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Title: how hard is it to replace a LCD screen?
Post by: SNAAKE on May 20, 2015, 12:50:36 pm
bro got into a fight with his gf(lol) and smashed the tv screen with a frying pan. now....I am assuming just the screen is done and everything else still works. its a 32" panasonic lcd. can I buy the proper screen and just replace it? I am good with soldering and all that.
Title: Re: how hard is it to replace a LCD screen?
Post by: yotsuya on May 20, 2015, 01:53:49 pm
Dude,  instead of fixing it for him, tell your bro (or his lady) to calm their ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- down next time.
Title: Re: how hard is it to replace a LCD screen?
Post by: zybeon on May 20, 2015, 02:05:11 pm
You will be heard pressed to find a replacement. Buying a new TV might be worth it, with accidental damage coverage. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=89-623-018 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=89-623-018)
Title: Re: how hard is it to replace a LCD screen?
Post by: qrz on May 20, 2015, 02:31:57 pm
from a service tech,

you will be better off pulling the boards and selling them on ebay. use the funds for a new set.

replacement panels are expensive for a reason (the mfgr doesn't WANT anyone to fix their product(s))

AND they don't pay service centers diddly squat for warranty repairs

just a couple of reasons for the disappearance of most tv repair shops.    :soapbox:
Title: Re: how hard is it to replace a LCD screen?
Post by: MTPPC on May 20, 2015, 02:57:53 pm
I just bought a 32" 1080p phillips at target for $86 today. It's a display model, but I don't think anyone repairs any of the asian junk these days.
Title: Re: how hard is it to replace a LCD screen?
Post by: Malenko on May 21, 2015, 03:36:17 pm
Quote from: qrz on May 20, 2015, 02:31:57 pm
you will be better off pulling the boards and selling them on ebay. use the funds for a new set.

replacement panels are expensive for a reason (the mfgr doesn't WANT anyone to fix their product(s))

sound advice^
Title: Re: how hard is it to replace a LCD screen?
Post by: Vigo on May 21, 2015, 04:09:30 pm
Quote from: Malenko on May 21, 2015, 03:36:17 pm
Quote from: qrz on May 20, 2015, 02:31:57 pm
you will be better off pulling the boards and selling them on ebay. use the funds for a new set.

replacement panels are expensive for a reason (the mfgr doesn't WANT anyone to fix their product(s))

sound advice^

In my brief experience with tv boards, I found you can make some decent cash selling them out. I would think most any Panny or Sammy board would have a bit of demand as well.
Title: Re: how hard is it to replace a LCD screen?
Post by: SNAAKE on May 21, 2015, 05:11:07 pm
ok cool. yeah probably gonna sell the board on ebay then.