Panasonic TX-P42S10B Technical Information

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Product Category:
Subject:
Model(s) Affected:
The TV cannot power on, and the SOS LED blinks 5 or 7 times.
Symptom /
The Sustain circuit reacted to an abnormal signal from the A-board when the set was
Cause:
turned off, causing damage to several transistors.
Note: This modification applies to serial numbers prior to: **-9340001
Remedy /
Step 1: Replace transistors: Q16001, Q16002, Q16004, Q16021, Q16022, Q16023, Q16101, Q16102
Method:
Order the following kit: TZS9EK088 (Kit Contents detailed below)
Service Kit
TZS9EK088
* See figure <SS-Board> for locations (See page 2.)
Step 2: Upgrade the set firmware. Obtain a copy of the "4in1-soft" firmware from your usual service source.
Upgrade Procedure
2.1. Copy the relevant zip file to a computer and unzip the file.
2.2. Copy the folders "PNL", "TEXT", and one file "SDIT.SDI"
onto the root directory of an SD Card. (See right)
2.3. Turn on the Plasma TV
2.4. Whilst holding down the Volume "-" button on the unit, press the RECALL button of the remote control 3 times.
2.5. The Plasma TV will display the information shown in Fig. 1. (page 2.)
2.6. Compare the PDP Soft, PDP EEP, PDP FPGA, and PDP PDROM shown on the screen, Fig. 3.(page 2),
with the information in Fig. 4. (page 3) If any of the version in the set are older, proceed to step 2.7.
2.7. Insert the SD card, with the files prepared in step 2.2, into the SD Card slot.
2.8. The Plasma TV will change to display the message in Fig. 2. (page 2)
2.9. Press the OK button on the remote control.
2.10. The Plasma TV will display the message in Fig. 3. (page 2)
2.11. Using the Cursor buttons on the remote control, select YES, then press the OK button to start the software
download - The plasma display will black out and the TV LED will change from green to red.
- Wait until the red LED turns off (about 9 minutes)
- Do NOT turn off the TV until the red LED turns off or the TV will be broken
2.12. Turn the Plasma TV off
2.13. Remove the SD Card from the SD Card slot.
2.14. Turn the Plasma TV back on.
2.15. Repeat step 2.4.
2.16. Confirm the PDP Soft, PDP EEP, PDP FPGA, and PDP PDROM with the information in Fig. 4. (page 3)
Warranty Claims - Please use the following IRIS and Activity codes
Activity Codes:
Guarantee Status
(UK Only)
Condition
IRIS Codes:
1
Note: Failure to use the correct IRIS and Activity codes may result in the claim being rejected
Panasonic
EST H IS
F I L
GB IRL LT
Plasma TV / Plasma IDTV
SS PCB failure on G10 S10 and U10 series.
See list on page 3
2SK399500L
B1JADP000004
2PG0060000RP
Repair Type
A R
Symptom
Area Type Code
1 1 11F
Ref No:
N PL SK
NL RO SLO
P S TR
Part Number Quantity
2
3
3
Location Source
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Section
Area Code Area
3 DDC 2
1 of 3
MQM022DG010909REV2
UA Date 13/08/2009
FIN Country Reported
Europe
References
Q16101, Q16102
Q16021, Q16022, Q16023
Q16001, Q16002, Q16004
Defect
Repair
Code
N i
Document No: PUK-QST_TI
Rev: 9.00 DG310309