I havea Panasonic pt50lc13 tv, I replace the lamp and the tv still did not work. Called a repair tech. He says the ballast needs replacin - cost about $500. My research indicates a repair kit can be purchased for about $20 but you need solderin experience to install the components. There is a person on E-Bay that will refurbish the board but you have to send the board. I have followed the instructions toexpose the ballast board but can't see that it can be removed without disturbing some soldered connections and fragile looking connections. Any suggestions?

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Panasonic makes a Ballast Repair Kit LSUC0022 for the PT-50LC13 for around $20, to correct the same problem with that model.

I wonder if Panasonic has a Ballast Repair kit for the PT-40LC12, or if the LSUC0022 would work with the PT-40LC12?

Anyone know?

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Here is a better site for instructions. It has a .pdf file.

http://www.911phone.net/Panasonic_TY-LA1000_Instruction_Manual%5B2%5D.pdf

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His prices sound a little steep. Most ballast boards un $100-$200 Labor and service call should be $250-300. If you are bringing the TV to him, it should be less. Check with Panasonic for an authorized servicer in your area for a quote and maybe a little help with the cost of repairs. Sometimes, the manufacturer will agree to cover the part cost or more, so call them!

michtech

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I'm not sure if this is the professional way:) -- but when my pansonic 1080i was acting up just like that - I placed a small fan at the back of the right side of the TV unit and faced it towards the TV air vents and voila the TV stays on and stays cooler. No more blinking lights. I don't think the cooling fan that draws the air out of the TV was working and the TV was overheating. Saved me some money in repairs and after a year it is still working well. A quick and cheap fix - but it worked. Jeanne

SOURCE: Need kit to repair panasonic PT-50LC13 ballast

Check partstore.com to find the kit. The kit part number is LSUC0022.

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