20 Most Recent ViewSonic NextVision N3260W 32 in. HD-Ready LCD Television - Page 8 Questions & Answers

The AC outlet is good? More likely to have power supply module failure, which very common problem in Viewsonic LCD TV.
Power supply: http://www.ramplus.com/fsp2715f01.html

You should have it repaired by pro unless you have the proper tools and knowledge to troubleshoot and repair the TV yourself.

Failed VIEWSONICs:
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Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r7406380-tv_training_manuals Failed TV and Monitors pictures: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Parts: www.shopjimmy.com Parts: www.interliquidparts.com Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/Default.aspx he can make you a set of caps. Or www.digikey.com, just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current and long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series.

You should replace the lamp it is already damage, when you replace the lamp do not forget to reset the lamp hour meter.

iF THE SET is a year or even two old and you have to repeatedly turn it on and on but once it is on it is ok, the problem is in the set's power supply.

All of these sets (every brand) have a "standby Power supply" built into them, it runs 7/24 even if the set is not turned on. One of the areas some companies cut corners on is the filter capacitors in this part of the set: Say the constant voltage is 9 volts and they use 10 volt rated caps, the caps will fail after a year or two from heat.

The reason companies do this is the cost difference say on 10,000 sets between 10 volt versus 16 volt rated caps is a nice piece of money.

If someone opens it and follows the power cord to the supply it will be easy to see, these caps (see photo) have a perfectly flat silver top with creases---any caps puffed up are bad.

Look at the caps and Before you rate this information let me know what you find, this problem will not just go away and usually gets worse and worse until the unit will not turn on at all.

SD TECH

Unplug it. It's guaranteed to turn off the TV.

Hi,

Welcome to fixya, how may i help you?

Check the contacts inside the batteries compartment (maybe they are not perfectly clean). Also, check the polarity.

i understood your problem.....it cause due to interference between different phase of polarised light pulses....

Other problem may be due to your video input check your connection and settings....

otherwise you should check for your digital video processor chip..

Thank you for giving me opportunity to solve your problem.

please give me your Ratings!!

Hello,

The issue you describe is consistent with a power supply board issue. This is the board where the AC goes to. This problem may have occurred as a result of irregular power supply, or excess power supply or power surge.

The TV is receiving current but cannot circulate or transfer the current to other necessary part of the TV because of the defective power supply board. You might be lucky it's just a blow fuse. Also a defective transformer can cause your TV not to power on.

All these can be checked on the power supply board.

But more often bad capacitors causes problem on the power supply board. I do not think the power board needs replacement, rather those defective capacitors is causing this issue. Open unit up and take a look at the power supply board.You will probably see one or more electrolytic filter capacitors that are bulged up in the top-not perfectly flat like the others.

The value of these capacitors will be different, most likely they will be somewhere around-820 to 2200uF/25 V( or /10V sometimes)

You can replace them with same values but I would recommend the voltage rating to be higher(like 35V for an original 25V) for reliability purposes.

What happens is,these bulged top capacitors will cause a low and unfiltered DC voltage=main board will malfunction(the relay will keep clicking until the caps are holding enough charge to bring the voltage up over a threshold point).

You can buy these capacitors at any Fry's or Radioshack store or you can order them online at vendors like "mcmelectronics.com"(look for electrolytic capacitors). After replacing these capacitor(capacitors) most likely the normal operation will be restored. Or you can by a refurbished complete power board to save you some stress.

Note: There may be also some other causes for this symptom ,like a defective T con board ,or main board,but the bulged top capacitors are the most common cause for this issue.

If you don't know about TV repairers, take the TV to the nearest repairman to fix the fault for you. Also, note that TV stores a lot of current, so wait a while before opening the TV back cover.

I hope this helps.

Regards.

Hi leigh_66,
I have a question,
1. what kind of cables(wire) are you using for input connection from your DVD player and Cable?
Jdvillanueva

The backlight inverter is failing for your tv. You need a direct replacement part. You can find parts on ebay or shopjimmy.com and you can search my the model number of the tv. Once you get the part, allow your tv to be unpluged for 12 hours before beginning any work. This will allow charges to dissipate and allows for a safe work environment. Once you replace the part you will be good to go. Also, check the power supply for popped capacitors while you have the tv open. Replace any bad capacitors with the same uF value and HIGHER voltage value (EX: 1000uF 10v --> 1000uF 35v)



Thank you and please rate.

search ebay for another power supply board.........
cheers

Try website like Remotes.com to buy an original tv remote.

Try disabling the lock by pressing and holding [1] (menu) and the down arrow on the front panel for 10 seconds or so. This toggles the power lock on and off for several Viewsonic monitors.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Model number of this TV?
DC voltages reading?
Basic LCD monitor and TV troubleshooting guide: http://www.fixya.com/support/r5093881-lcd_flat_panel_tv_troubleshooting_guide http://www.fixya.com/support/r6150077-basic_lcd_monitors_troubleshooting http://www.fixya.com/support/r7406380-tv_training_manuals Failed TV and Monitors: http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/budm Learn about bad caps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague Parts: www.shopjimmy.com Capacitors kit: http://lcdalternatives.auctivacommerce.com/Default.aspx he can make you a set of caps. Or www.digikey.com, just make sure to use caps with low ESR, 105c, high ripple current and long life rating such as PANASONIC FM or FC series. Please post back what you find. Please leave rating if it helps.

http://store.viewsonic.com/html/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?a=b&item=69209

Viewsonic p/n M-MS-0808-8667. I always get the original remote so I can get all the functions the the Universal remote does not provide.
You can find out from them when they will have it back in stock, or Google the P/N., EBAY

Please leave feedback if it helps.
Notes: Gateway uses the same remote.

Hi,
Let me know model number of View Sonic tv to diagnose its problem.
Model number would be written on label pasted at rear of tv.
Apparently it seems power supply problem, most probably few electrolytic capacitors need to be replaced in power supply board.
Thanks.