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by ChubbsTech
Wed May 12, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: DLP, LCD Projection, and other RPTV
Topic: LG DLP Bluing
Replies: 1
Views: 3907

Re: LG DLP Bluing

Hello, brainfry. Ok from the very few info that you provided it could be 3 possible causes. My first suggestion would be to inspect the color wheel, see if it has any burns on it, any discoloration also. If you find anything out of the ordinary you’ll need to replace it. Second thing that could be i...
by ChubbsTech
Wed May 12, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Replaced Lamp, will sometimes turn on, sometimes n
Replies: 2
Views: 6299

Re: Replaced Lamp, will sometimes turn on, sometimes n

Hello KrissiH. Since Viore seams to be the same as Samsung, you could try to reset the lamp timer same as all the Samsung tvs: http://www.fixyourdlp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1050 Now that start up sound that you mentioned, is it buzzing noise? a humming or clicking? If so there is a possib...
by ChubbsTech
Wed May 12, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: TV just shuts off by itself sometimes!
Replies: 15
Views: 15636

Re: TV just shuts off by itself sometimes!

Hello GGorman04. So far you tv has only shut down once, am I right? If so that probably means that after you took it out and reinstalled it, the tv lamp timer reset it self automatically. In most Samsung after you replace the lamp you have to manually reset the lamp timer, so if the tv turns itself ...
by ChubbsTech
Wed May 12, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Replaced Color Wheel and now DVIorHDMI dont work
Replies: 7
Views: 8037

Re: Replaced Color Wheel and now DVIorHDMI dont work

Have you tried resetting the software on the service menu back to factory settings? I’m seriously suspecting that might be a software issue. If you’re not to sure with messing up your tv I suggest you find a service manual online to determined exactly where you can reset the software on you service ...
by ChubbsTech
Wed May 12, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung Dlp
Replies: 5
Views: 6694

Re: Samsung Dlp

Hello again jimb. So the menu background has green checkers but the actual menu is unaffected? If so, then the main suspect may be the digital board, you could inspect the board physically for any swollen capacitors or cold soldering, how ever if your not very technical, I suggest you buy a new one....
by ChubbsTech
Tue May 11, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: Panasonic Discussion
Topic: PT-52LCX16 Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 31674

Re: PT-52LCX16 Questions

Hello tcallen37 & fixmytv. Ok before you buy new ballast inspect the lamp connector, see if it’s burned or melted in any way. If so, there is a high possibility that you didn’t insert the lamp with enclosure all the way in, thus creating an arc of current. As for the ballast part number, you’ll ...
by ChubbsTech
Tue May 11, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
Topic: WD-65735 issue
Replies: 3
Views: 5243

Re: WD-65735 issue

Hello again frankfort16.
First of all, is your lamp older than 2 or 3 years? If yes, then it’s more than obvious that you need a new lamp, regardless if the problem is not the lamp. Plus it’s the easiest & cheapest part to replace then any other.
Good luck.
by ChubbsTech
Tue May 11, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Replaced Color Wheel and now DVIorHDMI dont work
Replies: 7
Views: 8037

Re: Replaced Color Wheel and now DVIorHDMI dont work

Hello again Crowguys. So you get picture in the analog inputs, the have bad picture but good color. My recommendation is that you double check all of the cables inside of the TV that you disconnected; first thing to look for is if any pins on the cable where twisted, or not fully connected. One you ...
by ChubbsTech
Tue May 11, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
Topic: WD-65735 issue
Replies: 3
Views: 5243

Re: WD-65735 issue

Hello frankfort16. There is a very high possibility that you just need to replace your lamp. A very common sign that you need a new lamp is when your picture is getting dimmer & dimmer, after some time only the sound remains. Another possible cause could be the ballast, but I highly doubt it, fi...
by ChubbsTech
Tue May 11, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Replaced Color Wheel and now DVIorHDMI dont work
Replies: 7
Views: 8037

Re: Replaced Color Wheel and now DVIorHDMI dont work

Hello Crowguys. Let me see if I got this right, after the replacement of your color wheel, you only get the TV, VCR & Component on your TV menu. So the rest like, PC, VGA & HDMI are disabled? Another question is, when you hook up a device (like a DVD player) using a component cable, do you g...
by ChubbsTech
Tue May 11, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HLR6167 DLP TV, loud noise, picture magenta now
Replies: 9
Views: 10454

Re: HLR6167 DLP TV, loud noise, picture magenta now

Hello thesupafly. From the sound of things my first instinct would be to physically inspect the color wheel. If you find it shattered, out of place, or if it doesn’t spin freely (makes a noise while you spin it manually), then you’ll have to replace it. While you have your tv open, also clean the in...
by ChubbsTech
Tue May 11, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: Screen blocks and darkness on 56hm195
Replies: 3
Views: 8543

Re: Screen blocks and darkness on 56hm195

Hello Chris03. The reason that the tv worked perfectly for 30 min after cleaning the inside of your tv is that maybe the issue is related with the DMD overheating. You could try looking for the DMD board on the web, there are some companies that sell tv parts online, one example is http://www.discou...
by ChubbsTech
Mon May 10, 2010 11:53 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
Topic: Ballast issue?
Replies: 5
Views: 7278

Re: Ballast issue?

Hello darianw. From the sound of things, it all indicates that it’s the ballast, how ever there is one other thing you can try before you go out buying new ballast. Have you reset the lamp timer when you replaced the lamp? Here is a post that addresses that issue for the exact TV model. http://www.f...
by ChubbsTech
Mon May 10, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HLR5067WX/XAA wont turn on
Replies: 5
Views: 7325

Re: HLR5067WX/XAA wont turn on

Hello again Manuel.
Did you install it correctly? You might want to double check both connectors, another question; did you properly close the entire back of the tv set? Did you clean the inside of your tv free from dust & mold?
Keep me posted.
by ChubbsTech
Mon May 10, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung Dlp
Replies: 5
Views: 6694

Re: Samsung Dlp

Hello jimb. To be honest I could help you a little more if you could post a picture of the problem, but here goes. There is a high possibility it might be the DMD board that’s defective and the source of your picture problem. Try pushing the TV menu button, if the menu is also affected by the checke...
by ChubbsTech
Mon May 10, 2010 9:46 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Sound But No Picture Unless I Use Mute 1 8 2 Power
Replies: 16
Views: 18291

Re: Sound But No Picture Unless I Use Mute 1 8 2 Power

Hello again sactown. Here are some pictures of a DMD board that I pulled from a Samsung tv also where the part number is under the legend “code” printed on the board. DSC02369.JPG DSC02370.JPG Note: as you can see I removed the metal protective cage, so you’ll have to do the same. If you have no luc...
by ChubbsTech
Mon May 10, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HL-R4667W freezes, sound works, shuts off
Replies: 4
Views: 6252

Re: HL-R4667W freezes, sound works, shuts off

Hello bylebo. There is a very high probability that the analog video board might have some kind of malfunction. You see, when you have a problem with the picture and you’re using a digital signal cable (HDMI, VGA computer monitor & DVI) then the problem could be related to the digital board, how...
by ChubbsTech
Mon May 10, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung dlp hnl467x will not power on HELP
Replies: 16
Views: 15736

Re: Samsung dlp hnl467x will not power on HELP

Hello marellano7. The problem that you are describing can be related either a bad DMD or a bad Digital video board. See if you can bring up the TV menu, pressing that button on your remote. If you manage to see the TV menu perfectly then you can discard the DMD and focus on the Digital.board. If the...
by ChubbsTech
Fri May 07, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: DLP, LCD Projection, and other RPTV
Topic: Blue spot on LCD screen panasonicMODEL PT-52LCX35
Replies: 1
Views: 4559

Re: Blue spot on LCD screen panasonicMODEL PT-52LCX35

Hello bslobo. The reason why the blue spot still remains is because the lamp only emits white light. The one in charge of giving color to the picture is the 3 LCD chips (red, blue & green). There is a probability the one or two chips might have started to burn in some areas due to the heat emitt...
by ChubbsTech
Thu May 06, 2010 10:50 pm
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: Screen blocks and darkness on 56hm195
Replies: 3
Views: 8543

Re: Screen blocks and darkness on 56hm195

Hello Chris03. It looks like it might be one of the boards; the first test you can try is with your remote, push the tv menu button. If the tv menu is also affected by the blocks its probably your DMD board, if not the the video boards (analog or digital) are to blame. Here is a post that might help...
by ChubbsTech
Thu May 06, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: 46HM84 powers off, blinking green light
Replies: 2
Views: 6764

Re: 46HM84 powers off, blinking green light

Hello jsallnite. First of all, have you cleaned the inside of your tv in the last six moths? If not then parts overheating might be the cause. Also check if all of the fans are working properly, even if one is not working as it should, that alone could be the reason for your TV shutting down. Keep m...
by ChubbsTech
Thu May 06, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: 62HM14 issues turns on with no picture or sound
Replies: 1
Views: 5785

Re: 62HM14 issues turns on with no picture or sound

Hello stockinteg. Since you have already replaced the lamp and ballast, that only leaves the color wheel or the fans. A bad digital, analog board, light engine or DMD boards are no reason for the tv not turning on. You might want to open up your tv and inspect if all of the fans are working properly...
by ChubbsTech
Thu May 06, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: LG/Zenith Discussion
Topic: Replaced the bulb, my picture is still yellow
Replies: 6
Views: 10950

Re: Replaced the bulb, my picture is still yellow

Hello TheBossT127. First of all I would like to point out that the lamp only emits white light, that’s the reason why a new bulb didn’t fix the problem. The one in charge of giving color to the picture you see on the screen is the color wheel. Now there is a small possibility that the wheel might ha...
by ChubbsTech
Thu May 06, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Shuts off, still sound, white dots, sometimes line
Replies: 2
Views: 4308

Re: Shuts off, still sound, white dots, sometimes line

Hello theswoleguy. Looks like you’re in a real pickle. First of all I also think you have a problem with your DMD board. However if you try to install the substitute DMD that you are contemplating its very probable that it wont be 100% compatible, and you’ll get some kind of distortions in the pictu...
by ChubbsTech
Thu May 06, 2010 4:07 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: need help half the screen is turning off
Replies: 1
Views: 2489

Re: need help half the screen is turning off

Hello raz4081. Ok the way to narrow down the problem is to check all the external inputs on the back of the TV. Try connecting a DVD with component cables (white, red & yellow). See if you get the same problem. If you do that means that both digital and analog board signals are affected. That le...
by ChubbsTech
Thu May 06, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: problem with samsung hlp5063wx/xaa
Replies: 1
Views: 3013

Re: problem with samsung hlp5063wx/xaa

Hello Gene. Its sounds like a capacitor might have blown up. The first thing you might want to do is open up your TV and check the powers supply board (it’s typically a yellow big board with the biggest capacitors). If you see a defective one you can go to your local electronics store, buy an exact ...
by ChubbsTech
Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: Sharp Discussion
Topic: Overheating?
Replies: 7
Views: 13030

Re: Overheating?

Hello again larryokiscout. The reason why your tv last 20 minutes with out a hitch is because as the tv warms up, either one of those capacitors gets swollen ( it doesn’t tolerate the temperature once the tv is in full operation mode) or a circuit has a thin amount of soldering (as you know solder b...
by ChubbsTech
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HLR5067WX/XAA wont turn on
Replies: 5
Views: 7325

Re: HLR5067WX/XAA wont turn on

Hello Manuel. The first thing that come to mind when you hear a buzzing or humming sound is a defective color wheel, especially when it sounded like something broke. My first recommendation is to inspect the color wheel physically, if its shattered then that would be the reason for your tv failure. ...
by ChubbsTech
Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Sharp Discussion
Topic: Overheating?
Replies: 7
Views: 13030

Re: Overheating?

Hello larryokiscout. I think I might be able to provide some assistance since I have seen this problem twice on Toshiba DLP TVs. It’s very probable that it’s not your color wheel, other wise your tv would shut off automatically & immediately once the DMD board detect an abnormality. How ever the...
by ChubbsTech
Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HLS5679W won't turn on
Replies: 11
Views: 12455

Re: HLS5679W won't turn on

Ok, you probably didn’t know this but your Samsung TV uses a LED instead of a lamp & a color wheel, it uses 18 leds. So you may need a new led module.
by ChubbsTech
Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: samsung HLR5667 Freezes up
Replies: 4
Views: 3930

Re: samsung HLR5667 Freezes up

Hello again justgreene. Ok, let’s start from the basics. It’s almost certain that you need a new lamp, 4 years is above average life span. So my first recommendation is that you buy a new lamp, install it and see if it works. If nothing happens and you still hear the clicking sound, the next step wo...
by ChubbsTech
Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HLS5679W won't turn on
Replies: 11
Views: 12455

Re: HLS5679W won't turn on

Hello again stuck777. The sponsor of this forum (http://www.discount-merchant.com/ ) is a nice option if you want to buy the lamp & ballast, I purchased about a dozen items from them and only once the package was delayed a day, the prices seam pretty good compared to samsungparts. Plus you can v...
by ChubbsTech
Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: samsung HLR5667 Freezes up
Replies: 4
Views: 3930

Re: samsung HLR5667 Freezes up

Hello justgreene. The first thing that stands out from your post is the clicking sound. That is a symptom that can be related to the ballast. When the ballast is sending irregular voltage to the lamp it also may damage the lamp. So before you look into the digital video or DMD board you might want t...
by ChubbsTech
Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HLS5679W won't turn on
Replies: 11
Views: 12455

Re: HLS5679W won't turn on

Hello stuck777. First of all, if you are ready to invest some money, and plan to keep your tv for another 3 or 4 years get ready. The first thing you need is a brand new lamp mostly because it’s the easiest part to replace. These lamps last between 2 to 3 years so it’s very possible that your lamp h...
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Color wheel looks ok but not spinning
Replies: 1
Views: 3426

Re: Color wheel looks ok but not spinning

Hello srjy2k2. In my personal experience ive seen many color wheels that look perfect on the outside, don’t make any noises while spinning, but are very stiff. This is causes when the middle bearing is dislocated or depressurized. Thus causing the color wheel NOT to return to its original place whil...
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:50 pm
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: 62MX195 problems.. vertical lines and ghosting
Replies: 3
Views: 6344

Re: 62MX195 problems.. vertical lines and ghosting

Hello again travs69. It looks like it’s your DMD board. Since the TV menu is also affected that practically sums it up. No if you’re willing to spend money on repairing your TV I suggest you search by part number, to find it you’ll have to look for it printed on the board. It’s normally the biggest ...
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: RCA Discussion
Topic: RCA HD50LPW62AYX7 solid LED indicator
Replies: 2
Views: 5293

Re: RCA HD50LPW62AYX7 solid LED indicator

Hello seef. These RCA DLP TVs have a bad reputation for having defective power supply board. Inspect the board for any blown or swollen capacitors. If you find any replace them. Other wise you’ll have to replace the entire board. But before you buy anything I suggest you clean the inside of your TV ...
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: 62MX195 problems.. vertical lines and ghosting
Replies: 3
Views: 6344

Re: 62MX195 problems.. vertical lines and ghosting

Hello travs69. First of all I am unable to see the pictures you attached, how ever from the description of your problem its seams like either a DMD board issue or the digital board. How ever, to discard one or the other try the menu test. Push the menu button on your remote. If you get the tv menu, ...
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: Toshiba 44HM85 Picture Problems (Not coming)
Replies: 2
Views: 7342

Re: Toshiba 44HM85 Picture Problems (Not coming)

Hello DaveGinSD. There are not many picture related symptoms of a ageing lamp. Here are the ones I know of. 1.- No picture, only sound. 2.- Diming picture, until screen goes black. 3.- Flickering lamp, then the tv goes to a black screen. When there are other problems with the picture & the TV re...
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: DLP, LCD Projection, and other RPTV
Topic: lamp for Mitsubishi WD52531
Replies: 1
Views: 3831

Re: lamp for Mitsubishi WD52531

Hello Kena. Correct me if I’m wrong but is you lamp part number 915P043010? If so then I think I know the problem. you probably got a new Philips lamp, if so the you need to take of one or two metallic clips, that you wont need any more. Here is a video I found that explains how and why. http://www....
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung DLP HLP5663W - black dots and white screen
Replies: 2
Views: 4370

Re: Samsung DLP HLP5663W - black dots and white screen

Hello nettlekettle. I would agree with Jason on this, it’s probably the DMD board; here is one of my previous posts that provides a little more info. http://www.fixyourdlp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1321 Try the menu test, so you can confirm or discard the DMD board. Keep us posted on any new...
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung dlp hnl467x will not power on HELP
Replies: 16
Views: 15736

Re: Samsung dlp hnl467x will not power on HELP

Hello titog. It sounds like you’re in a tight situation, first of all I would try to call Samsung and see if they can fix it for free, if no help is provided and you want to fix it your self then brace your self. The first thing you need is a special glue that can handle high temperatures ( 500 F or...
by ChubbsTech
Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:16 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Color Wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 4721

Re: Color Wheel

Hello JohnnyR. Ok, from the sound of things it’s got to be related to the color wheel. My first suspicion is that the blurry image might be caused by a dirty color wheel; did you touch it with your fingers? There might be something interfering with the light going trough the wheel. Another question ...
by ChubbsTech
Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: RCA Discussion
Topic: thomson scenium 44"
Replies: 3
Views: 7761

Re: thomson scenium 44"

Hello again tacapall. That sound that you hear, is it a clicking noise? Or a whining, whirling kind? When the color wheel starts to fail, it makes a whining whirling noise. Since its not spinning at the correct rpm, the tv sensors will pick up the anomaly, send a signal to the DMD board, so it shuts...
by ChubbsTech
Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Sound But No Picture Unless I Use Mute 1 8 2 Power
Replies: 16
Views: 18291

Re: Sound But No Picture Unless I Use Mute 1 8 2 Power

Hello again sactown. Correct, the appropriate name is than analog video board, and in most cases there is a small tinny button that you can touch with the point of a toothpick where the board memories & processor is located. If no luck then you should try buying a new one. Just make sure you sea...
by ChubbsTech
Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung HLN467W
Replies: 4
Views: 6624

Re: Samsung HLN467W

Hello prokopii. There is a very high possibility it might be the DMD or digital video board. Here is one of my old posts that explain the problem in a little more detail. http://www.fixyourdlp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1321 Ok, so to sum things up, try to bring up the tv menu. If nothing hap...
by ChubbsTech
Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: LG/Zenith Discussion
Topic: Zenith Z52DC2D Bad light ballast?
Replies: 8
Views: 16307

Re: Zenith Z52DC2D Bad light ballast?

Hello again mightyboy. I did a quick search on DM and found a few for 55 bucks, here is the link. http://www.discount-merchant.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=zenith+ballast just remember, you have to get the part number off the actual ballast to get the correct one. As for replacing its fairly simple....
by ChubbsTech
Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Sound But No Picture Unless I Use Mute 1 8 2 Power
Replies: 16
Views: 18291

Re: Sound But No Picture Unless I Use Mute 1 8 2 Power

Hello again sactown. Ok, then this is officially a software issue. Let me explain. The tv has a built software in the memory of the tv and executed buy a small processor. These components are normally located on the analog board. There is a old post that explains in detail about this. http://www.fix...
by ChubbsTech
Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
Topic: wd 60735-red status light stays on
Replies: 10
Views: 19976

Re: wd 60735-red status light stays on

Hello again P00kies. Let me see if I got this straight. You have installed the second power supply board (the new one you just bought) and it blew the same fuse that exploded with the first one. If I got it right, then it’s an extremely rear case. In order to help you out a little better it would be...
by ChubbsTech
Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: 62MX195 Light tunnel
Replies: 9
Views: 17770

Re: 62MX195 Light tunnel

Hello again adezan.
That is correct, the small picture was the only thing wrong, how ever remember that it was the entire light engine swap, not just the dmd.
How ever I don’t know if on the long wrong, something goes wrong.

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