How to clean a TV ( Plasma ) from smoke and nicotine

[fluxflux]

Hi All,

This one is more genal question rather then a repair question ... but to avoid to make some mistakes which could end ab in a disaster I would like to ask you first.

I've bougnt an used Plasma (TX-P46VT30) . The previous owner smoked a lot and the TV smells very strong .

After cleaning the usual parts (Front and Backcover) I also would like to clean the PCB (Maingoard, Power Supply, etc.)

- How should I do this?
- Would Isopropol Alcohol do it?
- Are there any other electronic cleaner usefull?
- Should I bathe the PCBs in in?
- If yes, how long should I let them dry?

hmmm... never done it before.

Kind Regards

FluxFlux

[Moreno83]

Re: How to clean a TV ( Plasma ) from smoke and nicotine

This panel has anti reflection coating that is glued to the glass , same idea as the glass that is glued to the LCD panels on samsung/apple mobiles. They used uv glue for that.
So a good chance the smoke has gotten into the coating which you cant get rid of unless you remove the coating. ( I did it before but you get a shiny panel ).

You could try to clean the boards a little with alcohol but the smell will never get out of the boards. Definately dont bath them!!

Your best bet is to remove all the boards and dust and clean the tv from the inside. I would clean the fans inside , they are dust collectors and they spread the "smoke smell" into the air.

[Moreno83]

Re: How to clean a TV ( Plasma ) from smoke and nicotine

Ps , reflow the solder pads under the SCboard ( board on the left ). You will see the pads are a bit dark.
Replace the screws for screws with lockwashers.

You need to do this or your second hand tv wont work for a long time....

Search the forums for "7 blinks"

[fluxflux]

Re: How to clean a TV ( Plasma ) from smoke and nicotine

Thank You Moreno,

I'll do so.

Just seen it's a typo; It's a

TX-P46VT20E

It had a Error Code 11 (faulty fans - all three of them) and I got it for 30 €.

Kind regards

FluxFlux

[Moreno83]

Re: How to clean a TV ( Plasma ) from smoke and nicotine

Aah ok , i thought it was the VT30.

VT20 is still a good tv , Ysus fails alot though