I recently was given a UN70NU6900FXZA that would only boot loop once plugged in (auto powers on when plugged in). I found that disconnecting the lower (right side) LVDS ribbon, then plugging the TV in, followed by reconnecting the lower LVDS ribbon will allow the TV to work 100% normal as far as I can tell (no lines, no discoloration, no dimming or anything like that).

I tried the tape method on the lower LVDS ribbon and found that if I cover pins 10 and 11 (counting from the bottom up) allows the TV to boot normal but 25% screen all the way to the right side is discolored. While...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

Hello, I am a new member to the forum. I am an industrial electronics technician that most works on control systems, PLC programming and SCADA systems.

I have been reading through TV repair posts for the last week and learned enough to get a free TV working again though I am having some issues with it still. I am hoping to learn more in the coming days.