On 14 Oct 2005 19:21:15 -0700, "
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none wrote:
I've got a JVC 15 inch plasma screen tv on my bench for service that
went through the flood in New Orleans.(Katrina)
It was under water for some time and of course the screen assembly has
suffered severe water intrusion.( bubbling in between the laminated
screen as well as some water streaking in backlight unit.)
I'm trying to fix this for a friend that purchased it just weeks
before the flood.( and at a cost of just over a grand!)
I've pulled the unit completely apart and the electronics seem
salvagable, only a bit of crusting that washed off with board washer
easily.
My question to any experienced in servicing plasma's is are the screen
and backlight units cost effective to replace?
The one's in this JVC are made by Phillips.
I can post the specific part #'s off the parts if it's worthwile.
TIA for any info.

The plasma screens are rarely available as in individual part even on
the small units. When they are available the plasma screen generally
costs as much as a new replacement unit.

Electronics under salt and waste laden water salvageable?
More than likely the electronics is actually toast. You cannot see the
damage to the via , the penetration into the surface mount components
of the water, etc.

You stick the wet circuit boards in a dehumidifier cabinet. It'll suck
out all the moisture from the components, at least that's how we did
reclamation in the Navy.( Salvaged alot of avionic components from
downed aircraft and such that way.)

Thanks for the reply. I kinda figured it was a long shot on the plasma
module.