Re: Vizio XVT3D650SV LED Horizontal Lines - Poor Picture/Color - HDMI Inputs Dead

Thanks, that's what I figured.

After reading threads about ribbon cables I thought I'd poke around. Went around the boards pushing gently on the ribbon cables to see if that could help. Well sure enough it I believe it did because after doing so, the poor color went away and now only a small visible line exists on the right side of the TV. At least it is watchable again now for the moment.

On the hunt for a replacement main board....

Re: Vizio XVT3D650SV LED Horizontal Lines - Poor Picture/Color - HDMI Inputs Dead

Any ideas on which board i might try to diagnose first?

To me, the HDMI inputs going out says main board. But, the poor color has me wondering if there are multiple issue now?

thanks again for any help.

Title should read vertical lines not horizontal. Mods please edit if possible. Thanks.

I have gone through many vizio threads over the last week and I think I am ready to tackle this frustrating TV.

First, vertical lines appeared in picture the and then the 5 HDMI inputs went out shortly after that (maybe a couple months). When they went out, I limped the TV along using RGB video cables. The lines were a moving target for a while, i.e. they weren't always in the same place and weren't always visible, sometimes they went away. More recently the lines were static and always...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

Introduction:

I am James. A retired guy with digital multi meter and 2 crappy vizios hoping to keep alive and not have to pay thousands again. very disappointed with vizio but by reading the posts here, many are.

Not much electronics experience but have been able to diagnose a number of problems with other household items such as my air conditioning circuit board in the past. I am slow but can follow directions well.

SoCal area between palm springs and LA.

Gratefull...