Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50 in. Plasma HDTV "sustain board function" Questions

...this helps Usually a seven blink shutdown indicates either a y-sustain or buffer board issue or any combination of the 3 boards. I would recommend calling an authorized service center to

... the plasma screen is controlled in sections by different boards or they work together to produce a sustainable image. it helps to have a picture to see what section has the line then you can get an ...

...a lot of heat. 75% of technical problems in plasma TV's are caused by overheating problems. X, Y sustain, buffer boards controls picture, fires the gas, and many others functions. When either of ...

...sustain board might also be called the Z-SUS. These boards function similarly, producing proper screen images. Although they serve pretty much the same function, the two boards work independently of ...

...sustain board may also be called the Z-SUS. These boards function similarly, producing proper screen images. Although they serve pretty much the same function, the two boards work independently of ...

...controls are not working then its most likely to be the logic control board itself). It is usually advisable to replace both the sustain boards at the same time. That should resolve the problem.

...side of your TV. It's function is to power up the screen. Replacing this board should bring your picture back. If you are good with component, you can check the fuse and replace it to reduce

...but nothing appearing on the screen, not even the menus? Then most likely you need to replace both sustain boards and since it is a Philips you should replace the upper and lower Y buffer boards as ...

sustain board, but it is MOST CERTAINLY not the only thing that will need to be done. At the very least you will need to replace a buffer board or you risk burning another transistor and possibly more

...the connectors of the lower and upper buffer boards, y-sustain board, inspect and then re-insert and ensure that they are properly connected. Let me know if the symptoms still persist... ...