V, Inc. Vizio P4 Plasma Television Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on Oct 14, 2017
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Screen went black on Vizio 42" plasma TV

We have had this TV for a few years that we bought from COSTCO. The screen just started blinking like lightning and is going black. It comes back on for a few seconds and then goes black again. We have sound, but the picture keeps going.
What do you think is wrong and is the cost to repair it almost as much as getting a new TV? :((

  • 2 more comments 
  • gingerldla Dec 17, 2008

    I have the same problem except it is the left side. It will start on with vertical lines on the left and work fine on the right and then it will go black on the left.

  • Anonymous Jan 12, 2009

    We have the same problem. The screen goes black, but the sound works...sometimes. Any answers yet?

  • Anonymous Apr 21, 2009

    Same exact problem. Woke up one day... just was black.

  • tsell May 03, 2009

    playing video game and screen just went black,no popping noise or loud crack,just black,still have sound though,all conections are good,no problems at all until this happened.tv is approx. 2 years old.

×

1 Answer

Brad Brown

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • V, Inc. Master 19,187 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 14, 2017
Brad Brown
V, Inc. Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Nov 14, 2008
Answers
19187
Questions
0
Helped
4344767
Points
82261

The cost to repair it might not be a worry, parts for those types of sets are not available, the plasma style sets are replaced by LCD/LED.

5 Related Answers

proton77

Mandeep Singh

  • 1184 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 09, 2008

SOURCE: pixelation

Hi,
The problem is more or less with the LCD screen itself. The manufatcurer covers dead or burnt pixels.I would suggest contact Vizio Support on the following number
Technical Support
Toll-Free: 877.698.4946

Thanks
proton

Ad

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Sep 06, 2008

SOURCE: Vizio 50 inch plasma picture problem

Once minute my Vizio P50HDM was working the next minute the picture was barely visible. I called Vizio and they gave me a number for a repair company. Their company gave me a $650 estimate. I called a few other local placed and they said that this is a very common problem for this model TV. All the places gave me an estimate of between $600 - $700. I called Vizio to complain, but they are not interested.

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Jan 19, 2009

SOURCE: Another dead Vizio... P50HDM

95% Y and Z sustainer boards since you alweady had red pixels.

Anonymous

  • 7 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 20, 2009

SOURCE: Vizio P42HDe Plasma TV - Audio, but no picture

check the backlight inverter and the Y-sus board the one to your left. if those are fine check the bottom right buffer board

Anthony Gonzales

  • 267 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 26, 2009

SOURCE: 42 inch DO42746 no picture or sound

It is still possible the z sustain board is bad. or an x driver board.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Snow on screen with no picture.loud noise on audio

42" Vizio TV flickering strobing easy way to repair VW42L ...

? 2:49
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qba7_YHnXwM
Dec 2, 2013 - Uploaded by ozzysslayer
42" Vizio TV flickering strobing easy way to repair VW42L HDTV10A LCD TV ... EASY How to Fix Samsung LCD TV Flashing Flickering Screen!Missing: vp422hdtv10a ‎snow

Vizio Replacement Boards - ecoustics.com

www.ecoustics.com > ... > Plasma & LCD TV Forum
Apr 15, 2009 - I have a vizio p42hdtv10A that just went into a black screen. .... I have a Vizio VP422 HDTV10A that will not stay on or show a picture. I removed ... Vizio vp422 hdtv10a
Dec 20, 2011
Plasma & LCD TV Forum
May 13, 2011
More results from www.ecoustics.com
1helpful
2answers

Pixelation

Hi,
The problem is more or less with the LCD screen itself. The manufatcurer covers dead or burnt pixels.I would suggest contact Vizio Support on the following number
Technical Support
Toll-Free: 877.698.4946

Thanks
proton
1helpful
1answer
6helpful
2answers

No Picture on Vizio 42 in. Plasma

There is no backlight on plasma TVs. If you have a black screen than most likely one of your sustain boards are gone. Board can be purchased on line at about $100. If your TV has no signs of life it's most likely the power board. Any way it would not be that expensive to fix if you are able to take the TV apart and swap the boards. But I need to say that I recommend to do it ONLY if you are qualified enough. Otherwise ask your local TV repair company to service your TV.
1helpful
1answer

Vizio screen goes black

It's possible that your sustainers are going bad. These are the two boards that goes vertically on both sides of the TV.
0helpful
1answer

No picture but has sound

hey twinbrother, sounds like we have the exact same issue, i'll let you know if i figure anything out. sure seems like it blew a fuse or something?
3helpful
1answer

VIZIO BLACK SCREEN

That problem is the Ysus board, Sometimes people will replace the Zboard at the same time. If you bought it at costco a couple of years ago you are in luck costco will refund your purchase price, costco has changed the return policy and newer tv's are not refunded, but something to look into
0helpful
1answer

Vizio P42 Plasma HDTV10A

THE CABLE INPUT IS SERVED ON 22" VIZIO HOW AND WERE CAN I GO TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IN ATLANTA
1helpful
2answers

Vizio 42 Plasma Pop

My 42 Inch Vizio experienced the pop of death out-of warranty. I bought mine at Sears and they sent a technician over within a day or so. It turned out to be in the power supply and they shipped a board right out. Total including parts and labor was $280. Although no expensive TV should die after less than 2-years, Sears seems to be able to deal with repair in the home without drama.
Not finding what you are looking for?

2,120 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top V, Inc. Televison & Video Experts

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

 Grubhead
Grubhead

Level 3 Expert

5755 Answers

Are you a V, Inc. Televison and Video Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...