20 Most Recent Samsung PN42A400 42 in. Plasma TV Questions & Answers

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Contact the nearest authorized service center for Samsung. This is not a user repairable fault.

This clacking and clicking noise could have been coming from a capacitor going bad in the tv. If this is the case where the tv will not turn back on, I would suggest calling samsung to try to get a replacement or get the tv serviced. Trying to replace bad capacitors can be a tedious job and requires knowledge of soldering small components. This may also void your warranty if you still have coverage.

This problems is the power supply board is causes and the problems.Try website like Ebay.com buy a whole refurbish power supply board for the replacement,will solved this problems.

usually clicking is bad capacitors or it could be a short on your power supply. Try unplugging power, wait 2 minutes, plug back in. If it still clicks, you can look inside for bad caps.. =
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Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Hi tim
To answer your question;
The only thing that an extended warranty doesn`t usually cover is physical damage or abuse.
You problem is technical and therefore should be cover.
Hope this help Good luck

power supply board is failing. call1-800-samsung for nearest service center.

Does your tv have a pc input? if so you can save them to a laptop connect your laptop to your tv and display them that way.

First go to your source such as your Cable Box or Sat Box. The problem is that the Aspect ratio is set incorrectly on the source or the tv.

Go into the user menu and select "Setup" and find the CC slection and select "OFF".

The fact that it turns on is good. Most likely the trouble is with a data line internal in the set. It may be the remote receiver IC or a push button on the set. A stuck button or switch can confuse or load communication between internal microprocessor circuits. Take a look or feel each of the push buttons do they feel the same when pushed ? Do they have a slight snap when pushed. The tac switches used in most cases are made like a small old clicker. If one feels soft and has no snap it's probably your trouble. If so tap lightly around but not on the button and it might free itself. You should just have Samsung replace whatever is the cause.

I just looked up the manual online and it clearly shows that the screw size is M4 x L12 metric screws