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3 steps to a new Epson PowerLite 7950 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on May 1, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Change the Epson PowerLite 7950 projector lamp in three easy steps.

Be sure to invest in an authentic Epson PowerLite 7950 projector lamp before beginning the replacement process.

Step 1: Finding the right lamp

You can expect between 1900 to 2900 hours of Epson PowerLite 7950 projector lamp before you must to replace the lamp.

You’ll want to install an authentic lamp and avoid generic lamps.

Authentic lamps may look like a real bargain because they are generally cheaper that authentic lamps. Buyer beware! You get want you pay for and with generic “compatible” lamps that usually means a host of problems that can leave you with a damaged Epson PowerLite 7950 projector.

6 reasons to avoid generic lamps:

generics have inferior workmanship so are prone to explosions
genericas have a short life and don’t last the full 2900 hours
manufacturers don’t have access to proper materials so use carcinogenic substitutes
generic’s can’t be calibrated properly and will damage projector’s optics
copycat manufacturers offer no guarantee or refunds
the warranty on your Epson PowerLite 7950 projector will become void.

Don’t be fooled by the generic manufacturers: Learn the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Step 2: Know when to replacement

When the Epson PowerLite 7950 projector lamp is reaching end of life look for the following warning signs:

The images gets darker or starts to deteriorates.
Colours on screen look off.
the message: LAMP REPLACE appears on screen.
The warning light begins flashing orange.

Step 3: Replacing the Epson ELPLP22 lamp

Before installing the new lamp:

Turn the projector power off and wait for the 20-second cool-down before disconnecting the power cable.
Wait at least 60 minutes for the Epson PowerLite 7950 projector to cool. These projectors operate under extremely high temperatures so be patient and wait until the projector is cool or you can be badly burned!
CAUTION: If your projector is mounted on the ceiling, don’t standing directly underneath in case there is any broken glass from the lamp. Stand to the side of the projector and not underneath it.

NOTE: Do not operate the projectors while the lamp is removed as this may result in malfunctions, fire hazard and other accidents.

Insert the screwdriver into the hollow between the Epson PowerLite 7950 projector and lamp cover. Turn the screwdriver to release the lock. Slide the screwdriver in until the arrow mark on the lamp and arrow on the projector are aligned. Lift up the lamp cover to remove it.

Insert the screwdriver supplied with the new Epson ELPLP22 lamp or use a flat-tipped screwdriver and loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place.

Lift up the wire handle on the Epson ELPLP22 lamp and use it to pull the lamp straight out of the projector.

NOTE: The Epson ELPLP22 lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamps!

Hold the new lamp so it faces the correct way. Insert the Epson ELPLP22 lamp until it clicks into place and then tighten the two screws holding the lamp in place. Avoid touching the actual bulb as the oil from your fingers will leave marks that will show up on screen. Also avoid knocking bulb as it may break. Learn what to do should the bulb shatter.

Tighten the two screws on the Epson ELPLP22 lamp.

Slide the Epson PowerLite 7950 lamp cover back on until it clicks into place. You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

Resetting the Epson PowerLite 7950 lamp timer

The Epson PowerLite 7950 projector has a built-in timer tracking the number of hours the Epson ELPLP22 lamp has been used. When it hits close to 1900 hours, the lamp timer will trigger the replacement lamp message as well as the warning light. In order for the lamp timer to properly do its job, it need to be reset whenever a new lamp is installed. Failure to reset the Epson ELPLP22 lamp timer can result in the lamp being used beyond it’s recommended life and damaging the projector.

Plug the projector in and turn it on.
Press the MENU button on the remote or the Auto/Enter on the Epson PowerLite 7950 projector’s control panel .
Scroll down to the ABOUT menu. Press ENTER. The number of hours will be displayed as 0H until 10 hours of lamp use is reached.
Scroll down to RESET LAMP TIMER. Press ENTER.

A second prompt screen will appear.
Select YES and press ENTER.
The lamp hours will be reset to zero.
Press MENU to exit this screen.

How to extend the life of the Epson ELPLP22 lamp:

Extend the life of the newly installed Epson ELPLP22 with the following tips:

Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
Turn off the Epson PowerLite 7950 projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours. An average use of four to five hours per day will ensure longer lamp life.
Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
Set the Brightness Mode to low or Econo Mode to extend lamp life.
Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

Replacing the Epson V11H120020 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on May 1, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

When it’s time to replace the Epson V11H120020 projector lamp, use this guide for a quick and easy installation.

Be sure to buy an authentic Epson V11H120020 projector lamp from a recognized dealer.

Go with authentic

It can be overwhelming trying to find the best dealer for your Epson V11H120020 projector. Start by looking for the seal of approval as youre guide to buying an authentic. Epson ELPLP22 lamp.

Why do you want to avoid generic lamps? Their inferior workmanship means generic lamps also can’t be calibrated properly so can seriously damage the sensitive (and expensive) optics in your Epson V11H120020. Generics also don’t last the full 2000 hours and pose a health hazard due to the toxic materials.

Avoid all these problems and keep the warranty on your Epson V11H120020 projector valid (using generic automatically voids your warranty). Don’t be fooled by the generic manufacturers. Learn the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp and

Warning signs

You can expect between 2000 to 3000 hours of lamp life before you must install a replacement. Set the brightness to low to get the maximum hours and be sure to keep your filters cleaned. Warning signs that the Epson ELPLP22 lamp is reaching end of life include:

image getting darker or starting to deteriorates.
colours look off.
LAMP REPLACE messages appears on screen.
warning light flashing orange. When the lamp light is flashing RED, the Epson ELPLP22 lamp is burnt out and must be replaced immediately.

Replacing the Epson V11H120020 projector lamp

Follow these important steps before installing a new Epson V11H120020 projector lamp. You’ll need a Epson ELPLP22 lamp:

Turn off the projector power.
When the power light stops flashing unplug the power cord.
Wait at least 60 minutes for the Epson V11H120020 projector to cool internally before opening it up. It should be cool to the touch. These projectors operate under extremely high temperatures so be patient and wait until the projector is cool or you run the risk of burning yourself.

NOTE: Do not operate the projectors while the lamp is removed as this may result in malfunctions, fire hazard and other accidents.

The Epson ELPLP22 lamp comes with a replacement air filter. To change filters: turn the Epson V11H120020 projector over and remove the air filters at the side and bottom of the projector. Slide the new filters in until they click into place.

Insert the screwdriver supplied with the new Epson ELPLP22 lamp or use a flat-tipped screwdriver. Place the tip of the screwdriver into the space beside the air vent on the Epson V11H120020. Gently slide the lamp cover to align the arrow on the cover with the arrow on the projector.

Loosen the two screws holding the Epson ELPLP22 lamp in place (they will not come all the way out). NOTE: The Epson ELPLP22 lamp contains mercury and should be recycled rather than being thrown into regular garbage. Recycle these lamps correctly.

Lift up the wire handle on the Epson ELPLP22 lamp and it up straight out of the projector. Gently insert the new Epson ELPLP22 lamp while keeping your hands off the bulb. Fingerprints can leave marks on the screen. Learn what to do should the bulb shatter.

Tighten the screws and replace the lamp cover. NOTE: The projector will not turn on if the lamp cover is loose.

You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

Resetting the Epson V11H120020 lamp timer

The lamp timer will track the life of the Epson ELPLP22 lamp and triggers the warning messages. It’s critical to reset the lamp timer whenever you replace the lamp in the Epson V11H120020 projector.

Plug the projector in and turn it on.
Press the MENU button on the remote or on the projector’s control panel to display the Main menu,
Use the pointer buttons on the remote or the arrow buttons on the Epson V11H120020 to scroll down to the ABOUT menu. Press ENTER to display the ABOUT screen information.
Scroll down to RESET LAMP TIMER option.
Press ENTER to open the second prompt screen.

Select YES and press ENTER.

The lamp hours will be reset to zero.
NOTE: Lamp usage appears as 0H until you’ve used at least 10 hours of lamp life
Press ESC or MENU to exit this screen.

How to extend the life of the Epson ELPLP22 lamp:

Extend the life of the newly installed Epson ELPLP22 with the following tips:

Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
Turn off the Epson V11H120020 projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours. An average use of four to five hours per day will ensure longer lamp life.
Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
Set the Brightness Mode to low to extend lamp life.
Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

Tagged with: authentic projector lamps, Epson ELPLP22 lamp, Epson projector lamps, Epson V11H120020 projector

Installation guide for the Epson V11H170920 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on May 1, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Follow our step-by-step installation guide for a new Epson V11H170920 projector lamp.

You can expect between 1900 to 2900 hours of lamp life with Epson V11H170920 projector lamp before you need to replace it.

Step 1: Buying the correct lamp

When it’s time to replace the Epson V11H170920 projector lamp be sure to purchase an authentic lamp. Avoid generic lamps.

Generic lamps may look like a real bargain because they are generally cheaper that authentic lamps. Buyer beware! You get want you pay for and with generic “compatible” lamps that usually means a host of problems that can leave you with a damaged Epson V11H170920 projector.

6 reasons to avoid generic lamps:

prone to explosions
inferior workmanship
don’t last the full 2900 hours
carcinogenic substitutes used making lamps toxic
generic’s can’t be calibrated properly and will damage projector’s optics
copycat manufacturers offer no guarantee or refunds and the warranty on your Epson V11H170920 projector will become void.

Look for the seal of approval and don’t be fooled into buying a generic lamp. Learn how to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Step 2: Know when to replacement the Epson ELPLP22

When the Epson V11H170920 projector lamp is reaching end of life look for the following warning signs:

The images gets darker or starts to deteriorates.
Colours on screen look off.
the message: LAMP REPLACE appears on screen.
The warning light begins flashing orange ours.

Step 3: Replacing the Epson V11H170920 projector lamp

Before installing the new lamp:

Turn the projector power off.
Wait for a 20-second cool-down.
Disconnect the power cable.
Give the Epson EMP V11H170920 at least 60 minutes to cool. These projectors operate under extremely high temperatures so be patient and wait until the projector is cool or you can be badly burned!
CAUTION: If your projector is mounted on the ceiling, don’t standing directly underneath in case there is any broken glass from the lamp. Stand to the side of the projector and not underneath it.

NOTE: Do not operate the projectors while the lamp is removed as this may result in malfunctions, fire hazard and other accidents.

You’ll need to purchase the Epson ELPLP22 lamp model.

Insert the screwdriver into the hollow between the Epson V11H170920 projector and lamp cover. Turn the screwdriver to release the lock. Slide the screwdriver in until the arrow mark on the lamp and arrow on the projector are aligned. Lift up the lamp cover to remove it.

Insert the screwdriver supplied with the new Epson ELPLP22 lamp or use a flat-tipped screwdriver and loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place.

Lift up the wire handle on the Epson ELPLP22 lamp and use it to pull the lamp straight out of the projector. NOTE: The Epson ELPLP22 lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamps!

Tighten the two screws on the Epson ELPLP22 lamp.

Slide the Epson V11H170920 lamp cover back on until it clicks into place. You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

Resetting the Epson V11H170920 lamp timer

You must reset the lamp timer in the Epson V11H170920 projector every time a new lamp has been installed. The projector has a built-in timer tracking the number of hours the Epson ELPLP22 lamp has been used. When it hits close to 1900 hours, the lamp timer will trigger the replacement lamp message as well as the warning light. In order for the lamp timer to properly do its job, it need to be reset whenever a new lamp is installed. Failure to reset the Epson ELPLP22 lamp timer can result in the lamp being used beyond it’s recommended life and damaging the projector.

Plug the projector in and turn it on.
Press the MENU button on the remote or the Auto/Enter on the Epson V11H170920 projector’s control panel .
Scroll down to the ABOUT menu. Press ENTER. The number of hours will be displayed as 0H until 10 hours of lamp use is reached.
Scroll down to RESET LAMP TIMER. Press ENTER.

A second prompt screen will appear.
Select YES and press ENTER.
The lamp hours will be reset to zero.
Press MENU to exit this screen.

How to extend the life of the Epson ELPLP22 lamp:

Extend the life of the newly installed Epson ELPLP22 with the following tips:

Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
Turn off the Epson Epson V11H170920 projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours. An average use of four to five hours per day will ensure longer lamp life.
Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
Set the Brightness Mode to low or Econo Mode to extend lamp life.
Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

Tagged with: authentic lamps, Epson ELPLP22, Epson projector lamps, Epson V11H170920 projector

3 easy steps to a new Epson PowerLite 7800p projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on April 30, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Follow this quick 3-step guide for replacing the Epson PowerLite 7800p projector lamp

You’ll need an Epson PowerLite 7800p projector lamp from a recognized dealer before proceeding. Be sure to buy model Epson ELPLP22.

Step 1: Knowing when to replace

Watch for the warning signs that Epson PowerLite 7800p projector lamp is reaching end of life. They include:

image gets darker or starting to deteriorates.
colours look off.
LAMP REPLACE messages appears on screen.
warning light flashing orange. When the lamp light is flashing RED, the Epson ELPLP22 lamp is burnt out and must be replaced immediately.

You can expect between 2000 to 3000 hours of lamp life before you must install a replacement. Set the brightness to low to get the maximum hours and be sure to keep your filters cleaned.

Step 2: Buying the correct Epson PowerLite 7800p projector lamp

There are many copy cat manufacturers selling counterfeit Epson PowerLite 7800p projector lamp. Despite their bargain prices, these generic lamps end up costing you more because of their many problems:

inferior workmanship means a inferior product
unable to be calibrated properly they can seriously damage the optics in your Epson PowerLite 7800p
don’t last the full 2000 hours.
present a serious health hazard due to their toxic materials.
void the warranty on your Epson Powerlite 7800p projector

Don’t be fooled by the generic manufacturers. Learn the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp and look for the seal of approval.

Step 3: Replacing the Epson ELPLP22 lamp

Follow these important steps before installing a new Epson PowerLite 7800p projector lamp Epson ELPLP22 lamp in the Epson PowerLite 7800p projector:

Turn off the projector power and wait for the power light to stop flashing before unplugging the power cord.
Wait until the Epson PowerLite 7800p is cool to the touch (about 60 minutes). These projectors operate under extremely high temperatures so be patient and wait until the projector is cool or you run the risk of burning yourself.

NOTE: Do not operate the projectors while the lamp is removed as this may result in malfunctions, fire hazard and other accidents.

The Epson ELPLP22 lamp comes with a replacement air filter so you should change the filter at the same time. To change filters: turn the Epson PowerLite 7800p projector over and remove the air filters at the side and bottom of the projector. Replace the new filters — they should pop into place smoothly.

Insert the screwdriver supplied with the new Epson ELPLP22 lamp or use a flat-tipped screwdriver. Place the tip of the screwdriver into the space beside the air vent on the Epson PowerLite 7800p projector and gently slide the lamp cover to align the arrow on the cover with the arrow on the projector.

Loosen the two screws holding the Epson ELPLP22 lamp in place (they will not come all the way out). Lift up the wire handle on the Epson ELPLP22 lamp and use it to pull the lamp straight out of the projector. NOTE: The Epson ELPLP22 lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamp!

Gently insert the new Epson ELPLP22 lamp. Avoid touching the actual bulb as the oil from your fingers will leave marks that will show up on screen. Also avoid knocking bulb as it may break. Learn what to do should the bulb shatter.

Tighten the screws and replace the lamp cover. NOTE: The projector will not turn on if the lamp cover is loose. You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

Resetting the Epson PowerLite 7800p lamp timer

The lamp timer in the Epson PowerLite 7800p tracks the life of the Epson ELPLP22 lamp and triggers the lamp warning messages. Always reset the lamp timer whenever you replace the Epson ELPLP22 lamp timer.

Plug the projector in and turn it on.
Press the MENU button on the remote or on the projector’s control panel to display the Main menu,
Use the pointer buttons on the remote or the arrow buttons on the Epson PowerLite 7800p to scroll down to the ABOUT menu. Press ENTER to display the ABOUT screen information.
Scroll down to RESET LAMP TIMER option.
Press ENTER to open the second prompt screen.

Select YES and press ENTER.

The lamp hours will be reset to zero.
NOTE: Lamp usage appears as 0H until you’ve used at least 10 hours of lamp life
Press ESC or MENU to exit this screen.

How to extend the life of the Epson ELPLP22 lamp:

Extend the life of the newly installed Epson ELPLP22 with the following tips:

Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
Turn off the Epson PowerLite 7800p projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours. An average use of four to five hours per day will ensure longer lamp life.
Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
Set the Brightness Mode to low to extend lamp life.
Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

Tagged with: authentic lamps, Epson ELPLP22 lamp, Epson PowerLite 7800p, Epson projector lamps

Install Vizio E701i-A3 LED TV RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board

Shelagh McNallyPosted on April 27, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, LCD and Plasma TV Articles, Rear Projection TV Lamp Replacement — 10 Comments ↓

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Problems on your Vizio E701i-A3 LED TV screen?

Those scrambled pixels, faded colour and black screen on your Vizio E701i-A3 LED TV may be caused by a faulty T-Con board.

The problem is a 8 pin eprom chip failure on the lower right side of the RUNTK5261TPZH timing control board (T-Con) that interrupts the video signal to the Main board.

This T-Con board failure is happening at 500 hours of usage and according to VIZIO affects those E701i-A3 TVs with serial numbers from LFTRNXAN4500001 to LFTRNXAN4702936.

If your VIZIO E701i-A3 is older than a year, your warranty will not cover the replacement costs for a new T-Con board. Fortunately the replacement RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board is available for sale online for under $150.

Replace the Vizio E701i-A3 LED TV board

Equipment needed:

Antistatic plastic gloves or antistatic bracelet
Pad/ towel
Needle-nose pliers
Electric Flat head and Philips screwdriver
Cup for screws

Step-by-step instructions

Vizio E701i-A3-70C8470U_LED_TV_RUNTK5261TPZH_T-Con_Board

Put on the rubber gloves bef
Turn the VIZIO E701i-A3 television off. Unplug the power cord.
Remove the TV from the wall, if mounted.
Lay the VIZIO E701i-A3 TV on a flat, padded surface.
Remove the TV stand by loosening the screws at the base. Both the stand and post must be removed in order to remove the back panel.
Go to the back of the panel.
Remove all the screws holding the back panel in place. Put the screws to one side.
Remove the back panel from the E701iA3.
The RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board is located in the middle top of the back panel, usually under an aluminum cover held in place by four corner screws. It may also be held in place with foil tape at the top. It’s connected to the Main board through a black LVDS cable and flat ribbon cables.
Remove the ribbon cable first. Flip up the black tabs on the connector. Gently pull the cable out taking care not the scratch the ribbon section. Never use any sharp objects to open the black tabs as this can damage the pins making the connection faulty.
To remove the LVDS cable, squeeze the small tab on side. Don’t force anything apart or pull anything too hard as this can damage the connections and cause more problems.
Loosen the screws holding the RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board in place. Place it to one side. This board is considered e-waste and should be sent to a recycling facility. Do not place into regular garbage.
NOTE: Be sure to put on your rubber gloves before touching the new T-Con board. Hold the RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board by the edge and avoid touching any of the components since they are very sensitive to electrostatic charges.
Verify the manufacturers number for your board. (It will be found under the bar code.) Place the new board onto the back panel.
To re-install the ribbon cable: Match the line on the ribbon cable with the edge of the connector making sure the ribbon is straight. Press down on the tab to lock it into place.
Re-connect the LVDS cable by putting the connector end into the RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board until it clicks into place.
Tighten the screws on the board. Replace any foil tape.
Replace the RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con cover. Tighten the screws.
Place the back cover back onto the VIZIO E701i-A3 TV and tighten all the screws.
Re-install the stand and post. Remount the VIZIO E701i-A3 TV.

Alternative part numbers

The RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board is also sold under the following numbers:

Tagged with: LFTRNXAN4500001, LFTRNXAN4702936, repairing T-Con boards, RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board, T-Con board replacement, VIZIO E701i-A3

Replace the Vizio E601i-A3 LED TV RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board

Shelagh McNallyPosted on April 27, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, LCD and Plasma TV Articles, Rear Projection TV Lamp Replacement — 23 Comments ↓

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Use this troubleshooting guide for the Vizio E601i-A3 LED TV

There is nothing more disappointing than settling down to watch a favorite show and discover your TV is not working. That black screen on your Vizio E601i-A3 LED TV may be caused by a faulty T-Con board.

Some of the VIZIO’s E601i-A3 LED TVs are experiencing blackouts after being turned on. The problem is a 8 pin eprom chip failure on the lower right side of the RUNTK5261TPZC timing control board (T-Con) that interrupts the video signal to the Main board.

This T-Con board failure is happening at 500 hours of usage and according to VIZIO affects those E601i-A3 TVs with serial numbers in the ranges of LFTRNWAN3800001 to LFTRNWAN4805300.

If your VIZIO E601i-A3 is older than a year, your warranty will not cover the replacement costs for a new T-Con board. Fortunately the replacement RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board is available for sale online for under $150.

Replace the Vizio E601i-A3 LED TV T-Con board

Equipment needed:

Antistatic plastic gloves or antistatic bracelet
Pad/ towel
Needle-nose pliers
Electric Flat head and Philips screwdriver
Cup for screws

Step-by-step instructions

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Turn the VIZIO’s E601i-A3 television off. Unplug the power cord.
Remove the TV from the wall, if mounted.
Lay the VIZIO’s E601i-A3 TV on a flat, padded surface.
Remove the TV stand by loosening the screws at the base. Both the stand and post must be removed in order to remove the back panel.
Go to the back of the panel.
Remove all the screws holding the back panel in place. Put the screws to one side.
Remove the back panel.
The RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board is located in the middle top of the back panel, usually under an aluminum cover held in place by four corner screws. It may also be held in place with foil tape at the top. It’s connected to the Main board through a black LVDS cable and flat ribbon cables.
Remove the ribbon cable first. Flip up the black tabs on the connector. Gently pull the cable out taking care not the scratch the ribbon section. Never use any sharp objects to open the black tabs as this can damage the pins making the connection faulty.
To remove the LVDS cable, squeeze the small tab on side. Don’t force anything apart or pull anything too hard as this can damage the connections and cause more problems.
Loosen the screws holding the RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board in place. Place it to one side. This board is considered e-waste and should be sent to a recycling facility. Do not place into regular garbage.
NOTE: Be sure to put on your rubber gloves before touching the new T-Con board. Hold the RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board by the edge and avoid touching any of the components since they are very sensitive to electrostatic charges.
Verify the manufacturers number for your board. (It will be found under the bar code.) Place the new board onto the back panel.
To re-install the ribbon cable: Match the line on the ribbon cable with the edge of the connector making sure the ribbon is straight. Press down on the tab to lock it into place.
Re-connect the LVDS cable by putting the connector end into the RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board until it clicks into place.
Tighten the screws on the board. Replace any foil tape.
Replace the RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con cover. Tighten the screws.
Place the back cover back onto the VIZIO’s E601i-A3 TV and tighten all the screws.
Re-install the stand and post. Remount the VIZIO’s E601i-A3 TV.

Alternative part numbers for the Vizio E601i-A3 LED TV

The RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board is also sold under the following numbers:

Tagged with: repairing T-Con boards, TPZC T-Con board, troubleshooting T-Con boards, Vizio E601i-A3 LED RUNTK5261, VIZIO E601i-A3 T-Con repair

Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG is the new universal T-Con board

Shelagh McNallyPosted on April 26, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, LCD and Plasma TV Articles, Rear Projection TV Lamp Replacement — 14 Comments ↓

Meet the universal Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG. The solution for scrambled or blacked out LED screens.

The Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG is the new universal T-Con board that can correct several problems.

Poor visuals solved by the Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG

This chronic problem of a faulty T-Con board is hitting most of the major LED TV manufacturers. With the introduction of the Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG as the new universal T-Con board that be in installed in most LED TVs, repairs just got a bit easier.

The T-Con board (Timing Control Board) controls pixels displayed on screen by connecting to the digital processor on the main board. When it’s defective the result is a screen that is simply unwatchable. The picture may be only partially displayed, have bad colour, be dotted with scrambled pixels, have distracting vertical lines or simply go completely black.

The solution, of course, is to replace the T-Con board. Since the defective T-Con problem is affecting almost all models and makes, each company was using a particular model. Many of these boards were manufactured by Sony who recently released an elegant solution to the problem of compatible T-Con boards Sharpe introduced the Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG — the universal T-Con board.

Scroll down to see if your make and model is on the list:

Sony KDL-60EX645

Sony-KDL60EX645, RUNTK5261TPZG

Previous T-Con part number:

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to install the Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG T-Con Board in the Sony KDL-60EX645 LED TV.

Sony KDL-60EX646

Previous T-Con part number:

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to install the Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG T-Con Board in the Sony KDL-60EX646 LED TV.

Vizio E601i-A3

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Previous T-Con part number:

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to install the Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG T-Con Board in the Vizio E601i-A4 LED TV.

Vizio E601i-A4

Vizio E601i-A4, RUNTK5261TPZG T-Con board

Previous T-Con part number:

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to install the Sharp RUNTK5261TPZG T-Con Board in the Vizio E601i-A4 LED TV.

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Replace the RUNTK5119TPZZ T-Con board in the LG 60LS6750-UB LED TV

Shelagh McNallyPosted on April 25, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, LCD and Plasma TV Articles, Rear Projection TV Lamp Replacement — No Comments ↓

Use this troubleshooting guide for problems with the LG 60LS6750-UB LED TV

A s LG_60LS6750-UB_LED_TV_RUNTK5119TPZZ_T-Con_board crambled screen with a faded picture or completely black screen can mean the RUNTK5119TP (ZZ) T-Con board in your LG 60LS6750-UB LED TV must be replaced.

A failing 8-pin eprom chip on the RUNTK5119TP Timing Control (T-Con) board is creating some problems with the LG 60LS6750 screen. The video signal gets interrupted on its way to the Main board. This failure in the RUNTK5119TPZZ T-Con board often means a faded screen covered with scrambled pixels, vertical lines or the screen going to black.

Fortunately installing a replacement RUNTK5119TP(ZZ) T-Con board is not difficult. Replacements boards are available for sale online for under $150. Installation takes about 45 minutes.

Alternative part numbers

The RUNTK5119TP T-Con board is also sold under the following numbers:

Replace the RUNTK5119TPZZ T-Con board

Equipment needed:

Antistatic plastic gloves or antistatic bracelet
Pad/ towel
Needle-nose pliers
Electric Flat head and Philips screwdriver
Cup for screws

Part 1: Remove the LG 60LS6750-UB stand

LG_60LS6750-UB_LED_TV_RUNTK5119TPZZ_T-Con_board_remove_stand Gently lift up LG 60-LS6750-UB TV from the stand, placing it screen down on a cushioned surface.Loosen the screws on the stand body

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Pull the bottom of the LG 60LS6750-UB stand upwards to remove unhook the stand from the TV.

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Loosen the four screws that secure the stand in place.

Part 2: Installing the RUNTK5119TP(ZZ) T-Con Board

Remove all the screws holding the LG 60LS6750-UB back panel in place. Put the screws to one side.
Start along the top corner to safely pop the front bezel from the back cover, Gently work your way around the entire cover.
Once the back cover and front bezel are removed, place the tv screen facing down.
The RUNTK5119TP T-Con board is located in the middle top of the back panel, usually under an aluminum cover held in place by four corner screws.
Take the screws out and then remove the top with foil tape at the top.
You’ll see a black LVDS cable and two flat ribbon cables connecting it to the Main board.

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Remove the ribbon cable first. Flip up the black tabs on the connector.
Gently pull the cable out taking care not the scratch the ribbon section. Never use any sharp objects to open the black tabs as this can damage the pins making the connection faulty.
To remove the LVDS cable, squeeze the small tab on side. Don’t force anything apart or pull anything too hard as this can damage the connections and cause more problems.
Loosen the screws holding the RUNTK5119TP ZZ T-Con board in place. Place it to one side. This board is considered e-waste and should be sent to a recycling facility. Do not place into regular garbage.
NOTE: Be sure to put on your rubber gloves before touching the new RUNTK5119TP(ZZ) T-Con board. Hold the RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board by the edges and avoid touching any of the components since they are very sensitive to electrostatic charges.
Verify the manufacturers number for your board. (It will be found under the bar code.) Place the new board onto the back panel.
To re-install the ribbon cable: Match the line on the ribbon cable with the edge of the connector making sure the ribbon is straight. Press down on the tab to lock it into place.
Re-connect the LVDS cable by putting the connector end into the RUNTK5119TP T-Con board until it clicks into place.
Tighten the screws on the board. Replace any foil tape.
Replace the RUNTK5119TPZZ T-Con cover. Tighten the screws.
Place the back cover back onto the LG 60LS6750-UB TV and tighten all the screws.
Re-install the stand and post.

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Fix the RUNTK5261TPZE T-CON Board in the Sony KDL-60EX646 LED TV

Shelagh McNallyPosted on April 23, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, LCD and Plasma TV Articles, Rear Projection TV Lamp Replacement — No Comments ↓

Follow this troubleshooting guide for the Sony KDL-60EX646 LED TV

A faded, scrambled or black screen in your Sony KDL-60EX646 LED TV can be fixed by replacing the T-Con board. Learn how with our guide.

The Sony KDL-60EX646 LED TVs are having some issues with the Timing Control Board. (T-Con) a failure of the 8 pin eprom chip on the lower right side of the RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board that interrupts the video signal to the main board.

Symptoms of a failed T-Con board include half-faded screen, scrambled pixels along lines and patterns on the screen. The most common problem is no video when the Sony KDL60EX646 is turned on.

Fortunately installing a replacement RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board is not difficult. Replacements boards are available for sale online for under $150. Installation takes about 45 minutes.

Alternative part numbers

The RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board is also sold under the following numbers:

Replace the RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board

Equipment needed:

Antistatic plastic gloves or antistatic bracelet
Pad/ towel
Needle-nose pliers
Electric Flat head and Philips screwdriver
Cup for screws

Step-by-step instructions

Sony_KDL-60EX646_RUNTK5261TPZE

Turn the Sony KDL-60EX646 LED TV off. Unplug the power cord.
Remove the TV from the wall, if mounted.
Lay the Sony KDL60EX645 LED TV on a flat, padded surface.
To remove the TV stand loosen the three main screws holding the stand to the TV.

Sony_KDL-60EX646_RUNTK5261TPZE

Lift up the KDL-60EX645TV so the guide pins are released from the stand.
Remove all the six screws holding the back panel in place. Put the screws to one side.
Start along the top corner to safely pop the front bezel from the back cover, Gently work your way around the entier cover.
Once th back cover and front bezel are removed, place theKDL60EX645 with screen facing down.
The RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board is located in the middle top of the back panel, usually under an aluminum cover held in place by four corner screws.
Take the screws out and then remove the top with foil tape at the top.
You’ll see a black LVDS cable and two flat ribbon cables conneting it to the Main board.

Sharp_Sony_RUNTK5261TPZE_TCon_board

Remove the ribbon cable first. Flip up the black tabs on the connector. Gently pull the cable out taking care not the scratch the ribbon section. Never use any sharp objects to open the black tabs as this can damage the pins making the connection faulty.
To remove the LVDS cable, squeeze the small tab on side. Don’t force anything apart or pull anything too hard as this can damage the connections and cause more problems.
Loosen the screws holding the RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board in place. Place it to one side. This board is considered e-waste and should be sent to a recycling facility. Do not place into regular garbage.
NOTE: Be sure to put on your rubber gloves before touching the new RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board. Hold the RUNTK5261TPZH T-Con board by the edges and avoid touching any of the components since they are very sensitive to electrostatic charges.
Verify the manufacturers number for your board. (It will be found under the bar code.) Place the new board onto the back panel.
To re-install the ribbon cable: Match the line on the ribbon cable with the edge of the connector making sure the ribbon is straight. Press down on the tab to lock it into place.
Re-connect the LVDS cable by putting the connector end into the RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board until it clicks into place.
Tighten the screws on the board. Replace any foil tape.
Replace the RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con cover. Tighten the screws.
Place the back cover back onto the Sony KDL-60EX646 TV and tighten all the screws.
Re-install the stand and post.

Troubleshooting the Sony KDL-60EX646

Once you turn the Sony KDL-60EX6456 TV back on you may not have a picture but may see the amber light blinking and green blinking. This indicates you need to get a firmware update. (Note: Your TVs must already have an established Internet connection).

Press HOME. Select Internet Browser to launch the browser.
Go to the support page for your KDL-60EX645 model at esupport.sony.com
Go to the KDL60EX645 Drivers and Software section
Choose Firmware. Click on the download button to activate the upgrade.
Once the upgrade has been completed, turn the Sony KDL-60EX646 on and then back on again.

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Replace the RUNTK5261TPZE TCON Board in the Sony KDL-60EX645 LED TV

Shelagh McNallyPosted on April 22, 2013 Posted in LCD and Plasma TV Articles — 6 Comments ↓

Troubleshooting guide for the Sony KDL-60EX645 LED TV

Fix your black or scrambled screen by replacing the T-Con board in your Sony KDL-60EX645 LED TV.

Some Sony KDL60EX645 LED TVs are having problems with their Timing Control Board. (T-Con). The small but mighty RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board controls screen pixels as well as the signal to the digital processor in the main board. So, when the T-Con board goes, so does your picture.

Symptoms of a failed T-Con board include half-faded screen, scrambled pixels along with lines and patterns on the screen. The most common problem is no video when the Sony KDL-60EX645 is turned on.

The problem stems from a failure of the 8 pin eprom chip on the lower right side of the RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board that interrupts the video signal.

Fortunately installing a replacement RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board is not difficult. Replacements boards are available for sale online for under $150. If you’re handy, then you will enjoy this challenge.

Alternative part numbers

The RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board is also sold under the following numbers:

Replace the RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board

Equipment needed:

Antistatic plastic gloves or antistatic bracelet
Pad/ towel
Needle-nose pliers
Electric Flat head and Philips screwdriver
Cup for screws

Step-by-step instructions

Sony_KDL-60EX645_RUNTK5261TPZE

Turn the Sony KDL60EX645 LED TV off. Unplug the power cord.
Remove the TV from the wall, if mounted.
Lay the Sony KDL-60EX645 LED TV on a flat, padded surface.
To remove the TV stand loosen the three main screws holding the stand to the TV.

Sony_KDL-60EX645_RUNTK5261TPZE

Lift up the Sony KDL60EX645 TV so the guide pins are released from the stand.
Remove all the six screws holding the back panel in place. Put the screws to one side.
Start along the top corner to safely pop the front bezel from the back cover, Gently work your way around the enter cover.
Once the back cover and front bezel are removed, place the Sony KDL-60EX645 with screen facing down.
The RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board is located in the middle top of the Sony KDL60EX645 back panel, usually under an aluminum cover held in place by four corner screws.
Take the screws out and then remove the top with foil tape at the top.
You’ll see a black LVDS cable and two flat ribbon cables connecting it to the Main board.

Sharp_Sony_RUNTK5261TPZE_TCon_board

Remove the ribbon cable first. Flip up the black tabs on the connector. Gently pull the cable out taking care not the scratch the ribbon section. Never use any sharp objects to open the black tabs as this can damage the pins making the connection faulty.
To remove the LVDS cable, squeeze the small tab on side. Don’t force anything apart or pull anything too hard as this can damage the connections and cause more problems.
Loosen the screws holding the RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board in place. Place it to one side. This board is considered e-waste and should be sent to a recycling facility. Do not place into regular garbage.
NOTE: Be sure to put on your rubber gloves before touching the new T-Con board. Hold the RUNTK5261TPZE T-Con board by the edges and avoid touching any of the components since they are very sensitive to electrostatic charges.
Verify the manufacturers number for your board. (It will be found under the bar code.) Place the new board onto the back panel.
To re-install the ribbon cable: Match the line on the ribbon cable with the edge of the connector making sure the ribbon is straight. Press down on the tab to lock it into place.
Re-connect the LVDS cable by putting the connector end into the RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con board until it clicks into place.
Tighten the screws on the board. Replace any foil tape.
Replace the RUNTK5261TPZC T-Con cover. Tighten the screws.
Place the back cover back onto the Sony KDL-60EX645 TV and tighten all the screws.
Re-install the stand and post.

Troubleshooting the Sony KDL60EX645

Once you turn the Sony KDL-60EX645 TV back on you may not have a picture but may see the amber light blinking and green blinking. This indicates you need to get a firmware update. (Note: Your TVs must already have an established Internet connection).

Press HOME. Select Internet Browser to launch the browser.
Go to the support page for your KDL-60EX645 model at esupport.sony.com
Go to the Drivers and Software section
Choose Firmware. Click on the download button to activate the upgrade.
Once the upgrade has been completed, turn the Sony KDL60EX645 on and then back on again.

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