$3,500 Sony XBR TV Fixed for less than 10 dollars

[@TampaTec]

Please Check out links in the video description, Part 2 is uploaded: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fF7OiIGQaKlojbM Video Recap: TV board voltages was reading good so I assumed it was a heating issue when I saw the temp on ICs were over 200f ( most parts fail around that temp). I did lower the brightness/backlight which could help lower temp on the LED driver board along with thermal pads. I'm thinking about using a heatgun and raise backlight/brightness to see if I can recreate the issue on those ICs but don't want to damage that LED driver board which would cost me money. The error code is a general guide and states to check main board so I did and put thermal pads on some ICs that read over 120f but nothing to hot compared to LED driver board ICs. TV is still working so far but could go bad next week or next year or could last 10 years like my old Samsung TV repair, that TV was my first repair video on KZbin and still looks great today!. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHy6qWhqnN2ajq8

[@jesseafinidad2439]

hi there i have XBR 65 X900B after replacing my main board the native netflix app have no sound already..pls help thanks

[@saad24z_37]

Hey can you help em out with my DualShock the light wont turn on and it won’t charge and I’m confused

[@TampaTec]

@@jesseafinidad2439 need to update sony main board and then netflix app or try delete app and clear cache then install and setup app again. if you have surround sound that can be a surround sound config issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faPcZHxqhZKbjJY hope that helps

[@TampaTec]

@@saad24z_37 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3nTdXWDqM-SqqM watch this video PS4 controller repair

[@twright6168]

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[@veretos7]

I'm glad there are others out there who are interested in learning something new and fixing things instead of just throwing them out. Thanks for trying to help people man! And for saving what would otherwise be 'junk'

[@bigbassbenjj2362]

I try to learn something new everyday, and thanks to you I did today. Big Ben in the A repairing since 1987 says thank you Sir.

[@ThinkMarkThink1]

This actually happened to my living room TV last week but I’ve been putting off dealing with it, so this video is a godsend. Thank you!!

[@jp040759]

Good job. A friend of mine had a TV that would shutdown after 30 to 60 minutes. I opened it up thinking capacitors starting to dry up. I found a darkening area on the PCB and it turned out to be a bad solder joint for a switching transformer pin. Fraction of a penny in solder required for that repair.

[@GergalovSergey]

thanks man! have trouble with led backlight, you help to find the problem. watching you about 8 years)

[@zpowertech2198]

Same problem i think it's a common problem with this type of TV when the ac is on my TV work for 3 or 5 hours no problem now i know exactly what the problem thank you so much man you save me

[@colintran6876]

Hi TampaTech, I am your follower on your every tech show and I really appreciate your expertise on electronics. I am a electronic tech myself. You are a champ......Thank bud.🤓😜👍

[@h2otitch310]

I picked up a Sony KDL52 XBR4 for free abd put 16 bus in it works perfectly now.

[@dpyles9396]

Good call! I would likely not have looked there very early in the process!

[@TampaTec]

i felt some parts and kinda burnt my fingers on those ICs so that was a red flag.

[@tiporari]

It is overheating for a reason. Something is drawing excessive current which explains why your voltages are sagging below the steady 24vdc that precision switchmode power supply produces. That also explains excessive heating of those driver mosfets (assuming that's what they were). Could be a bad solder joint, connector, leaky capacitors (high esr), shorted inductors, and so on. It's cool that heat sinking stabilized it, but seems like there is more to the story.

[@TampaTec]

Yes, see part 2

[@Bousatsu1]

Awesome video! I have started to try fixing TVs as some are super easy to do and are just blown capacitors. This video is really helpful to me! Just a shame the screens aren't really replaceable (without a donor TV). Thanks @TampaTec

[@2bluejay0]

Good instructional video @TampaTec

[@sledgenwedge]

Thank you for the actual common sense true to spec breakdown of the power flow it's guaranteed to make ATV easier to repair to know which way the powers flowing first. Thank you for being so comprehensive and informative much better than some of these other videos with music instead of narration which shall remain nameless because they don't deserve the sweat off I camels balls let alone credit for a crappie video that they made that has absolutely no technical credentials whatsoever

[@TampaTec]

Thanks. note: this was a temporary fix lasted almost 2 weeks then failed. Power board failed and led strips too. Get tv parts at Shopjimmy.com

[@sledgenwedge]

@@TampaTec then what was the route of the Cascade failure what was the final cause of failure

[@electronic7979]

Nice video I liked it.

[@Allegedly2right]

Samsung Smart TV 5 year old 2 of them have got white spots on the screen just saw the Costco guarantee out is there a DIY fix Cheers

[@FrugalRepair]

Great job! Is that a design defect or is there a component failure somewhere? And do you notice if the TV ran longer if the current to the led (turning brightness down) was lower?

[@TampaTec]

thanks, voltages read good so I assumed it was a heating issue when I saw the temp on ICs were over 200f. yes, I did lower the brightness/backlight which could help too along with thermal pads. I'm thinking about using heatgun to see if I can recreate the issue on those ICs but don't want to damage that board. The error code is a general guide and states check main board so I did put thermal pads on some ICs that read over 120f. TV is still working so far but could go bad next week or next year or could last 10 years like my old Samsung TV repair, that TV is still working surprisingly.

[@nareshch7876]

Hi TampaTec, I need help. I have the same XBR-55X930D, when I power on, a white light blinks and stops. No picture appears. Which board could have gone wrong? Thank you

[@tmiles2246]

I have a XR-65A90J from 2021, that I think is a victim of a lightening strike. At first the screen would cycle through the welcome screen and now I get only the red flashing light that alternates the number of flashes. The remote does not change anything on the tv. Which board would you suppose was damaged by the lightening?

[@danajohnson4211]

I have an XBR85X900F that had a vertical red line for about 2 weeks then all of a sudden just shut off and won't turn back on. I did all the easy stuff, unplug, reset etc. replaced power board and main board but still will not turn on. When I plug in power, you can hear the power go through the set. There is no standby light on this tv so it makes it difficult. Does this mean it is the screen panel? Or could it be the back light board you have in this video?

[@lukes317]

Here’s an interesting question. Just got a 75x940e super cheap, but the screen almost misplaces pixels. At first it was in the form of a line and now it’s pixels scattered about. Very random and not all the time. And also in the settings menu it thinks it’s a 55 930e. Any idea what might be going on?

[@marymorris4920]

Ty for your kindness in sharing. Your the best!

[@rduckert4037]

Hey TampaTec. I could use your guidance. I have a Sony Bravia XBR55X900F from 2019. Have the dreaded 4 blinking red lights. From the code breaking sheet, that means the LED driver (board or something related). I had a good line on a replacement LED driver board so I changed that out. Also tried the BL_ERR grounding idea another you tube video suggested. No such luck. Can you point me in the right direction? Any help is appreciated. Appreciate your stuff, good clear information.

[@lhunter325]

Hi I’ve got a 2016 Sony Bravia 55xbr859D. The standby led blink 6 times and I have no picture or sound...I had a shop look at it...the parts are no longer made....didn’t say which parts. I need help. Les Thank you Th

[@billy5974]

Hello I have enjoyed watching some of your videos and learning to. I have a question what is the brand and model number of the test leads you are using on your fluke digital meter. Thanks for the videos

[@nidalonatro8837]

HI I have an XBR-75X940D has no power at all. Could that be the main board replacement problem?

[@wilfredomorban5343]

Hi there I replace all the boards on my Sony Bravia tv due to a power outage and now im getting a on off and distorted colors

[@zarkonjezic4460]

My TV was not turning on , so I decide to order all the boards and replace them except T-Con. My TV was on the stand so it was hidden and missed it. The TV was flashing green/amber light , I plugged in the USB to updated the firewall and the light started blinking white. After 10 min , it started to flash red 4 times. Based on you video and info you shared RED LED blinking x 4 - LED driver failure / LED voltage protection , the LED board is brand new. Is there issue with LED Backlight Strip and need to be replaced ? Should I replace TCon board too ? Blank screen with Blinking RED LEDs 4 times . What else should I try ? HELP !!!!

[@KivoxEnder]

what about a double image problem , would you assume its the t-com Board?

[@macleanmendoza8659]

i had a problem with my kdl-60nx810 sony I couldnt determine weather the tcon or the mainboard is the problem. i tried removing the cable that goes to the mainboard and the tcon still has the supply then I turned it on, then the screen turns to like color mode testing which displays color such as red green blue and gray and some shadowing. now I'm confused which one to change the mainboard or the tcon.

[@jesseafinidad2439]

hi there i have XBR 65 X900B after replacing my main board the native netflix app have no sound already but have great video..pls help thanks

[@TampaTec]

1.try reset unplug power cord for 1 min 2. delete netflix app and clear cache then install again 3. update app and TV

[@Iammimij]

Hi TampaTec! Could you possibly help guide me in the right direction to fix my SHARP LC-70LE650U? White light on front of TV was blinking, did a reset with volume up and channel down buttons. TV seems to have reset as it is now playing sound and changing channels but no picture.

[@windwalk78]

I have a Sony Bravia with green power light but no audio/video. What would be the next step you would take to get this repaired?

[@hermangilliam6682]

Hi tampatec, I have a sony xbr -55x850d smart tv, it works as it should, but the bottom 4 inches of the screen has a light bar and is not as clear as. The resr of it. Any suggestions or advice on what it might be

[@DanStap]

If we don't have 3.3v, is that likely the DPS board? I only have 24v.

[@Jerricaskitchen]

Helpful video!

[@rayc8645]

Hi, TampaTec, i watched a couple of you XBR tv repair videos to learn how to fix mine. i happened to witness my XBR55X930D going out-of-order. The image melted from the upper right hand corner towards the left and the screen went dark from the right to the left in the matter of seconds. After that, the audio is still working ok but when i turn on the TV now, i see about 2 inches of white vertical lights on the left hand side about 2 inch from the left side of the tv. Sound still works ok (if i cast audio to the tv, it still works). After i watched some of the repair videos, i thought this would be the t-con board problem (power seems ok, sounds ok, white light from TV, but no image). But after i replaced the t-con board, the TV still has the white vertical light 2 inch from the left side of the tv, but no image. Any suggestions of how to further troubleshoot the problem would be highly appreciated!! Thanks in advance!!

[@rickysharon7092]

Hi I have a Thorn 55" lcd tv its old but it still works great.. the remote has stopped working and the buttons on the tv don't work the way they are supposed to.. can i rectify the issue with the buttons easily or is there a remote app that has this brand .. I've not been able to find a remote control app that works this brand... can anyone help me?

[@kevinhodgert5106]

Hey Tampatec do you have web sites for Yamaha Receivers mine turns on for one second then turns off

[@roshellh.1080]

My 65 inch Samsung has a dark spot on the left side. I was going to fix it but got a little scared. After all, I’m clumsy. Are you up to the challenge?

[@zackchennouf4468]

Should’ve shown how to open the back too

[@markrodriguezjr8553]

I got the 85 in version lol i have to do backlights on it

[@joesdot3288]

Hey Tampa, I've got a Sony 45/48" TV. Just had surgery so I'm unable to look behind it (wall mounted).. The HDMI 2 port keeps cutting in and out. Any thoughts? I know having the model would be helpful but was hoping for possibly a simple suggestion. Enjoy your videos... 👍 Ty

[@TampaTec]

1.swap HDMI cables to be sure it's not a bad HDMI cable and check HDMI connections for bent pins or dirty connection 2.reset TV by unplugging TV power for 1 min 3. possible it's a bad part on main board or bad HDMI port. hope that helps

[@joesdot3288]

Will do.. Appreciate you, have a great weekend! 👍

[@salvador8157]

XBR-65X850B that won’t turn on. 3 blinking red lights is all I get

[@markrowe8824]

Hi TampaTec, hope you can advise me, have a Philips TV which won't turn on, all I have is a red led on the front that keeps flashing twice, I have opened it up and looked for any obvious problems but I don't see anything, which board (main or power) would you suggest I look to change first?

[@sjn7220]

Check around the transformer. I have a philips tv that would turn off or wouldn’t turn on then it started to have a burnt electrical smell. One of the legs of the transformer had gotten lose and was arcing. Melted in a bunch of solder on the bad joint and 2 yrs later the tv is still working good. Tv is probably 15 yrs old now. May be a different issue than what you have.

[@markrowe8824]

@@sjn7220 thanks, I'll check again but there wasn't any electrical smell when I tried to turn it back on, all I get is this flashing led.

[@TampaTec]

search your TV model service manual here to find out what that red light means- repair service manuals, www.manualslib.com/ or www.servicemanuals.net/

[@markrowe8824]

@@TampaTec I'll do that, thanks for your advice.

[@markrowe8824]

well I found the service manual from manualslib as a free download, all 225 pages of it, hopefully somewhere in there is a reason for the blinking LED. 😰😰

[@jochenwuerfel]

Uhhh, you finally fixed it ❤

[@xyzyxz6062]

whats diff between esr and lcr meters?

[@ryaaaaaaaaan]

I have a Samsung LCD TV that goes all washed out then would go black after a few minutes. The sound is still coming through. What do I need to look at?

[@TampaTec]

sounds like bad tcon board or LCD panel connections.

[@oscarmiranda7912]

Hi My Sony TV had a black screen no picture was a music I can hear

[@TampaTec]

turn off room lights close blinds too and check for backlight glow if you have backlights then most likely tcon board is bad.

[@davenay1645]

Hey thinker sorry but I was a consumer electronics tech for many year and Sony went down the tubes years ago. Would not Horner their warranty. And made it very difficult to get. Parts. And we where an ortherised service center

[@lany_07gaming]

Nice.👍🔥

[@davidhazen2394]

Can anyone here who did htis, tell me how long this took them to replace all the boards? Can an average guy do this or is this just jtu to difficult for your avrage joe!

[@aleksandarjakimov6830]

3500 $ TV and having problems with overheating?! That is ridiculous.

[@davenay1645]

thats what you get with Sony junk

[@terryturley7473]

As always, common sense trouble shooting and great resources.

[@iamnumba1000]

I’m curious if the tv has cooling fans and if they working properly?

[@TampaTec]

no cool fans, probably needed it.

[@Baerchenization]

220 - wrong. 240 wrong !! uh-uhh ;)

[@LiuWoods]

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