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My VF550M LCD HDTV by

Try a new t-con board
11/29/2017 3:45:03 PM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 159 views • 0 helpful votes
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I have a Vizio VF550M problem. I was watching a

If backlights are working check out the t con board.
9/23/2017 10:27:03 AM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 436 views • 0 helpful votes
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Netflix keeps reloading while we are viewing. Movie will stop then screen indicates it's loading. At this point you have to turn the TV off and on and the movie will restart atbabout the point it turn

It almost seems that your internet speed is not fast enough. check you download speeds or if you can lower level of quality to standard.
11/19/2017 1:57:03 PM • Vizio VF551XVT... • 52 views • 0 helpful votes
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Main control board

Cyclic resetting can be the protection circuit kicking in due to one or more of many possibilities. Some common failures which can cause self-protection: Insufficient ventilation/ cooling (overheat); Excess dust (arcing); Shorting components (overload); Open circuits (components, tracks or dry solder-joints); Incorrect load (eg speakers blown or loose wires).....
10/1/2017 11:12:03 PM • Vizio VF551XVT... • 99 views • 0 helpful votes
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We have a 55" Vizio tv. the volume just started going real fuzzy tonight. the audio even completely stops. it does this on all channels and dvds. do you have any idea what the problem is?

check the speaker/s. If found OK; check and replace the damaged component/s at its audio output section circuit board. If needy, replace this board as card basis. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Search the site by type in the "brand name" to your device; in the "Search box at the top right of the display window of the Homepage" to get gathered related posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/
10/15/2016 4:03:44 AM • Vizio VF551XVT... • 65 views • 0 helpful votes
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My Vizio TV will not start. Stays black. No back-light, but the lgo changes from orange to white, which is how it was before.

Back - light problem. Check and replace damaged component/s at its back-light inverter board, or replace this board as card basis. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. It will be best to replace the inverter board as card basis. http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/ http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ To some model sets; especially LED back-lighted types; the back-light inverter circuit will be part of the main power supply board [SMPS]. In such cases, the power supply board might need replacement. To some models sets, the back-light inverter and SMPS section circuit will be integrated at its main board itself. If so; the main board should be replaced. To some models of sets, all these section circuit will be integrated at its main board. If this is the case, you have to replace the main board.
4/12/2016 2:26:07 AM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 116 views • 1 helpful votes
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Blinking screen with picture after new power board

If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/ http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Faults & possible causes to LCD & Plasma screen are given with illustrations. You can get an idea about the fault to an extent. Faults to all LCD & Plasma screen are similar, irrespective of its brand and screen size.
4/28/2016 2:11:40 AM • Vizio VF... • 62 views • 0 helpful votes
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I am trying to access amazon prime on my vizio tv. I have a Prime account. I have a code I am suppose to use to register the TV on Amazon website. Where do I do it?

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1/19/2016 1:51:30 AM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 909 views • 0 helpful votes
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Tv seems to have the picture freezing behind the picture as if its not in line. and its doing it on the right side of the tv

Fault at its main digital board. Short circuited component/s at it. Contact any service technician; or the authorized service center. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary. Before going further; try a hard reset first. If it does not help you, replace the main digital board. There are two methods to reset TVs. The first is simple to do; a Hard Reset. The other is somewhat skilled; is a Factory Reset (System Reset). To make it a hard reset, just unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket, and re-plug it back after 15 minutes or so. If you do this by overnight is better. This procedure will make it a hard reset. If you want to make it a system reset [Factory Reset]; you have to enter its service mode option, and select the factory reset option. If you wish to get some details; visit the site linked here.
4/6/2016 7:28:30 PM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 74 views • 0 helpful votes
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ON THE LOWER PART OF THE YBOARD THERE ARE TWO FUSES OR SOMETHING TAT TURN VERY HOT RED INFACT I REP[Laced the pard a nd the newer one does as well.

Y board is defective. Replace it. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/ http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/
4/10/2016 8:17:34 AM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 63 views • 0 helpful votes
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How to fix a damage screen for a vizio vf550m

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12/10/2015 10:46:42 PM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 636 views • 0 helpful votes
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Need service manual for vizio model vf551xvt/vf5521xvt

It will be difficult to get this document over net; because, they don't have their on circuit design. all of it are borrowed. Contact the authorized service centre.
12/24/2015 7:51:39 PM • Vizio VF551XVT... • 226 views • 0 helpful votes
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What part do we need to repair blinking TV? Have lowered brightness levels and this no longer fixes.

Fault to the main power supply regulator section. Either it will be a separate board, or the part of main board. Check and replace damaged component/s at its main power regulator [SMPS] section circuit. Contact any service technician. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ It will be best to replace the power supply regulator board as card basis rather than making "Surgery" to it; which usually will make loss for both money and time. Even though you can make it right, it will cost around an amount equal to the cost of a new board; including the cost of (spare parts + service charge) More to say, most of the spare parts to it will be difficult to get from open electronic spare part market. This is true to most of the flat panel TV power supply boards; irrespective of its brand and screen size.
11/5/2015 2:07:38 AM • Vizio VF552XVT... • 371 views • 2 helpful votes
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Where in Alabama can I find a repair shop

Type in the following your browser search bar " VIZIO SERVICE CENTRES USA" you will be taken to the following VIZIO REPAIRS USA scroll down page and you will see Alabama and under that the following . Birmingham ,Huntsville , Mobile , MONTGOMERY . you just chose the one that is appropriate . hope this helps .
12/16/2015 2:15:38 PM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 91 views • 0 helpful votes
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How do I access my service menu

If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Surf the site with patience. http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/ http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Service mode entry, adjust and exit procedure to many popular brand TVs are given. Never forget to exit the service mode, after all adjustments have been done. NB: Please read and understand well, the instructions to enter the service mode, before you begin. Be very careful. Note how to "EXIT" the service mode; after entering and adjusting data. This is very important. Search the site by type in the "brand name" to your device, in the "Search box at the top right of the display window of the Homepage" to get gathered related posts.
12/10/2015 6:52:20 AM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 90 views • 0 helpful votes
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TV Powers up, as well as all connected devices, however, there is no picture or sound. I can get the TV menu/cable guide to display

Fault at its main board. Short circuited component/s at it. Contact any service technician; or the authorized service center. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/ http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary .
12/9/2015 2:54:09 AM • Vizio VF551XVT... • 65 views • 0 helpful votes
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Clicks ad flashes orange vizio light. Won't come on

Fault to its main board. Short circuited component/s at it. Contact any service technician; or the authorized service center. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ . In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary.
10/18/2015 7:33:23 PM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 108 views • 0 helpful votes
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What board would fix vizio vf550m no picture or sound ,logo does not light up

Fault to the main power supply regulator section. Either it will be a separate board, or the part of main board. Check and replace damaged component/s at its main power regulator [SMPS] section circuit. Contact any service technician. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ It will be best to replace the power supply regulator board as card basis rather than making "Surgery" to it; which usually will make loss for both money and time. Even though you can make it right, it will cost around an amount equal to the cost of a new board; including the cost of (spare parts + service charge) More to say, most of the spare parts to it will be difficult to get from open electronic spare part market. This is true to most of the flat panel TV power supply boards; irrespective of its brand and screen size.
9/25/2015 7:09:35 AM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 170 views • 1 helpful votes
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TV not responding to any remote control

Main system control IC fault. Contact the authorized service center.
9/27/2015 6:38:48 PM • Vizio VF550M 55... • 154 views • 0 helpful votes
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My tv randomly shuts off

Fault to its main board. Short circuited component/s at it. Contact any service technician; or the authorized service center. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ . In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary.
5/25/2015 4:14:38 PM • Vizio VF552XVT... • 156 views • 0 helpful votes
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