So it cannot be lead-free solder?
I covered the point in flux then brought iron close to the flux to heat it up...i then put lead free solder between the iron and the point...the point did not melt....
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Re: Solder not melting... Ugh! Help!
So it cannot be lead-free solder?
I covered the point in flux then brought iron close to the flux to heat it up...i then put lead free solder between the iron and the point...the point did not melt....
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Re: Solder not melting... Ugh! Help!
"Add flux and a bit of leaded solder at the joint."
Can you dumb this part down some?What do you mean? And I have lead-free solder will that work?
....Also my soldering iron is 60 watts...Leave a comment:
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Solder not melting... Ugh! Help!
Bought soldering iron that heats up to 480 degreses.
Working on resistor on my LG plasma 50 inch PSU
So I let it heat up, then put a copper strip between the resistor "nipple" and the iron.
After doing that a bit, i put the iron directly on the resistor "nipple"
Doing that has malformed the nipple some, but simply wont melt it so I can "suck it" up with my vacuum pump.
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Need help dismounting my PSU from TV.... :S
So I need to dismount the PSU from my tv so i can work on it...
How do you disconnect these cables?These are the only things preventing me from getting the PSU off..
Id tried gently pulling on the cables and that didnt work...
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So im about to replace 2 resistors on my LG...question...
Im about to replace 2 resistors on my LG 50PJ350 's PSU
Here is the kit that im using:
[url]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LLWZY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/url]
Now does it matter what solder I use for this? This kit came with some sort of lead-free...im guessing standard electrical solder
any advice for a noob would be appreciated
https://Im about to replace 2 resist...F8&psc=1[/url]
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Re: Need help figuring out whats wrong with my LG 50PJ350
Hmmm..you see those sets of insulated wires going into the psu ?How would you discconnect those so you can take the psu off the TV??
When I unscrew all the bolts holding the psu down,the wires are the only thing preventing me from pullling it all the way off.Leave a comment:
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Re: Need help figuring out whats wrong with my LG 50PJ350
Ok thanks , and will I be able to do this without dismounting the psu?Leave a comment:
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Re: Need help figuring out whats wrong with my LG 50PJ350
Ok thanks.Any tips for removing the current resistors?Leave a comment:
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Re: Need help figuring out whats wrong with my LG 50PJ350
Well needless to say after a bunch of B.S. the repair shop came up with,They said they made a mistake and there was only 2 defaulted resistors( The exact 2 resistors tom mentioned at the beginning of this thread before I even took the TV into repair, Good call tom!) ... I decided I didnt want to do business with them so I told them dont repair it,and they only took $70 instead of $170...
Well I know the parts I need,and that I need to remove the current resistors and solder new ones on.Can anyone give me any...Last edited by joyride; 04-27-2013, 04:54 PM.Leave a comment:
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Re: Looking for a new TV, what is a reliable,durable brand?LCD,LED or PLASMA?
thanks tom,your the man.Ill let you know how it goesLeave a comment:
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Re: Looking for a new TV, what is a reliable,durable brand?LCD,LED or PLASMA?
Haha exactly.
Ok well thanks for the advice.To bad theres no costcos around here.I think im going to order this one off amazon..this is the one your talking about right?
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TC-P60U50-60-Inch-600Hz-Plasma/dp/B008KCSMHS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=HXRE1NMT5BOW&coliid=I11GI0FDALEGWX[/url]
And wow 600hz...everything in bestbuy/walmart is 120hz.Maybe like one 240hz.600hz is a good thing right?Or does that refresh rate...Last edited by joyride; 04-21-2013, 04:24 PM.Leave a comment:
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Re: Looking for a new TV, what is a reliable,durable brand?LCD,LED or PLASMA?
Hmmm well I dont really need a smart tv.If i need internet on my tv i just plug my laptop into the hdmi and use a wireless keyboard/mouse.
Thanks tom.Im seriouslly considering the panasonic u50 or ut50....
Any advice on buying warranties? ive been looking at squaretrade but trying to find something better. They offer 4 years for about $150.You can get repairs done up the retail value of the TV.Pretty sure that 4 years doesnt add itself to the 1 year manufacturer warranty,so...Last edited by joyride; 04-21-2013, 03:51 PM.Leave a comment:
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Re: Looking for a new TV, what is a reliable,durable brand?LCD,LED or PLASMA?
Basically I ment does the u50 and the s50 generally use the same QUALITY resistors,caps,etc?Or is one higher quality than the other?
I mean im sure certain TV brands,or just older models within a brand use cheap,chinese electonic components made to break,hence this forums name,vs. high quality electronic components made to last.Last edited by joyride; 04-21-2013, 01:37 PM.Leave a comment:
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Re: Looking for a new TV, what is a reliable,durable brand?LCD,LED or PLASMA?
So everything on the inside is mostly the same,as capacitors,resistors,etc.?
Also,Panasonic is known to use circuits that last a long time?
thanksLeave a comment:
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Re: Looking for a new TV, what is a reliable,durable brand?LCD,LED or PLASMA?
Thanks tom.I will def. consider those panasonics.Everyone seems to say they are good tvs that last a long time.
Is there any significant difference bettween the u50/ut50 and the s60/st60 that you know of?Leave a comment:
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Re: Looking for a new TV, what is a reliable,durable brand?LCD,LED or PLASMA?
Im considering :
1) VIZIO E601i-A3 its a great price and has good reviews. [URL="http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-E601i-A3-60-inch-1080p-120Hz/dp/B009H8JOZS/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1366555061&sr=1-4&keywords=60-inch+tv"]LINK[/URL]
2)Samsung PN60E530 [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PN60E530-60-Inch-1080p-Plasma/dp/B0075814YQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1366555634&sr=1-2&keywords=60-inch+tv"]LINK[/URL]
...Last edited by joyride; 04-21-2013, 09:04 AM.Leave a comment:
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Looking for a new TV, what is a reliable,durable brand?LCD,LED or PLASMA?
Im looking for a new 60 in. tv now, any recomended brands thats use good capacitors,resistors,etc? Any brands that I should completly avoid?
Also, LED ,LCD or PLASMA?
Wanted some advice from the pros.
thanks
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Re: Need help figuring out whats wrong with my LG 50PJ350
Ok so I brought the TV to a TV repair shop and they are saying that there is 10 bad resistors on the PSU and that they cant solder on new resistors,they have to replace the whole PSU , for $170.....does this sound like something that would happen with the signs I listed?Is it that hard to solder on new resistors?
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Re: Need help figuring out whats wrong with my LG 50PJ350
Ok guys thanks for the help,Once i get a new multimeter sometime this week i will let you guys know what happens
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Re: Need help figuring out whats wrong with my LG 50PJ350
It stays on 1 unless i can manage to bring the very tip of one probe to the very tip of the other probe,and then it will flash random numbers between 80-180Leave a comment:
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