Thread: Replaced ICs and resistors...still get 3 blinks

because I can buy a new Convergence board, loaded with all components for around $200.... I just don't want to lay out that kind of cash if it's likely the damage went beyond that board.

And yet it is very probable the damage did extend to other boards. Personally I would just go to Craigs List and pick up another set for cheap. People are practically giving them away. Of course you get the idiots that think you will pay $1600 for their 5 year old set they paid $2300 for. Around here I can get 55-57 inch HD CRT sets all day long for $300 at the low end to $475 at the high end.

I have Panasonic 47WX42F, and have the exact same issues as you. When I first replaced out my chips the set worked great for about 30 min, then I started to smell that great smell of a burning resistor. I found that both of my CONV 18V resistors had burned up. After searching for a day I found out what the proper value was for them, and replaced them out. Turned on the set, and got the 3-blink code. So I figuered it was my chips again, and...