Repair Scenario 2
Symptom: The TV turns on, but the picture is very dark.
Troubleshooting: All ―Vital Signs‖ measure OK.
Repair: Place the TV in service mode and activate the Logic Test Patterns. If the video is still dark, replace the defective
X Drive. If the video restores to normal when you use the Logic Test Patterns, replace the defective Main Board.
This concludes ―Checking the Vital Signs‖. Look for Plasma TV Repair Made Simple, Part 3 in the next issue of Tech Talk!
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Above: The Samsung PN58C6500TF 58 inch Plasma TV