"pop" goes the TV... - Blu-ray Forum

theJman · 07-06-2012, 05:06 PM

I bought a Panasonic TCP42G25 about 15 months ago, and it appears to have bit the dust already. I went to shut it off the other night and when I hit the power button on the remote I heard a fairly distinct pop from the right rear of the TV (when you're facing it). Since then it won't power back on.

The LED on the front flashes 4 times and then pauses for a few seconds, but that's all it does. It repeats that pattern continuously, until I pull the power cord from the back.

I couldn't find anything in the manual telling me what that error code is, so I call Panasonic. The guy from support says, and I kid you not, "that something is broken on the inside". Well duh, I could have figured that much out myself!

Anyone else have an issue like this, or know what it might be?

scweb13 · 07-06-2012, 11:56 PM

It's most likely the power supply board. You can probably buy a new board or, if you are confident in your soldering skills, replace whatever failed on the board itself.
There are plently of threads on this problem and how to fix them on AVS and HDJ.

BrahmaBull · 07-09-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by theJman

I bought a Panasonic TCP42G25 about 15 months ago, and it appears to have bit the dust already. I went to shut it off the other night and when I hit the power button on the remote I heard a fairly distinct pop from the right rear of the TV (when you're facing it). Since then it won't power back on.

The LED on the front flashes 4 times and then pauses for a few seconds, but that's all it does. It repeats that pattern continuously, until I pull the power cord from the back.

I couldn't find anything in the manual telling me what that error code is, so I call Panasonic. The guy from support says, and I kid you not, "that something is broken on the inside". Well duh, I could have figured that much out myself!

Anyone else have an issue like this, or know what it might be?

Similar issue here, with my TC-P42G10. However mine was three years old. I can replicate the popping sound, every time I try to power it on. This was a couple weeks ago and I get 5 blinks.

After some research, I came to the conclusion that I should buy a new set.

Looking at the TC-P50ST50.

theJman · 07-09-2012, 04:02 PM

Do you still have video? Mine doesn't; once I heard that noise the set essentially died.

BrahmaBull · 07-09-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by theJman

Do you still have video? Mine doesn't; once I heard that noise the set essentially died.

Nothing. Hit power button -> "pop" -> no video, 5 led flashes.

slimdude · 07-09-2012, 05:46 PM

Take it back, if it's still under warranty, and get a brand new one. If you didn't buy an extended warranty from the retailer, then Panasonic still should offer do something for you, since the TV is just a little over a year old.

theJman · 08-06-2012, 01:39 AM

Got my TV back last week. Turns out the issue was a cooked SC Board. I didn't update this thread until now because I wanted to be sure that was truly it (the guy who did the repair wasn't the sharpest knife in the draw, if you know what I mean). Looks like I'm back in business though. Well, except for the part where I now begin my fight with Panasonic for some type of compensation.

theJman · 08-11-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jointmedias

you can Take it back, if it's still under warranty, and get a brand new one. good ideas.

True, if it's still under warranty. But as I mention in the first post it was out of warranty, rendering that option unavailable to me.

Semp1 · 08-12-2012, 10:40 PM

Is there a reason why you did not contact Panasonic first. If the person who fixed your set is not authorized, You just voided any possible warranty or extension courtesy (which they're known to do with that common issue) you would receive.

theJman · 08-13-2012, 12:41 AM

What makes you think I didn't contact Panasonic first?

07-06-2012, 05:06 PM	#1
theJman Senior Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:New Joisey	"pop" goes the TV... I bought a Panasonic TCP42G25 about 15 months ago, and it appears to have bit the dust already. I went to shut it off the other night and when I hit the power button on the remote I heard a fairly distinct pop from the right rear of the TV (when you're facing it). Since then it won't power back on. The LED on the front flashes 4 times and then pauses for a few seconds, but that's all it does. It repeats that pattern continuously, until I pull the power cord from the back. I couldn't find anything in the manual telling me what that error code is, so I call Panasonic. The guy from support says, and I kid you not, "that something is broken on the inside". Well duh, I could have figured that much out myself! Anyone else have an issue like this, or know what it might be? - Jim

07-06-2012, 11:56 PM	#2
scweb13 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Everett, WA Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:17 PS3 collection:17 Trading Score:4	It's most likely the power supply board. You can probably buy a new board or, if you are confident in your soldering skills, replace whatever failed on the board itself. There are plently of threads on this problem and how to fix them on AVS and HDJ. I am disillusioned enough to know that no man's opinion on any subject is worth a damn unless backed up with enough genuine information to make him really know what he's talking about. - H. P. Lovecraft Pioneer Pro-101FD Signature Elite equipped.

07-09-2012, 04:02 PM	#4
theJman Senior Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:New Joisey	Do you still have video? Mine doesn't; once I heard that noise the set essentially died. - Jim

08-06-2012, 01:39 AM	#7
theJman Senior Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:New Joisey	Got my TV back last week. Turns out the issue was a cooked SC Board. I didn't update this thread until now because I wanted to be sure that was truly it (the guy who did the repair wasn't the sharpest knife in the draw, if you know what I mean). Looks like I'm back in business though. Well, except for the part where I now begin my fight with Panasonic for some type of compensation. - Jim

08-12-2012, 10:40 PM	#9
Semp1 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Hardware reviews:1	Is there a reason why you did not contact Panasonic first. If the person who fixed your set is not authorized, You just voided any possible warranty or extension courtesy (which they're known to do with that common issue) you would receive. Living Room:Panasonic TC-P65VT30, ONKYO TX-NR709, Polk TSI300(Fronts), TSI100(Rears), CS10(Center), Outlaw LFM-1Plus(Sub), OPPO BDP-103 Bed Room: TC-P55GT50, Denon 1913, Onkyo SKS-HT870 Blu-Ray: 800

07-09-2012, 05:46 PM	#6
slimdude Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:7	Take it back, if it's still under warranty, and get a brand new one. If you didn't buy an extended warranty from the retailer, then Panasonic still should offer do something for you, since the TV is just a little over a year old.

08-13-2012, 12:41 AM	#10
theJman Senior Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:New Joisey	What makes you think I didn't contact Panasonic first? - Jim

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