Re: Samsung PN50A510 P3FXZA Plasma Cycling On/Off

Actually the Poly cap is closer to the size than the tantalum, which actually is larger than the original. I ordered both caps. The values are the same and being a beginner I had no problem soldering. I simply put a spot of solder on one side, using tweezers solder it and then the other side. TV is still working great. My neighbor suggested I could have used scotch tape to hold it and then just soldered thru it. I did not have to use that method. My tools are very limited so anyone with a steady hand can do it. The poly as my neighbor...

Re: Samsung PN50A510 P3FXZA Plasma Cycling On/Off

Hello, I am new to your forum, but the information I obtained was spot on! I have a Samsung, PN50A550S1FXZA Plasma TV. It was turning off and on. I am new to electronic repairs, but my neighbor is a electrical engineer. I did have to blown capacitors on the Y-Buffer board, but after repairing them it still was turning off and on. Your info on the C102 capacitor has my Plasma working great! Under the guidance of my neighbor I replaced the capacitor with a poly capacitor instead of the tantalum. He related that the poly is a better...