20 Most Recent Panasonic TC-P50X1 50 in. Plasma HDTV Questions & Answers

Those blinks [flashes] are fault indication (Error Codes). From the number of blinks occur at one time switch ON, you can get an idea about the faulty circuit section inside it. This will make repair easy. These are called blinking codes. Make sure about the exact number of blinking of the standby/power LED, by switching On & OFF the set, for at least two times. Count it carefully. If you wish to get some details, check the site linked here. It has details about blinking codes, and fault locating procedure, to many popular brand TVs and other devices. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ If blinks continue without any pause, the main board is faulty. Search the site by type in the "brand name" to your device, in the "Search box at the top right of the display window of the Homepage" to get gathered related posts.

Unfortunately, it's probably the power supply board inside that 's going bad. If it's still in warranty take it back.If it's not in warranty, find a TV repair shop and get an estimate before bringing it in. Also try to find reviews on the repair shop.Unless you know a Electronic Technician or Engineer that will do it for you.If you don't know Electronics, don't try to open it up, there are hazardous voltages even in today's flat screen TV's. The hazardous voltages are there even when the unit is unplugged!

Modern Power supplies also monitor their load & other conditions and shut power off if a problem is detected. Electrolytic Capacitors are the biggest problem. Check for swollen or leaky Electro caps Good Luck How to Replace an Electrolytic Capacitor Switched mode power supply

There are two types of reset to TVs. The first is simple to do; a Hard Reset. The other is somewhat skilled; is a Factory Reset (System Reset). To make it a hard reset, just unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket, and re-plug it back after 15 minutes or so. If you do this by overnight is better. This procedure will make it a hard reset. If you want to make it a system reset [Factory Reset]; you have to enter its service mode option, and select the factory reset option. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Surf the site with patience. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Service mode entry, adjust and exit procedure to many popular brand TVs are given. Never forget to exit the service mode, after all adjustments have been done.

These blinks [flashes] are fault indication (Error Codes). From the number of blinks occur at one time switch ON, you can get an idea about the faulty circuit section inside it. This will make repair easy. These are called blinking codes. Make sure about the exact number of blinking of the standby/power LED, by switching On & OFF the set, for at least two times. Count it carefully. If you wish to get some details, check the site linked here. It has details about blinking codes, and fault locating procedure, to many popular brand TVs and other devices. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/

Fault to the main power supply regulator section. Either it will be on a separate board, or on the part of its main board. Check and replace damaged component/s at its main power regulator [SMPS] section circuit. Contact any service technician. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ It will be best to replace the power supply regulator board as card basis rather than making "Surgery" to it; which usually will make loss for both money and time. Even though you can make it right, it will cost around an amount equal to the cost of a new board; including the cost of (spare parts + service charge) More to say, most of the spare parts to it will be difficult to get from open electronic spare part market. This is true to most of the flat panel TV power supply boards; irrespective of its brand and screen size.

Before trying anything else check that the power outlet is ok by plugging something else into it. If it works try changing the fuse in the plug. If that produces no result you could unplug the tv from the mains and check the internal fuses are not blown. After this stage, if you are not roficient in electronics, I would call in a technician to check it. Good Luck

Hi, A tv tech after examining your set can answer your question. All I can say is that it should be a power supply related issue.

actually no it isn't fixable the same thing happened to me. something hit the TV.

Is the sleep timer set to go off?