Laid flat, or standing upright? How do you fix it?

[el3ctroded]

I've seen and heard many different things about not laying a plasma or LCD screen down flat because it can damage the panel.

In a way it makes sense that it could cause unneeded stress on the panel and thus cause it to crack.

The question then becomes: Do we attempt to work on the screens standing up?

So far I've been tilting the screens so they are proped at about a 45deg angle on a sofa with the cusions used to support the panel. Thoughts?

[AudioCraZ]

Re: Laid flat, or standing upright? How do you fix it?

I believe the whole "no laying flat" is for transporting, especially for vehicles. They extra gravity from bumps and dips in the road can cause the thin screen to flex far enough to break. I have worked on screens laying flat all the time, just make sure nothing is under it, and if possible, tape cardboard to the front of the screen to protect it during repair.

If you are really worried about it, get some acoustic foam, and use it to support the screen when it is laying down.

[Innov8tive1]

Re: Laid flat, or standing upright? How do you fix it?

On some you have to remove the base to remove some of the circuit boards so you really don't have a choice. I have been using styrofoam to gently lay them on face first.

[stj]

Re: Laid flat, or standing upright? How do you fix it?

i lay them on a towel.

[PlainBill]

Re: Laid flat, or standing upright? How do you fix it?

The best is a sturdy, non abrasive material. Philips recommends a pair of anti-static foam beams roughly 6" square and 3' long. They are laid on the workbench and the set laid face down on them. You can even slide a mirror onto the workbench and see the screen.

PlainBill

[cadiman]

Re: Laid flat, or standing upright? How do you fix it?

I made a pair of metal stands that bolt to the back. It really depends on the type of tv it is. I like a beach towel or clean cardboard if I place them face down. I always move them upright. As plainbill said above It`s nice to see the picture if you have it raised off the table a bit.