LG Plasma TV 50PCID it takes about 10 goes on the remote to turn the unit on? Even when I use the button on the TV to turn it on it doesn't work. Each time it tries to turn on it makes clicking sounds, the white light is on but then goes back to the black "off" screen. Then I have to press the on/off on remote to get the red standby light so I can try again.

SOURCE: Sony Plasma TV.

I have the same problem. since I have 3 of these TV's, I switched boards around, and I came to the conclution that is the power board. I will try to repair it, and I'll let you know the component that is bad. Gaston

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i think your bulb is shot must be replaced

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will be a fault with either power or y-sus x-sus board is the tv still under warrenty if so request repair

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Sounds like it started "Protection Mode" because of a failed electronic part inside the TV. When this happens, the TV will keep turning itself OFF or will not turn ON at all. This keeps the other parts inside from being damaged. Most likely the TV has a power supply related problem. The common part to go bad for flat panel screens circuit board that powers the screen itself. Most manufactures call it a Backlight Inverter Board.
But, I can't say what is 100% the problem because I can't actually look at the tv over the internet. I can only make guesses with the symptom.

You have a few choices:
1. Best thing to do, if you can find and purchase a Service Manual over the internet; It will help you diagnose the source of the problem and fix it by soldering in the new part. The Service Manual will give you circuit diagrams, schematics, test points, and part# lists.Usually, cost under $20. Its the best repair guide material for fixing TVs. And most cases the new part cost less than $15 by searching on the internet with the part number.
2. Pay a TV shop to do the repairs. It maybe costly, but get an estimate of how much they will charge. That way you can decide if it worth repairing or replacing the whole TV.

I hope I shed some light on the subject for you.

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Defective power board. Maybe best to call local service man.