Re: e701i-a3 no picture but backlights

Looks like the new T-con board did the trick for me.

Thanks!

Re: e701i-a3 no picture but backlights



That does sound like what mine looks like. Blocky and out of focus. I may try a second new Tcon because perhaps I blew the last new one. I'll let you know how it goes....

Re: e701i-a3 no picture but backlights



I can't get a photo right now unfortunately, but I followed the pictures and videos that Freak has posted on how to remove it. I unplugged the white ribbon at the bottom and then carefully pulled off the five tabs to remove the side driver component and set it aside. I put the metal cover back on the side with the white ribbon at the bottom unattached to anything.

I can snap a photo tonight if that will help. Thanks for helping me through this!...

Re: e701i-a3 no picture but backlights



Here has been my process:[LIST][*]Only backlight, no boot-up[*]Remove the right white ribbon and see no change. Re-attach right white ribbon[*]Remove the left white ribbon and see no change. Re-attach left white ribbon[*]Remove both white ribbons and see no change. Re-attach both white ribbons[*]Order t-con board and install[*]Get boot-up but picture is black/blurry on right side with horizontal line across entire screen 1/3 of the way up from the bottom (previous photo)[*]Remove right white ribbon and right side driver panel[*]Get...

Re: e701i-a3 no picture but backlights

It sure would be awesome if there was a save. Here's a pic of the picture. I assumed this was a panel issue, but since I don't know what I'm talking about any advice would be wonderful....

Re: e701i-a3 no picture but backlights

Looks like it is a bad panel for me. I replaced the t-con and now it boots, but the right half of the screen is gone and there's a horizontal bar across the bottom. I guess I should just trash the TV.

Re: e701i-a3 no picture but backlights

I have unplugged the left white ribbon and still just backlight when I power it up; and then I tried the right white ribbon, and still just backlight. I even tried unplugging them both. I ordered a t-con board to get here in a few days.

For my TV, Vizio said it was purchased after the recall date so best to just buy a new TV. Does this indicate that the side drivers are okay and I just need to install the new t-Con board? I don't want to burn a t-con board without being sure about the side drivers.

Thanks in ...