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Samsung Electronics America

Rapid Repair Resolution


Plasma and DLP TVs by Model

2011
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents

Plasma TVs
Critical Parts Lookup Information ........................................................................................................................................... 1
PN42C430A1DXZA .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Audio ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Picture .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

PN42C450B1DXZA .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Audio ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Picture .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

PN50C430A1DXZA .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Audio ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Picture .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

PN50C450B1DXZA .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Audio ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Picture .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
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PN50C490B3DXZA ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

PN50C540G3FXZA................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

PN50C550B1DXZA ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

PN50C590G4FXZA................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

PN50C680G5FXZA................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19

PN50C6400TFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
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Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

PN50C6500TFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23

PN50C7000YFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

PN50C8000YFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27

PN58C550G1FXZA................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

PN58C590G4FXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
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Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31

PN58C680G5FXZA................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33

PN58C6400TFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35

PN58C6500TFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37

PN58C7000YFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39

PN58C8000YFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
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Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41

PN63C550G1FXZA................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 43

PN63C590G4FXZA................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45

PN63C7000YFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47

PN63C8000YFXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49

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DLP TVs
HL50A650C1F ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
Noise ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Channels ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52

HL56A650C1FXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Noise ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Channels ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55

HL61A650C1FXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Noise ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Channels ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
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Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58

HL61A750A1F ....................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Noise ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Channels ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60

HL67A510J1FXZA .................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Noise ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Channels ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63

HL67A750A1FXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Noise ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Channels ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
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HL72A650C1FXZA ................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Audio .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Picture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Noise ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Channels ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69

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Critical Parts Lookup Information

Always look for a Version Number on all products. The version number, where applicable, is printed on the model serial number tag.
Always get the Serial Number on all products. During the manufacturing process, parts can be substituted. These changes are tracked by serial number.
Product

Example

On TV products,
the model serial
number tag is
located on the
right hand side
of the cabinet.

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PN42C430A1DXZA
PN42C430A1DXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix Next most Likely Fix

PN42C430A1DXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check for the standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
NY04 BN96-15648A
IY02 BN96-14703A

Power Supply PCB


NY04 BN44-00329A
IY02 BN44-00329B

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13389B

Main PCB
NY04 BN96-15648A
IY02 BN96-14703A

Automatically Turning On/Off


repeatedly

First disconnect the Y-main PCB and try to power up. If the problem stops and the
unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-13069A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-13070A

Power Supply PCB


NY04 BN44-00329A
IY02 BN44-00329B

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem stops,
replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-13067A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-13068A

Power Supply PCB


NY04 BN44-00329A
IY02 BN44-00329B

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


NY04 BN44-00329A
IY02 BN44-00329B

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


NY04 BN44-00329A
IY02 BN44-00329B

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
NY04 BN96-15648A
IY02 BN96-14703A

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Plasma TVs

PN42C430A1DXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix Next most Likely Fix

PN42C430A1DXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Picture

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Main PCB
NY04 BN96-15648A
IY02 BN96-14703A

Speakers
BN96-12832D

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832A

Main PCB
NY04 BN96-15648A
IY02 BN96-14703A

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-13069A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-13070A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-13067A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-13068A

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Plasma TVs

PN42C450B1DXZA
PN42C450B1DXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN42C450B1DXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
BN96-15651A

Power Supply PCB


IY01/IY02 BN4400329B
NY04 - BN44-00329A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL - BN96-13389B

Main PCB
BN96-15651A

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem
stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
BN96-13069A
Y Buffer PCB
BN96-13070A

SMPS
NY04 BN44-00329A
IY02/IY01 BN4400329B

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the
problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
All BN96-13067A
X Buffer PCB
All BN96-13068A

SMPS
NY04 BN44-00329A
IY02/IY01 BN4400329B

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

SMPS
NY04 BN44-00329A
IY02/IY01 BN44-00329B

Power

One LED blinking continuously

SMPS
IY01/IY02 BN44-00329B
NY04 BN44-00329A
Main PCB
All BN96-15651A

One LED blinks, and then stops

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PN42C450B1DXZA

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Plasma TVs

PN42C450B1DXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN42C450B1DXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
All BN96-15651A

Speakers
BN96-12832A

Speakers
BN96-12832A

Main PCB
All BN96-15651A

Y-Main PCB
BN96-13069A
Y Buffer PCB
BN96-13070A

X-Main PCB
All BN96-13067A
X Buffer PCB
All BN96-13068A

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PN42C450B1DXZA

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Plasma TVs

PN50C430A1DXZA
PN50C430A1DXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C430A1DXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15649A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
NY02 BN96-13389C
NY01 BN96-13389C

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15649A

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem stops
and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12952A
Y Buffer PCB
NY01 BN96-12391A
NY02 BN96-12412A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest. If the problem stops,
replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12950A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12951A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15649A

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Plasma TVs

PN50C430A1DXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C430A1DXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15649A

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832C

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832C

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15649A

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12952A
Y Buffer PCB
NY01 BN96-12391A
NY02 BN96-12412A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12950A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12951A

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Plasma TVs

PN50C450B1DXZA
PN50C450B1DXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix Next most Likely Fix

PN50C450B1DXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not illuminated,
replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
NY01 BN96-14709A
NY02 BN94-03252F

Power Supply PCB


All BN44-00330A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
All BN96-13389C

Main PCB
All BN96-15651A

Automatically turning
On/Off repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem stops and
the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
BN96-12952A
Y Buffer PCB
BN96-12956A

SMPS
All BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest. If the problem stops,
replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
All BN96-12950A
X Buffer PCB
All BN96-12951A

SMPS
All BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply

SMPS
All BN44-00330A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

SMPS
All BN44-00330A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
NY01 BN96-14709A
NY02 BN94-03252F

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PN50C450B1DXZA

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Plasma TVs

PN50C450B1DXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Potential Fixes
Main PCB
NY01 BN96-14709A
NY02 BN94-03252F

Speakers
BN96-12832A

Speakers
BN96-12832C

Main PCB
NY01 BN96-14709A
NY02 BN94-03252F

Y-Main PCB
BN96-12952A
Y Buffer PCB
BN96-12956A

X-Main PCB
All BN96-12950A
X Buffer PCB
All BN96-12951A

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PN50C450B1DXZA

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Plasma TVs

PN50C490B3DXZA
PN50C490B3DXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C490B3DXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03252Q

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13389C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03252Q

Automatically Turning
On/Off repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem stops
and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-15415A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12391A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12950A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12951A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03252Q

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PN50C490B3DXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C490B3DXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C490B3DXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03252Q

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832C

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03252Q

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-15415A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12391A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12950A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12951A

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PN50C490B3DXZA

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Plasma TVs

PN50C540G3FXZA
PN50C540G3FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C540G3FXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not illuminated,
replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262E

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13388B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262E

Automatically Turning
On/Off repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem stops
and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12411A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12956A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem stops,
replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12409A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12410A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262E

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PN50C540G3FXZA

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Plasma TVs

PN50C540G3FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C540G3FXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262E

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832D

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832D

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262E

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12411A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12956A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12409A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12410A

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PN50C540G3FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C550B1DXZA
PN50C550B1DXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C550B1DXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
NY02 BN96-14713A
All BN96-15072A

Power Supply PCB


All BN44-00330A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL - BN96-13388B

Main PCB
NY02 BN96-14713A
All BN96-15072A

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem
stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
All BN96-12411A
Y Buffer PCB
NY01 BN96-12956A
All BN96-12412A

Power Supply PCB


All BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
All BN96-12409A
X Buffer PCB
All BN96-12410A

Power Supply PCB


All BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


All BN44-00330A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


All BN44-00330A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
All BN96-15651A

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PN50C550B1DXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C550B1DXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C550B1DXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
NY02 BN96-14713A
All BN96-15072A

Speakers
BN96-12832D

Speakers
BN96-12832D

Main PCB
NY02 BN96-14713A
All BN96-15072A

Y-Main PCB
All BN96-12411A
Y Buffer PCB
NY01 BN96-12956A
All BN96-12412A

X-Main PCB
All BN96-12409A
X Buffer PCB
All BN96-12410A

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PN50C550B1DXZA

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Plasma TVs

PN50C590G4FXZA
PN50C590G4FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C590G4FXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN96-14801A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13388B

Main PCB
ALL BN96-14801A

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem
stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12411A
Y Buffer PCB
NY02 BN96-12412A
NY01 BN96-12956A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12409A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12410A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN96-14801A

16 | P a g e
PN50C590G4FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C590G4FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C590G4FXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN96-14801A

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832D

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832D

Main PCB
ALL BN96-14801A

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12411A
Y Buffer PCB
NY02 BN96-12412A
NY01 BN96-12956A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12409A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12410A

17 | P a g e
PN50C590G4FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C680G5FXZA
PN50C680G5FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C680G5FXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775K

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
N002 BN96-15416A

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775K

Automatically turning
On/Off repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem stops
and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-17225A
Y Buffer PCB
N002 BN96-12956A
ALL BN96-12958A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-17224A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12410A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00330A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775K

18 | P a g e
PN50C680G5FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C680G5FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C680G5FXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775K

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832C

Speakers
ALL BN96-12832C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775K

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-17225A
Y Buffer PCB
N002 BN96-12956A
ALL BN96-12958A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-17224A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12410A

19 | P a g e
PN50C680G5FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C6400TFXZA
PN50C6400TFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C6400TFXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316L

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14336B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316L

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem
stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12962A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12963A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12960A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12961A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316L

20 | P a g e
PN50C6400TFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C6400TFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C6400TFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316L

Speakers
ALL BN96-12941K
ALL BN96-13273A

Speakers
ALL BN96-12941K
ALL BN96-13273A

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316L

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12962A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12963A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12960A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12961A

21 | P a g e
PN50C6400TFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C6500TFXZA
PN50C6500TFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C6500TFXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316N

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14336B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316N

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem stops
and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12962A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12963A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12960A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12961A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316N

22 | P a g e
PN50C6500TFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C6500TFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C6500TFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316N

Speakers
ALL BN96-13273A
ALL BN96-12941K

Speakers
ALL BN96-13273A
ALL BN96-12941K

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316N

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12962A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12963A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12960A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12961A

23 | P a g e
PN50C6500TFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C7000YFXZA
PN50C7000YFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C7000YFXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Q

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14504A

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Q

Automatically turning
On/Off repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem stops
and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12962A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12963A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12960A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12961A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Q

24 | P a g e
PN50C7000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C7000YFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C7000YFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Q

Speakers
ALL BN96-12941K
ALL BN96-13273A

Speakers
ALL BN96-12941K
ALL BN96-13273A

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Q

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12962A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12963A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12960A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12961A

25 | P a g e
PN50C7000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C8000YFXZA
PN50C8000YFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C8000YFXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313V

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14504A

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313V

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem
stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12962A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12963A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12960A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12961A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00333A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313V

26 | P a g e
PN50C8000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN50C8000YFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN50C8000YFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313V

Speakers
ALL BN96-12941K
ALL BN96-13273A

Speakers
ALL BN96-12941K
ALL BN96-13273A

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313V

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12962A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12963A

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12960A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12961A

27 | P a g e
PN50C8000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C550G1FXZA
PN58C550G1FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C550G1FXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If


not illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775D

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13388C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775D

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the
problem stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y
buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12682A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12683 UPPER
ALL BN96-12684A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the
problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12680A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12681A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

Power

One LED blinking continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775D

28 | P a g e
PN58C550G1FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C550G1FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C550G1FXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775D

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833A

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833A

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775D

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12682A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12683A UPPER
ALL BN96-12684A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12680A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12681A

29 | P a g e
PN58C550G1FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C590G4FXZA
58C590G4FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C590G4FXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15077A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13388C

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15077A

Automatically turning
On/Off repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the
problem stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12682A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12683A Upper
ALL BN96-12684A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the
problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12680A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12681A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15077A

30 | P a g e
58C590G4FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C590G4FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C590G4FXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15077A

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833A

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833A

Main PCB
ALL BN96-15077A

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12682A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12683A Upper
ALL BN96-12684A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12680A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12681A

31 | P a g e
58C590G4FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C680G5FXZA
PN58C680G5FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C680G5FXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If


not illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775L

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

Unable to turn on intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13388C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775L

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the
problem stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y
buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the
problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

Power

One LED blinking continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00331A

ONE LED blinks, and then stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775L

32 | P a g e
PN58C680G5FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C680G5FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C680G5FXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775L

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833C

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03775L

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

33 | P a g e
PN58C680G5FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C6400TFXZA
PN58C6400TFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C6400TFXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316M

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Unable to turn on intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14336C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316M

Automatically turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the
problem stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y
buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the
problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Power

One LED blinking continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

ONE LED blinks, and then stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316M

34 | P a g e
PN58C6400TFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C6400TFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C6400TFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316M

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942B
ALL BN96-13273B

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942B
ALL BN96-13273B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316M

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

35 | P a g e
PN58C6400TFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C6500TFXZA
PN58C6500TFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C6500TFXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316Q

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14336C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316Q

Automatically turning
On/Off repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem
stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the
problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316Q

36 | P a g e
PN58C6500TFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C6500TFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C6500TFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316Q

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942B
ALL BN96-13273B

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942B
ALL BN96-13273B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03316Q

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

37 | P a g e
PN58C6500TFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C7000YFXZA
PN58C7000YFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C7000YFXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313S

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Unable to turn on
intermittently
Automatically turning
On/Off repeatedly

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14504C
Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313S
Power Supply PCB
ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the
problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Power

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the
problem stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313S

38 | P a g e
PN58C7000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C7000YFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C7000YFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313S

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942B
ALL BN96-13273B

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942B
ALL BN96-13273B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313S

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

39 | P a g e
PN58C7000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C8000YFXZA
PN58C8000YFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C8000YFXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313X

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Unable to turn on
intermittently
Automatically turning
On/Off repeatedly

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14504C
Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lowe

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313X
Power Supply PCB
ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the problem
stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14978A

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Power

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem
stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

ONE LED blinks, and


then stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313X

40 | P a g e
PN58C8000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN58C8000YFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN58C8000YFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313X

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942B
ALL BN96-13273B

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942B
ALL BN96-13273B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313X

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14979A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-14980A Upper
ALL BN96-14981A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-14977A
X Buffer PCBALL BN9614978A

41 | P a g e
PN58C8000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN63C550G1FXZA
PN63C550G1FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN63C550G1FXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB.


If not illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262N

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

Unable to turn on intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13388D

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262N

Automatically Turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the
problem stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y
buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12692A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12693A Upper
ALL BN96-12694A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if
the problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12689A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12690A Upper
ALL BN96-12691A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

Power

One LED blinking continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

ONE LED blinks, and then stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262N

42 | P a g e
PN63C550G1FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN63C550G1FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN63C550G1FXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262N

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833B

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262N

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12692A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12693A Upper
ALL BN96-12694A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12689A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12690A Upper
ALL BN96-12691A Lower

43 | P a g e
PN63C550G1FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN63C590G4FXZA
PN63C590G4FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN63C590G4FXZA
Unable to turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main PCB. If not
illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262Q

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

Unable to turn on
intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-13388D

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262Q

Automatically turning
On/Off repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If the problem
stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12692A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12693A Upper
ALL BN96-12694A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and if the
problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12689A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12690A Upper
ALL BN96-12691A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

Power

One LED blinking


continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00332A

ONE LED blinks, and then


stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262Q

44 | P a g e
PN63C590G4FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN63C590G4FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN63C590G4FXZA
No Sound
Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262Q

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833B

Speakers
ALL BN96-12833B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03262Q

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12692A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12693A Upper
ALL BN96-12694A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12689A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12690A Upper
ALL BN96-12691A Lower

45 | P a g e
PN63C590G4FXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN63C7000YFXZA
PN63C7000YFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN63C7000YFXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main


PCB. If not illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313T

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Unable to turn on intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14504B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313T

Automatically Turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If
the problem stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main
and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12692A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12693A Upper
ALL BN96-12694A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and
if the problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12689A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12690A Upper
ALL BN96-12691A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Power

One LED blinking continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

ONE LED blinks, and then stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313T

46 | P a g e
PN63C7000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN63C7000YFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN63C7000YFXZA
No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313T

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942C
ALL BN96-13273C

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942C
ALL BN96-13273C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313T

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12692A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12693A Upper
ALL BN96-12694A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12689A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12690A Upper
ALL BN96-12691A Lower

47 | P a g e
PN63C7000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN63C8000YFXZA
PN63C8000YFXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

PN63C8000YFXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check for standby indicator. If illuminated, replace the Main


PCB. If not illuminated, replace the Power Supply.

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Y

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Unable to turn on intermittently

N/A

Keyboard PCB
ALL BN96-14504B

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Y

Automatically Turning On/Off


repeatedly

First, disconnect the Y-main PCB, and then try to power up. If
the problem stops and the unit turns on, replace the Y-main
and Y buffer(s).

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12692A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12693A Upper
ALL BN96-12694A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Reconnect the Y-main and disconnect the X-main. Retest, and
if the problem stops, replace the X-main and X-buffer(s).

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12689A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12690A Upper
ALL BN96-12691A Lower

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

If the symptom remains


Replace the power supply.

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

Power

One LED blinking continuously

Power Supply PCB


ALL BN44-00334A

ONE LED blinks, and then stops

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Y

48 | P a g e
PN63C8000YFXZA

Samsung

Plasma TVs

PN63C8000YFXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

No Sound

Poor Sound Quality

Audio

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

No Image

Picture

Potential Fixes
Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Y

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942C
ALL BN96-13273C

Speakers
ALL BN96-12942C
ALL BN96-13273C

Main PCB
ALL BN94-03313Y

Y-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12692A
Y Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12693A Upper
ALL BN96-12694A Lower

X-Main PCB
ALL BN96-12689A
X Buffer PCB
ALL BN96-12690A Upper
ALL BN96-12691A Lower

49 | P a g e
PN63C8000YFXZA

DLP TVs

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL50A650C1F
HL50A650C1F

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL50A650C1F

Power

Unable to Turn on

Check the Standby voltage at the main SMPS


-OK? Change the Main board
-NO? Change the main SMPS.

SMPS-DLP TV BP44-01002A

Main BP94-02325A

Three led light blinking

Check the voltage to the ballast. It should be about


280V. If there is no voltage, change the power supply.

Lamp ballast BP47-00043A


Assy Lamp BP96-01653A

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

Three led light blinking

Do you hear the ballast fire (snapping)? If not, change


the ballast. If all checks out OK, change the DMD.

Lamp ballast BP47-00043A


Assy Lamp BP96-01653A

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

Main BP94-02325A

Speaker BP96-01794A

Main BP94-02325A

Speaker BP96-01794A

No Sound

Audio

Poor Sound Quality

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main
PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the
speakers.

50 | P a g e
HL50A650C1F

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL50A650C1F
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL50A650C1F
Dot on screen

Narrows/Widens in
vertical/horizontal direction

Picture

Distorted/Unclear color

Check the final Projection lens and the mirror for


debris.

No parts, Clean

If the black bar is slanted and not straight, suspect the


light tunnel.

Light Tunnel BP96-02058A

Check the OSD menus to verify the picture size. If the


menu setting will not stay in 16:9 mode, the Main PCB
may be defective

Main BP94-02325A
Light Tunnel BP96-02058A

Check the OSD images for proper color before


replacing any parts.

Main BP94-02325A

Check the operation of the Lamp and ballast.

Lamp ballast BP47-00043A


Assy Lamp BP96-01653A

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

If the above are correct and there is sound but no


picture, suspect the DMD Board.

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

If the noise stops immediately at power off, replace


the color wheel. If it continues for ~30 seconds after
power off, replace the fan.

Fan BP31-00025A
Color Wheel BP96-02057A

No image /image shows up late

Knocking noise

51 | P a g e
HL50A650C1F

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL50A650C1F
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL50A650C1F
Noise when TV is turned on/off

Occasional creaks can occur if the cabinet rear and


front are binding. Try loosening the back cabinet
screws a small amount.

Unable to change channel

Verify the 33Vdc line to the Main PCB.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP94-02325A

No channels above 14

Be sure to connect the antenna cable directly,


bypassing any cable or satellite converters.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP94-02325A

Check the ribbon cable from the Main PCB to the


remote PCB.

Remote control
BP96-02052A

Main BP94-02325A

Check the +5V line to the Remote PCB.

Remote control
BP96-02052A

Main BP94-02325A

Check for stuck buttons on the front and side panels.

Remote control
BP96-02052A

Main BP94-02325A

Noise

Channels

Improper operation

Remote
Control

52 | P a g e
HL50A650C1F

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL56A650C1FXZA
HL56A650C1FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL56A650C1FXZA
Unable to Turn on

Three led light blinking

Power

Three led light blinking

Check the Standby voltage at the main SMPS


-OK? Change the Main board
-NO? Change the main SMPS.

Check the voltage to the ballast. It should be about 280V.


If there is no voltage, change the power supply.

Do you hear the ballast fire (snapping)? If not, change


the ballast. If all checks out OK, change the DMD.

No Sound

Audio

Poor Sound Quality

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main
PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the
speakers.

SMPS-DLP TV BP4401002A

Main BP96-02047A

BP47-00023A
BP47-00043A

DMD PK01 BP9602054A


DMD PK02 BP9602055A

BP47-00023A
BP47-00043A

DMD PK01 BP9602054A


DMD PK02 BP9602055A

Main BP96-02047A

Speaker BP96-01794A

Main BP96-02047A

Speaker BP96-01794A

53 | P a g e
HL56A650C1FXZA

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL56A650C1FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL56A650C1FXZA
Dot on screen

Narrows/Widens in
vertical/horizontal direction

Distorted/Unclear color

Check the final Projection lens and the mirror for debris.
DLP IC PK01 4719-001999
DLP IC PK02 4719-001997

If the black bar is slanted and not straight, suspect the


light tunnel.

Light Tunnel BP96-02058A

Check the OSD menus to verify the picture size. If the


menu setting will not stay in 16:9 mode, the Main PCB
may be defective

Light Tunnel BP96-02058A

Main BP96-02047A

Check the OSD images for proper color before replacing


any parts.

Check the operation of the Lamp and ballast.

Lamp Ballast BP47-00043A


Lamp BP96-01653A

DMD PK01 BP9602054A


DMD PK02 BP9602055A

If the above are correct and there is sound but no


picture, suspect the DMD Board.

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

If the noise stops immediately at power off, replace the


color wheel. If it continues for ~30 seconds after power
off, replace the fan.

Fan BP31-00025A
Color Wheel BP96-02057A

Picture

No image /image shows up late

Knocking noise

54 | P a g e
HL56A650C1FXZA

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL56A650C1FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL56A650C1FXZA
Noise when TV is turned on/off

Occasional creaks can occur if the cabinet rear and front


are binding. Try loosening the back cabinet screws a
small amount.

Unable to change channel

Verify the 33Vdc line to the Main PCB.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP96-02047A

No channels above 14

Be sure to connect the antenna cable directly, bypassing


any cable or satellite converters.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP96-02047A

Check the ribbon cable from the Main PCB to the remote
PCB.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP96-02047A

Check the +5V line to the Remote PCB.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP96-02047A

Check for stuck buttons on the front and side panels.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP96-02047A

Noise

Channels

Improper operation

Remote
Control

55 | P a g e
HL56A650C1FXZA

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL61A650C1FXZA
HL61A650C1FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL61A650C1FXZA

Power

Audio

Unable to Turn on

Check the Standby voltage at the main SMPS


-OK? Change the Main board
-NO? Change the main SMPS.

SMPS-DLP TV BP44-01002A

Main BP96-02047A

Three led light blinking

Check the voltage to the ballast. It should be about


280V. If there is no voltage, change the power supply.

Lamp BP47-00023A
Lamp Ballast BP47-00043A

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

Three led light blinking

Do you hear the ballast fire (snapping)? If not, change


the ballast. If all checks out OK, change the DMD.

Lamp BP47-00023A
Lamp Ballast BP47-00043A

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

Poor Sound Quality

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main
PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the
speakers.

Main BP96-02047A

Speaker BP96-01794A

56 | P a g e
HL61A650C1FXZA

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL61A650C1FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL61A650C1FXZA
Dot on screen

Narrows/Widens in
vertical/horizontal
direction

Distorted/Unclear color

Picture
No image /image shows
up late

Check the final Projection lens and the mirror for


debris.

DLP IC PK01 4719-001999


DLP IC PK02 4719-001997

If the black bar is slanted and not straight, suspect the


light tunnel.

Light Tunnel BP96-02058A

Check the OSD menus to verify the picture size. If the


menu setting will not stay in 16:9 mode, the Main PCB
may be defective

Light Tunnel BP96-02058A

Check the OSD images for proper color before replacing


any parts.

Main BP96-02047A

Check the operation of the Lamp and ballast.

SMPS BP44-01002A

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

If the above are correct and there is sound but no


picture, suspect the DMD Board.

SMPS BP44-01002A

DMD PK01 BP96-02054A


DMD PK02 BP96-02055A

Knocking noise

If the noise stops immediately at power off, replace the


color wheel. If it continues for ~30 seconds after power
off, replace the fan.

Noise when TV is turned


on/off

Occasional creaks can occur if the cabinet rear and


front are binding. Try loosening the back cabinet screws
a small amount.

Color Wheel BP96-02057A

Fan BP31-00032A
Fan BP31-00025A

57 | P a g e
HL61A650C1FXZA

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL61A650C1FXZA
Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL61A650C1FXZA

Noise

Unable to change
channel

Verify the 33Vdc line to the Main PCB.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP96-02047A

No channels above 14

Be sure to connect the antenna cable directly,


bypassing any cable or satellite converters.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP96-02047A

Check the ribbon cable from the Main PCB to the


remote PCB.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP96-02047A

Check the +5V line to the Remote PCB.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP96-02047A

Check for stuck buttons on the front and side panels.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP96-02047A

Channels
Improper operation

Remote
Control

58 | P a g e
HL61A650C1FXZA

Samsung

DLP TVs

HL61A750A1F
HL61A750A1F

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL61A750A1F
Unable to Turn on

Check the Standby voltage at the main SMPS


-OK? Change the Main board
-NO? Change the main SMPS.

Power

Picture

SMPS BP44-01001A

Main BP96-02089A

LED Drive BP9500452A

RED LED BP07-00029A


GREEN LED BP0700030A
BLUE LED BP07-00031A

No parts, clean

Three led light blinking

Check the Sub Power (LED Driver) supply.

Dot on screen

Check the final Projection lens and the mirror for debris.

Narrows/Widens in
vertical/horizontal direction

Check the OSD menus to verify the picture size. If the menu setting will
not stay in 16:9 mode the Main PCB, may be defective.

Main BP96-02089A

Distorted/Unclear color

Check the OSD images for proper color before replacing any parts.

Check the supply voltage to the sub Power supply.

SMPS BP44-01001A

DMD BP94-02327B

If the above are correct and there is sound but no picture, suspect the
DMD Board.

SMPS BP44-01001A

DMD BP94-02327B

No image /image shows up late

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Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL61A750A1F
Knocking noise

Noise

FAN BP31-00032A

Noise when TV is turned on/off

Occasional creaks can occur if the cabinet rear and front are binding.
Try loosening the back cabinet screws a small amount.

Unable to change channel

Verify the 33Vdc line to the Main PCB.

Tuner BN4000119A

Main BP96-02089A

No channels above 14

Be sure to connect the antenna cable directly, bypassing any cable or


satellite converters.

Tuner BN4000119A

Check the ribbon cable from the Main PCB to the remote PCB.

Remote BP9602052A

Main BP96-02089A

Check the +5V line to the Remote PCB.

Remote BP9602052A

Main BP96-02089A

Check for stuck buttons on the front and side panels.

Remote BP9602052A

Main BP96-02089A

Channels

Remote
Control

The only moving part in this model is the cooling fan.

Improper operation

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HL67A510J1FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL67A510J1FXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check the Standby voltage at the main SMPS


-OK? Change the Main board
-NO? Change the main SMPS.

SMPS-DLP TV BP4401002A

Main BP96-02094A

Three led light blinking

Check the voltage to the ballast. It should be about 280V. If


there is no voltage, change the power supply.

BP47-00029A
BP96-01600A

BP96-02092A

Three led light blinking

Do you hear the ballast fire (snapping)? If not, change the


ballast. If all checks out OK, change the DMD.

BP47-00029A
BP96-01600A

BP96-02092A

Main BP96-02094A

Speaker BP96-01638A

Main BP96-02094A

Speaker BP96-01638A

Power

Sound

Audio
Poor Sound Quality

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the
speakers.

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Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL67A510J1FXZA
Dot on screen

Narrows/Widens in
vertical/horizontal direction

Picture

Distorted/Unclear color

No image /image shows up


late

Knocking noise

Check the final Projection lens and the mirror for debris.

No parts, clean

If the black bar is slanted and not straight, suspect the light
tunnel.

Light tunnel BP96-02070A

Main BP96-02094A

Check the OSD menus to verify the picture size. If the


menu setting will not stay in 16:9 mode, the Main PCB may
be defective

Main BP96-02094A

Check the OSD images for proper color before replacing


any parts.

Check the operation of the Lamp and ballast.

Lamp Ballast BP47-00029A


Lamp BP96-01600A

SMPS BP44-01002A

If the above are correct and there is sound but no picture,


suspect the DMD Board.

DMD BP94-02338B

SMPS BP44-01002A

If the noise stops immediately at power off, replace the


color wheel. If it continues for ~30 seconds after power
off, replace the fan.

Color Wheel BP96-02069A

Fan BP31-00023A
BP31-00024A

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Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL67A510J1FXZA

Noise

Noise when TV is turned


on/off

Occasional creaks can occur if the cabinet rear and front


are binding. Try loosening the back cabinet screws a small
amount.

Unable to change channel

Verify the 33Vdc line to the Main PCB.

Tuner BN40-00119A

SMPS BP44-01002A

No channels above 14

Be sure to connect the antenna cable directly, bypassing


any cable or satellite converters.

Tuner BN40-00119A

SMPS BP44-01002A

Check the ribbon cable from the Main PCB to the remote
PCB.

Remote BP96-01937A

Main BP96-02094A

Check the +5V line to the Remote PCB.

Remote BP96-01937A

Main BP96-02094A

Check for stuck buttons on the front and side panels.

Remote BP96-01937A

Main BP96-02094A

Channels

Improper operation

Remote
Control

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HL67A750A1FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL67A750A1FXZA
Unable to Turn on

Power

Three led light blinking

Three led light blinking

Check the Standby voltage at the main SMPS


-OK? Change the Main board
-NO? Change the main SMPS.

Check the Sub Power (LED Driver) supply.

Check the R G and B LEDs.

No Sound

Audio
Poor Sound Quality

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

SMPS BP44-01001A

Main BP94-02326A

LED Drive BP94-02327A

RED LED BP07-00029A


GREEN LED BP0700030A
BLUE LED BP07-00031A

LED Drive BP94-02327A

RED LED BP07-00029A


GREEN LED BP0700030A
BLUE LED BP07-00031A

Main BP94-02326A

Speaker BP96-01794A

Main BP94-02326A

Speaker BP96-01794A

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Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL67A750A1FXZA
Dot on screen

Narrows/Widens in
vertical/horizontal
direction

Picture

Distorted/Unclear color

No image /image shows


up late

Knocking noise

Check the final Projection lens and the mirror for debris.

DLP IC 4719-001997

If the black bar is slanted and not straight, suspect the light
tunnel.

Light Tunnel BP96-01724B


BP96-01725B

Main BP94-02326A

Check the OSD menus to verify the picture size. If the menu
setting will not stay in 16:9 mode the Main PCB may be
defective.

Main BP94-02326A

Check the OSD images for proper color before replacing any
parts.

Check the supply voltage to the sub Power supply.

SMPS BP44-01001A

If the above are correct and there is sound but no picture,


suspect the DMD Board.

DMD BP94-02327B

The only moving part in this model is the cooling fan.

Fan
BP31-00029A
BP31-00029B
BP31-00032A

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Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL67A750A1FXZA
Noise when TV is turned
on/off

Occasional creaks can occur if the cabinet rear and front are
binding. Try loosening the back cabinet screws a small amount.

Unable to change channel

Verify the 33Vdc line to the Main PCB.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP94-02326A

No channels above 14

Be sure to connect the antenna cable directly, bypassing any


cable or satellite converters.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP94-02326A

Check the ribbon cable from the Main PCB to the remote PCB.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP94-02326A

Check the +5V line to the Remote PCB.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP94-02326A

Check for stuck buttons on the front and side panels.

Remote BP96-02052A

Main BP94-02326A

Noise

Channels

Improper operation

Remote
Control

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HL72A650C1FXZA

Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL72A650C1FXZA
Unable to Turn on

Check the Standby voltage at the main SMPS


-OK? Change the Main board
-NO? Change the main SMPS.

SMPS-DLP TV BP44-01002A

Main BP94-02325B

Lamp Ballast BP47-00029A

Three led light blinking

At start up, the color wheel will spin. If it doesn't, check the
wires and/or change the color wheel only.

S-DMD BP94-02338B
Lamp ASSY BP96-01600A

Lamp Ballast BP47-00029A

Three led light blinking

Check voltage to the ballast. It should be about 280V.If there is


no voltage, change the power supply.

S-DMD BP94-02338B
Lamp ASSY BP96-01600A

Three led light blinking

Do you hear the ballast fire (snapping)? If not, change the


ballast.

Lamp Ballast BP47-00029A

S-DMD BP94-02338B
Lamp ASSY BP96-01600A

Main BP94-02325B

Speaker BP96-01794C

Main BP94-02325B

Speaker BP96-01794C

Power

Sound

Audio

Poor Sound Quality

Reset the Audio settings in the customer menu.


If poor audio is from both speakers, replace the Main PCB.
If poor audio is only from one speaker, replace the speakers.

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Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL72A650C1FXZA
Dot on screen

Narrows/Widens in
vertical/horizontal
direction

Picture

Distorted/Unclear color

No image /image shows


up late

Knocking noise

Check the final Projection lens and the mirror for debris.

DLP IC 4719-001999

If the black bar is slanted and not straight, suspect the light
tunnel.

Light Tunnel BP96-02070A

Main BP94-02325B

Check the OSD menus to verify the picture size. If the menu
setting will not stay in 16:9 mode, the Main PCB may be
defective

Main BP94-02325B

Light Tunnel BP9602070A

Check the OSD images for proper color before replacing any
parts.

Check the operation of the Lamp and ballast.

SMPS BP44-01002A

DMD BP94-02338B

If the above are correct and there is sound but no picture,


suspect the DMD Board.

SMPS BP44-01002A

DMD BP94-02338B

If the noise stops immediately at power off, replace the color


wheel. If it continues for ~30 seconds after power off, replace
the fan.

Color Wheel BP96-02069A

Fan BP31-00024A

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Group

Symptom

Troubleshooting Steps

Potential Fixes
Most Likely Fix
Next most Likely Fix

HL72A650C1FXZA
Noise when TV is turned
on/off

Occasional creaks can occur if the cabinet rear and front are
binding. Try loosening the back cabinet screws a small amount.

Unable to change
channel

Verify the 33Vdc line to the Main PCB.

Main BP94-02325B

SMPS BP44-01002A

No channels above 14

Be sure to connect the antenna cable directly, bypassing any


cable or satellite converters.

Tuner BN40-00119A

Main BP94-02325B

Check the ribbon cable from the Main PCB to the remote PCB.

Keyboard BP94-02304E

Main BP94-02325B

Check the +5V line to the Remote PCB.

Keyboard BP94-02304E

Main BP94-02325B

Check for stuck buttons on the front and side panels.

Keyboard BP94-02304E

Main BP94-02325B

Noise

Channels

Improper operation

Remote
Control

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