Topic: Green Horizontal Lines (LG LE5500 32")

[Benson]

Hi Everyone,

Had my LG LE5500 since 2010/2011.  Just this evening, I noticed green horizontal lines suddenly appeared after 10 seconds.  Initially, minimal lang but after a few more seconds...the entire screen has the green horizontal lines from left to right and top to bottom.  Anyone knows what the problem is?

TIA!

[traveler69]

I had a similar problem but it was a Sony Bravia panel, not LG. The problem appeared around the 3-year mark, so the warranty had already lapsed.

The technician informed me that the horizontal lines usually indicate a dying/defective screen not a bad main control board.

I did the math and ended up buying a new panel (Sharp Aquos) instead of having it repaired.

[Benson]

Thanks Traveler69 for the reply.  I just brought it this morning to an authorized LG repair shop and same issue.  Need to replace the panel.  The catch though was that they said a new panel would cost as much as 80% of the price.  Back in 2010/11, this LED tv was at 32k. 

Did the panel replacement cost you as much as buying a new LED TV?  They're much more cheaper nowadays than 4-5 years ago.  Can you also install another brand's panel?

P.S.  I am waiting for their quote on the new panel.  Takes 2 weeks to 1 month daw for it to arrive.

[traveler69]

Did the panel replacement cost you as much as buying a new LED TV? 

The question was: repair the 46" Sony Bravia from 2006 or step up to a new 55" Sharp Aquos Quattron?  I chose the latter.

The replacement panel's cost was about 60% of the price, exclusive of labor. Recall that the decision was made circa 2009, and I didn't have to shell out the same amount of money to step up the screen size. The 46" Sony Bravia was selling in 2006 north of 250k, bundled with that thick, heavy, durable but very sluggish bluray player and a mini DVD home theater system, while the bigger top-of-the-line Quattron panel was selling in 2009 at around the 140k range.

The other dealbreaker was the "up to one month" waiting time for the replacement. I didn't have the patience to wait when I can simply get a bigger panel for less money with a 2-year full warranty.

[Benson]

I misread your post. You bought a new one. That's what they advised me too. Anyway, pulled out my unit and had a second opinion. Brought it to love electronics...they said they will repair the main board... I will know if it's successful tomorrow.  Crossing my fingers!

[traveler69]

Hey I hope it turns out well. Love Electronics has good technicians so they may have the right fix for the problem. Just take note of warranty for the repair.

[Benson]

They were able to repair it 6k all in all less the check up fee of 500 so I ended up paying 5,500.  They also cleaned the contact points of my remote control and gave me 3 months warranty.

Guess I'll have to postpone buying a new one later!

[pekspert]

was it really worth paying P5.5k for an old 32"? led's now are so cheap that you should have just bought a new one. Its just a matter of time when that same problem will re-appear in your tv.

[yapoy86]

Add another 5k to buy a 32in generic led tv with 1 year warranty.  Hehe tv nowadays are all disposable.

[pekspert]

Add another 5k to buy a 32in generic led tv with 1 year warranty.  Hehe tv nowadays are all disposable.

Make that 42".  The fukuda 42" sells for P10k.

[t-bone]

Hehe tv nowadays are all disposable.

That is how the manufacturers like it. Sadly