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JimmysTGP replied to About test equipment that i needed

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10-15-2013, 01:59 PM
Re: About test equipment that i needed

Very true: If a tech can fix my car with one tool versus 20, than to me he's a better tech, however if that same tech has to return for something missed because of not making a correct diagnosis due to not having the correct test equipment, then he or she should not be repairing. ...

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JimmysTGP replied to About test equipment that i needed

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10-15-2013, 10:52 AM
Re: About test equipment that i needed

For years when repairing electronic equipment, I used only a fluke meter. Hardly ever did I use the companies oscilloscope or ESR meter. I actually feel the same as today about that, as I did then. But to get a true repair diagnosis, all those items that you listed is required. I would really want to think that soon all electronics will come with their own diagnostic circuits built-in, and in some cases its already here. However I do find myself wanting something more than needing something.

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JimmysTGP replied to Onkyo TX-NR616 won't stay powered on

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10-15-2013, 10:07 AM
Re: Onkyo TX-NR616 won't stay powered on

I would change out the whole preamp if you can. I played around with a carver receiver that was very similiar. hopefully all that happen was the cap blew which took out the output, but if your luck is like mine the whole preamp took a dump. good luck.

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JimmysTGP replied to Emerson LC320EM2 not powering up

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05-24-2013, 02:32 PM
Re: Emerson LC320EM2 not powering up

I ran into this train wreck last month. and the only conclusion I made is not the one your looking for, I never found the true problem, so I tossed it. Got to be to much time invested for such a small set. I replaced everything that I could find defective and still no power, same as yours it kept blowing the zeners. Sorry I couldn't be of any help.

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JimmysTGP replied to Can anyone Identify these boards?

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05-24-2013, 02:25 PM
Re: Can anyone Identify these boards?

The small board is the light that it needs just in case the bulbs sit for to long and can't restart by themselves.

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JimmysTGP replied to LG 60PK540 has audio, but no video

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02-11-2013, 03:40 PM
Re: LG 60PK540 has audio, but no video

However without a scope to determine all the voltages are present would be the only way for me to make decision, whether it his is panel or not. However it is rare occasion that plasma panel fail for no video, but I have seen it. Just dont keep thinking that it is not your panel, cause even if it is your y-sus or x-main just remember what there driving.

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JimmysTGP replied to LG 60PK540 has audio, but no video

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02-11-2013, 12:26 PM
Re: LG 60PK540 has audio, but no video

I say after replacing all those boards and you still are not receiving video that you have to blame the panel at that point, although it is impossible to have or purchase a panel just to verify this problem. Don't spend anymore time or money on the thing in MHO.

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JimmysTGP replied to Samsung LN40A650 triple vision picture help!

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08-08-2012, 07:47 AM
Re: Samsung LN40A650 triple vision picture help!

Without seeing any pictures of this problem my first guess would have to be main board, is the problem on all imputs as well as the On Screen Display (OSD).

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JimmysTGP replied to RCA L32WD22 Power Supply Has No Inverter +24 Volts

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07-31-2012, 07:38 AM
Re: RCA L32WD22 Power Supply Has No Inverter +24 Volts

If it was me I would replace TEA1532CT, I ran into a problem very simular which replacing the Mosfet didn't fix it. So I've learn from that, to replace the Drive Ic's. Good luck

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JimmysTGP replied to LCD panel breakdown??

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07-30-2012, 11:19 AM
Re: LCD panel breakdown??

No doubt it is the Panel, the question remains what caused it, By looking at it carefully I would rule out that it did this itself, something or someone had to have hit this with some force. The ones that I've seen are the ones that were hit by Wii controllers and beer bottles. Its just funny how, even as mad or drunk as you can get, your still able to find the center of the screen. lol

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JimmysTGP replied to Sony 46" kdl46v160 problem

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07-25-2012, 08:27 AM
Re: Sony 46" kdl46v160 problem

Me and guy at work did one 3 months ago by using chocolate (The heat absorber) cramming the chocolate between the case and ribbon. We leave it here at the shop and run it and has not acted up once. Good luck with it, but without replacing the whole Panel I don't know no other way.

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JimmysTGP replied to Vizio XVT473SV white screen but warms up

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07-25-2012, 08:18 AM
Re: Vizio XVT473SV white screen but warms up

A youtube video would be great to show this issue, however if just wanted to find a quick fix either between the T-con and LCD, no brainer, the least expensive.

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JimmysTGP replied to Sharp LC42a63m

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07-25-2012, 08:12 AM
Re: Sharp LC42a63m

It's almost sorda impossible to determine on exactly where the problem is located by the information given. First why was the SMPS needed to be replaced, was it totally Bad. Pictures of the back of TV helps us to determine closely on what to look for. I personally do not like to use other models of SMPS to fix a television. However in your case your one step ahead of the game by finding an alternative SMPS. Now again Pictures and Voltages can give us enough to help. BTW welcome to the forum.

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JimmysTGP replied to This is how to fix a Deawoo DP-42SM Plasma

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07-19-2012, 07:52 AM
Re: This is how to fix a Deawoo DP-42SM Plasma

Good find, I like to read stories where someone went out of their way to fix and ongoing issue.

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JimmysTGP replied to Samsung LN37A450C1D screen "dimming" issue

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07-19-2012, 07:42 AM
Re: Samsung LN37A450C1D screen "dimming" issue

Clean and reseat all your Ribbon cables. The LVDS cable and the cables going out of T-con to panel, but definitly sounds like a T-con possible panel issue, I don't think its your PS or your main. Also post up some Pics of this problem

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JimmysTGP replied to Help with 42PFL5432D/37

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07-03-2012, 10:37 AM
Re: Help with 42PFL5432D/37

It won't hurt to getting another PS, I don't know what your budget is, however if buying the PS for cheap could atleast answer more to what other problems the set may have, maybe the direction you may want to go.

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JimmysTGP replied to Help with 42PFL5432D/37

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07-03-2012, 09:05 AM
Re: Help with 42PFL5432D/37

I think the TV was hit by lightning or some type of power surge, me personally I don't continue working on sets that were damage under these conditions. What may happen is you may fix the TV but all the rest of the parts have taken some of the surge. But on the bright side is that you may fix the set and you will have a good working set. Good luck with this.

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JimmysTGP replied to Samsung LN-46A530 issues with HDMI

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07-03-2012, 08:46 AM
Re: Samsung LN-46A530 issues with HDMI

I'll need the rest of your model code and the version of the set it should be on the side.

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JimmysTGP replied to Samsung LN-46A530 issues with HDMI

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06-27-2012, 08:30 AM
Re: Samsung LN-46A530 issues with HDMI

I remember these LCDs Running very HOT, and it seem like everytime it was the hard to find T-con giving problems. But definitly does not sound like your issue. First thought was upgrade, but if that didn't fix it then it would be your main board intermittly giving you this problem. You can try the system reset first. Keep us informed.

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JimmysTGP replied to Have I been sold a faulty T-con

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06-27-2012, 07:46 AM
Re: Have I been sold a faulty T-con

Yes, if you have replace the T-con and results the same then Panel was the problem originally. Sometimes I have been able to manipulate by Jamming something behind the TCP ribbon cable thats causing the Bad connection. However its not Permanent fix.

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