LG 42PG20 42 in. Plasma HDTV recalls

did you know there is a recall on it?

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The disassembly videos should help.

https://www.google.com/search?q=lg+wt4970cw+replace+MCK62185510

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What is more than likely the issue is that your HD Plasma TV may have a burnt-out Inverter or bad Inverter cable, as these are two components are key to the back lighting necessary for illuminating your plasma screen.

In cases like this, it would be advisable for you to contact the manufacturer (LG) first, to see if there are any known issues they are having with your model of plasma TV, or if there have been any whole unit or part recalls for this model.

The next step I would recommend after contacting the manufacturer would be to take your Plasma TV to a local TV repair shop for a least a diagnosis to see what the cause of the screen black out may be.

This does appear to be a hardware issue, but check with the professionals on this problem, is my recommendation.

I hope this helps.

Regards, Mactechtrainer

Look at the cspc.gov site for the models in the recall in the US and then you may have to contact the company (since not all serial numbers have the issue).
I found one recall here: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05213.html and it only lists LG models that start LRFC from ~2005

A more recent recall is here: http://www.current.com.au/2010/03/26/article/LG-recalls-six-refrigerators-due-to-electric-shock-risk/PQSIMXEOAH.html from March 2010

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Yes and many have been recalled for a replacemjent of the main boards ( made in India or china cant recall which) But all localised to the 42" There are a few places on the webs in forums that speak of thois continuing problem. Kick up about it and bluff them if you have to about calling ombudsmen etc.

The recalol was on the LG site
but here is a reference in a review half way down the page.
http://www.productreview.com.au/showitem.php?item_id=34410

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The 42 LG is a problem machine and much has been written about it failing . This unit has also had a recall for the power and the sustain boards being unreliable Type LG 42" Problems and Recall into your browser.

If this is under any warranty return it to have the upgrades fitted If out of warranty speak of the recall.

Good luck

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Rainbows of a vetical or horizontal persuasion is death of the video contrtoller boards Very common in LG and in some models have been recalled especially in the 42 inch model Contact your seller and see what your chances are of an upgrade. If its still under warranty (5 years parts) then get it in fast as this is expensive and not a DIY

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Write up a petition (Spell it "ridiculous" if you do), don't watch it so much, get a plasma, a LCD, or a good old 32" CRT.

GL!

No recalls reported as of yet. You may find some hope HERE

Open the back cover and check the fuses on Y Sus Board and X Sus Board. If you can find a blown fuse, just replace that board and your problem will be fixed.

check the connection on the tv and check the ps3 one could be faulty