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- Posted on Jan 05, 2009
Re: Toshiba 57H81 Flashing Red Power Light, Blown Fused...
Solved by resoldering some solder joints!!!!!!!
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Toshiba Model 57H81 Rear Projection TV - Purchased 11-09-2001
Problem: Toshiba 57H81 Flashing Red Power Light, No Picture/Sound, Blown Fuses F850 + F852
Symptoms January, 2009:
- Upon turning on set I got flashing red power light and nothing else.
- Removing plug for one minute and plugging in results in:
- Audible click, steady red power light for 2 seconds then slow flashing red light
- Pushing power button results in steady red for about 2 seconds then slow flashing red light, no other set activity
- Removing power cord for several hours and plugging back in made no change
- Audible click, steady red for about 2 seconds then slow flashing red light
- Possible related note: Over past several months occasionally the entire screen would flicker momentarily and at other times be problem free for weeks.
- Fuses F850 and F852 found blown
Repairs Made:
- PD0074 DEF/CON Power Board
- There are two main power supply capacitors in this set. They are C-809 and C-810. One their negative lead on the printed circuit board re-soldered leads and nearby contacts. I’m told that because the factory left out a printed circuit board eyelet, the connection will come loose over time. When I called Toshiba customer service they said there was a known solder joint problem causing blinking red light.
- Replaced blown fuses F850 and F852.
- I actually installed a fuse panel on the inside of the cabinet and routed the fuse connections here instead of ordering the special fuses and replacing them on the circuit board.
- Had to use a 5 Amp SLO-BLOW for F850. Fast blow does not survive power up. Get the red blinking light.
- Used a fast blow 2 Amp for F852.
- PD0073 SIGNAL Board
- Re-soldered Q751 + Q752 STK392-110 Convergence Amps
- Re-soldered adjacent pads that looks suspicious
Total Cost to Repair about $10
- Twelve hours of my time over three days to research issue, disassemble set, make repairs, add fuse panel.
- Already owned Service Manual and Circuit diagrams from a different 2004 repair.
- Less than ten dollars at Radio Shack for fuses and fuse panel. Already had wires, etc.
- Some solder. Already owned de-soldering tools, etc.
- Visited both local authorized Toshiba factory service repair facilities. One said repair would have to include replacing Q751 + Q752 STK392-110 Convergence Amps with ST392-180, and realigning set for a total of $500+ and it would be more if they had to order a power board. NO THANK YOU! Other shop said $65 for site visit and $30 to make an estimate that could be applied to repair.
I have the same problem with a 50HX81. What component caused the fuses to Blow? I have yet to check the cap's (only visual) but replaced the convergence IC's. Did you put in the fuse panel for ease of access? If so can you tell me the specifics? thanks.
Thanks for the original post. What is the recommended wire size for the fuses? Thanks.
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