Re: vizio gone bad

thanks for the input. Something about myself, I've been fiddling around electronics for a lot of years, but since I retired about 6 years ago, did I really get into troubleshooting. I love it! I've got a lot of equipment (albeit mostly older stuff). I've built some meters and power supplies. I can pick up slight differences on circuit boards and components(such as discoloring and heat signatures.) I prefer to work off of schematics, but I don't like to pay for them. I don't have the money. I'm a fix-it man. I can fix just about anything(riding lawnmowers, heat...

Re: vizio gone bad

Thanks for the replies, My problem isn't the power supply,(for a change). I have all the voltages at all of the connectors. It turns on and I get the ccfl's lit, but no video or sound.I've replaced two of the ics and am getting ready to order some questionable components. It sure would be easier with some schematics to go over.

does anybody know where I can find a full set of prints for a vx42l. I have found plenty of partial service manuals. All are missing about 4 chapters and the index, which is supposed to have the schematics and component list. I even contacted Vizio and got no help. Thanks, Mike T