I am posting anyway. Any ideas?

[domer911]

Re: TH-50PHW5 Panasonic Plasma Display (Monitor)

that didn't take long...here's the shot

[tom66]

Re: TH-50PHW5 Panasonic Plasma Display (Monitor)

Do you have the back of the set off?
I would check the LVDS cable between the main board and the control board is well seated. It's a common issue on some older Panasonic sets causing issues with one half of the display.

[domer911]

Re: TH-50PHW5 Panasonic Plasma Display (Monitor)

Do you have the back of the set off?
I would check the LVDS cable between the main board and the control board is well seated. It's a common issue on some older Panasonic sets causing issues with one half of the display.

Thanks. I don't have it off at the moment, but that will go on my to-do list this week. Thanks, I am grateful for the lead!

[domer911]

Re: TH-50PHW5 Panasonic Plasma Display (Monitor)

which is the main board and which is the control board?

[tom66]

Re: TH-50PHW5 Panasonic Plasma Display (Monitor)

Upload a picture of the boards in the chassis and we'll have a look.