Avoided putting this on the HDTV sticky because I'm desperate to get the thing fixed in a hurry. This post in another forum by another owner of the exact set I have exactly mimics my problem to a tee. An answer by an expert follows:
Subject: Panasonic ct-32HX42F Completely Dead
Question
Good evening,
I was hoping you could give me a little guidance on what might be the problem. My set was manufactured in June 2002 and I received it the same month directly from Panasonic. So, I've owned it since then.
I haven't had 1 problem at all until today. My set seems completely dead. It won't power up with the remote or by the power button on the front. I've made sure it wasn't simply the plug (heh) or the power outlet, etc. There is no sign of power even inside the set from the back...no lights, sounds, nothing. I didn't notice any pops, smells, or anything leading up to this. It kinda was just dead all of a sudden.
This was an excellent set and to go out in just three years seems kind of too soon. I'm actually pretty good at tinkering with things so if you think it's just a fuse or something simple I'd be tempted to trying to fix it myself.
I did leave messages at the two authorized service centers here in Denver for them to call me back with the cost of a in home service visit. Do you think it would be worth it as I don't really have the funds to put out on a new set or better to just junk the set, get the visa out and move on to newer technology? (heh)
Thank you in advance and I would appreciate any sort of advice you may have regarding my situation.
Sincerely,
Steve Harmon
Denver CO
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If it is not getting power you should verify the power cord is not open circuit. You can usually buy new cords that will replace the one in it for a couple of dollars. Try Radio Shack or any electronic supply store.
If it is totally dead does that mean there is no light or lamp on the front panel? If there is power to the set and even if it is defective to the core the standby or pilot lamp should be visible. If it is not it means either the power cord is defective or there is a break in the power line at the inside of the set. Or, possibly there is a fuse at the entry point of the set prior to the basic lighting circuit.
It is highly unusual not to have even the standby light glowing. Going back to ground zero, have you checked the circuit breaker feeding the outlet? Have you checked it with a known good lamp? Have you reset the house breaker? Have you wiggled the power cord at the molded ends where the crimping machines may have broken the wires?
The more I think about it the more I am concerned that it is at the very basic power line stage of investigation that needs to be reviewed and double checked.
Let me know if you need further ideas after considering the suggestions above.
Thanks for your question and or calling upon allexperts.
Cleggsan
So, how do you verify if the power cord is not "open circuit"?
Subject: Panasonic ct-32HX42F Completely Dead
Question
Good evening,
I was hoping you could give me a little guidance on what might be the problem. My set was manufactured in June 2002 and I received it the same month directly from Panasonic. So, I've owned it since then.
I haven't had 1 problem at all until today. My set seems completely dead. It won't power up with the remote or by the power button on the front. I've made sure it wasn't simply the plug (heh) or the power outlet, etc. There is no sign of power even inside the set from the back...no lights, sounds, nothing. I didn't notice any pops, smells, or anything leading up to this. It kinda was just dead all of a sudden.
This was an excellent set and to go out in just three years seems kind of too soon. I'm actually pretty good at tinkering with things so if you think it's just a fuse or something simple I'd be tempted to trying to fix it myself.
I did leave messages at the two authorized service centers here in Denver for them to call me back with the cost of a in home service visit. Do you think it would be worth it as I don't really have the funds to put out on a new set or better to just junk the set, get the visa out and move on to newer technology? (heh)
Thank you in advance and I would appreciate any sort of advice you may have regarding my situation.
Sincerely,
Steve Harmon
Denver CO
Get the answer below
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Answer
If it is not getting power you should verify the power cord is not open circuit. You can usually buy new cords that will replace the one in it for a couple of dollars. Try Radio Shack or any electronic supply store.
If it is totally dead does that mean there is no light or lamp on the front panel? If there is power to the set and even if it is defective to the core the standby or pilot lamp should be visible. If it is not it means either the power cord is defective or there is a break in the power line at the inside of the set. Or, possibly there is a fuse at the entry point of the set prior to the basic lighting circuit.
It is highly unusual not to have even the standby light glowing. Going back to ground zero, have you checked the circuit breaker feeding the outlet? Have you checked it with a known good lamp? Have you reset the house breaker? Have you wiggled the power cord at the molded ends where the crimping machines may have broken the wires?
The more I think about it the more I am concerned that it is at the very basic power line stage of investigation that needs to be reviewed and double checked.
Let me know if you need further ideas after considering the suggestions above.
Thanks for your question and or calling upon allexperts.
Cleggsan
So, how do you verify if the power cord is not "open circuit"?
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