Plasma repair know how's?

[deeveus 81]

Just bought a 60" LG Plasma on TradeMe.

It's said faulty PDP module due to green lines down the screen, the lines don't look too bad IMO.

I've read on forums (that suggests otherwise) prior to bidding that it can be loose connections via ribbons or cables. Is there anyone here in the know or who has access to 2nd hand parts?

Cheers.

[Allanw 1071]

Just bought a 60" LG Plasma on TradeMe.

It's said faulty PDP module due to green lines down the screen, the lines don't look too bad IMO.

I've read on forums (that suggests otherwise) prior to bidding that it can be loose connections via ribbons or cables. Is there anyone here in the know or who has access to 2nd hand parts?

Cheers.

A mate of mine owns a shop that does repairs, and a lot of repairs under warranty (pretty sure he does LG - he can get me a new LG TV).

More often than not, it is big expensive parts that need replacing. For some reason, the companies do replace the parts... which are often only a few hundred dollars less than a new TV! Plus they're paying for labour.

He MAY have parts around, but doesn't keep much.

Chances are, the seller has had it looked at, and the tech said it was something more (perhaps why they say it's the PDP - it's not uncommon for them to crap out, and they're usually the most expensive part - sometimes more than the TV cost new!).

I can ask him, if you PM me model numbers and the bits you want to try.

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2132]

Whats the model number? how old? I may have something at work, it may/is probably cross compatible with other LG models.

Edit: Dodgy ribbon cables not uncommon on the LG models. also check caps arent domed etc.

Edited May 14, 2013 by _Ethrty-Andy_

[deeveus 81]

Cheers, model number is : 60PS80FD 60" LG Plazzie.