Re: Can't find MainBoard replacement for Samsung Plasma PS42B430P2D ??

Thanks a bunch tw2005; as it happens, I've reflowed the MainBoard and it's working...for now. I suspect I'll have to get a new mainboard soon, so those websites have helped a lot. Very happy so spend ~$150 on a replacement board rather than fork out for a new TV at moment
Cheers
Zeureo

Hi BadCaps, I hope someone can help me!!
My Samsung Plasma won't start up - no lights at all, no response with remote.
I have been able to do the self-test (unplug LVDS, jumper Test block etc.) and I successfully get the test colour scrolling thingy.

As far as I can tell, its my MainBoard which is faulty. However, I can't find the exact match for the part (assuming the number I'm quoting is correct), and I don't know how to tell which parts may be compatible.

Now, I don't need anything except the HDMI slots to be working; I don't care about the TV tuner...

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