Plasma tv my place got hit by lightning. plasma tv was plugged into surge suppressor but got zapped anyway. now menu stuff comes on fine, but no picture from cable. help. thanks

Unless you had it on one of those surge suppressors that guarantees so many thousands of dollars in the event of damages, you are probably looking at getting a new PS3. Next time invest in an UPS to protect it - surge suppressors aren't good enough.

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See if everything works. Stereos & TV's are usually the first to go. Items with digital devices go next analogs after that & grounded devices last. A whole house surge suppressor costs about 50 bucks and is just a few wires to connect & at the very least wall adapter surge suppressors should be connected to everything.

It's called a "power surge," and the only way you can prevent a power surge from destroying a television completely is to use a SURGE SUPPRESSOR, and make sure that the grounding for your electrical system is optimal (meaning at least THREE TRUE GROUND POINTS, usually GROUNDING ROD, GROUND MESH, and PLUMBING GROUND). Consult a qualified electrician.
Sorry for your loss!

if just only raster then can not get any channel the tuner get bad which some parts get burned. if you don't have an idea how to replaced the parts just leave it to the trained tv technician or service shop.tuner is not too expensive unlike replacing an lcd monitor.

If you look at the power supply board as shown in the picture: http://assets.shopjimmy.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/s/j/sjdps153ap1a.jpg

There is a main fuse on the top left of the board covered by black shrink tubing, SLO-BLO 4A 250V. Check it out to see if it is blown.

If you are going to DIY and have proper tools, electronics knowledge, and know safety precaution then please read on:

Please see my basic troubleshooting guide here:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

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Please post back what you find.

Hi there! If you have a decoder and this was plugged in on the panel it may have damaged the input board. Alternatively have the decoder checked first or try another TV on the same decoder. Lightning can hit the dish and run down through the line into the decoder and/or into the TV. Best Wishes and Good Luck, JUS004

Disconnect it from any inputs and then try to enter the menu. Sometimes peripherals like dvd players will activate built in settings for compatability. If it persists, try working with the menu anyways, it could be a malconfiguration that is fixable through correcting the picture options, color, and sharpness. 

Though I have seen a similar problem occur on a smaller tv after a lightning surge hit it. The picture was fine but the menu, channel number etc, went off screen half way. If this is the case the tv is probably ok but the controller card is scrap and needs to be replaced. I'd contact the manufacturer if it needs to be replaced they maybe able to supply you with one.