CE Tech Tips — April 2018

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Due the danger and complexity of electronics repair, the following shared technical tips are intended for professional reference only. Please refer to manufacturer’s recommendations as Encompass does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or safety of this information.

LG TV, 37LG50
Reason for Service:  On Screen Display flashed “This function is not available now.”
Solution: Leaky switch found on the keyboard.  SW108 

Magnavox TV, 37MF321D
Reason for Service:  Dead
Solution: Replaced the following to fix set:  1H00 crystal, 8238.277.36071 & Caps 2H08, 2H09,  2238.869.75478

Mitsubishi TV, VS6051
Reason for Service:  Picture too bright
Solution:  Found bad R9A45, 180 ohm / half W.

Panasonic Plasma,  TC-P50U50
Reason for Service:  Shutdown, 8 blink code
Solution:  Found Q051 shorted on SS board; replacing fixed the set. 

Samsung TV, IN46A500T1FXZA
Reason for Service: Picture too bright, washed out
Solution: Replacing U7 on T-Con fixed set.  AS19-H16.  Note: There is solder under  IC as well as pins. 

Sony TV, KDL40V4100
Reason for Service: Picture too bright
Solution: Replace T-Con or AS15-F IC on T-Con.

RCA TV,  PTK195
Reason for Service:  No video, has HV and filament
Solution: Replace CR14501 near Vert IC. Could also be Vert IC; turn up G2 to see if Vert is collapsed.

Toshiba Combo,  MW27H62
Reason for Service:  Intermittent shutdown, red light goes out
Solution:  Replacing Digital board with #72783951 fixed set.

Vizio TV,  E320VL
Reason for Service:  Set comes on, logo goes from amber to white, then shuts down
Solution: Replacing U18 EEPROM fixed set.