Anyone able to help diagnose if my TV is fixable? (Video included)

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Aaroona

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#267911 17-Feb-2020 18:00

This started happening quite a few months ago. Often a small tap or twist brings it back to life again normally.

Given it seems to function fine once "positioned" correctly for a while, I'm hoping that the issue is easily fixable. I'd ideally not have to get rid of the TV if I can avoid it.

https://youtu.be/LgFmnZb4ycs

Any ideas?

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#2422659 17-Feb-2020 18:01

Easy fix, Replace it with a computer screen.

It looks like the LCD layers might be pealing away. stick a vice grip on it?

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#2422662 17-Feb-2020 18:09

I've had to fix a few of my Samsung Tvs which have had similar issues. Where the connection from the board connects to the actual lcd screen, the Conductive glue / bonding from the ribbon cable to the lcd has separated. I've had success just using some Drought Stop / pvc foam tape to put pressure on the connections to make them work.

I'm not sure that anyone you paid would be willing to guarantee such a solution though.

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#2422666 17-Feb-2020 18:18

hio77:

Easy fix, Replace it with a computer screen.

It's my media PC connected to it, so not gonna happen haha.

hio77:

It looks like the LCD layers might be pealing away. stick a vice grip on it?

Possibly would work, but was hoping for something less... tacky. :P

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#2422667 17-Feb-2020 18:18

dolsen:

I've had to fix a few of my Samsung Tvs which have had similar issues. Where the connection from the board connects to the actual lcd screen, the Conductive glue / bonding from the ribbon cable to the lcd has separated. I've had success just using some Drought Stop / pvc foam tape to put pressure on the connections to make them work.

I'm not sure that anyone you paid would be willing to guarantee such a solution though.

Interesting, I might have to pull it apart and have a look. It's driving me bonkers. Anything in particular that would stand out as "the cable"? I did check the ribbons a little while ago and the appears to be okay, nothing obviously wrong. Obviously want to be careful not to zap myself.

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#2422668 17-Feb-2020 18:20

Aaroona:

Possibly would work, but was hoping for something less... tacky. :P

OK, Clear ducktape wound very tightly?

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