LN40C500F3FXZA Fast Track Troubleshooting Manual Rev - 1/12/12

SERVICE BULLETINS

POWER NO BULLETINS AS OF 10/3/11

PCB
*Verify Part Numbers Are Current*
MAIN
Insert Photo of TV Board Layout Version
Include
PCBBoard Assy names (as appearing in parts) and any
Parts No Short Description
special labels/items (i.e. Plasma voltage label) ALL BN44-00417A Power PCB
LVDS DRIVER
Function & IR PCB

CABLE BOARD ALL BN96-16269B

ALL BN94-03986V Main PCB

T-CON PCB ALL BN07-00800A Panel

SPEAKER SPEAKER
(under shield) ALL BN81-04462A T-CON PCB

HELP : 1-888-751-4086 or 1-866-894-0637 (fE) FIRMWARE: ALL BN61-06027A Stand Guide Neck

GSPN ALL BN96-13963R Rear Cover

http://gspn3.samsungcsportal.com
BN96-13509F
None at this time ALL Front Cover
PLUS ONE BN96-12799A
ALL Stand Guide
http://my.plus1solutions.net/clientPortals/samsung
ALL BBN9612799C Stand Base
HOT TIPS ALL BN40-00140B Tuner
Power On Problems: (see page 2) BN96-12837A
ALL Speaker
Video Problems: (see pages 3,4)
BN96-15047D
TIP: After replacing Main/Panel ALL LVDS Cable

picture is upside down. ALL 3903-00467 Power Cord

Fix: Test Mode/Mirror Option/Toggle ALL BN59-01006A Remote

1
ALL BN63-01798B Cleaning Cloth
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CN802
FCN101(to Power board)
1 H-SYNC 16 B5V

Power On/ Off

2 17 GND
3 GND 18 GND
4 A5V 19 GND

Wiring Diagram 5
6
GND
GND
20
21
B13V
B13V
Include Connector Numbers , References, and 7 B12V 22 B13V
I-PWM
Locations. 8 B12V 23 (ANA)
SW_
9 GND 24 INVETER
10 GND 25 GND

E-PWM
11 GND 26 (PWM)
12 GND 27 NC

13 B5V 28 DET_5V

14 B5V 29 NC

15 B5V 30 NC

Power On Sequence (approximate Voltages) CN401

1. Standby Voltages: CN802-4 (5V) To Force Backlight On 1 IR 6 Key1
2. Power On CN802-2 (0 – 3V ) without Main Board :
3. Low Voltage Supplies On CN802- 1. Remove Power Cord 2 GND 7 Key2
13,14,15,20,21,22 (Volts Listed on 2. Remove CN802 3 A3.3V 8 GND
CN802) 3. Plug Power Cord In.
4. Back Light On CN802- (0-3V, delayed) 4. Backlight should be 4 LED 9 SDA
5. Back Light Confirm CNI802- (FB1 & FB2) on immediately.
5 Buzzer 10 LED
2 C
6. Dimming Signal CN802-26 (1V–4V approx)
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TROUBLESHOOTING VIDEO PROBLEMS
1. Verify Video Operation T-Con Troubleshooting
a. Customer Picture Test (models available)
b. “Display” (If display is OK source is suspected)
C. Substitute with known good Source
(external DVD or Signal Generator)

2. Using Test Patterns in Service Mode

- ENTER SERVICE MODE –
1. Select an active source signal. (HDMI preferred)
Test Pattern may rely on signal source to appear.
Customer Remote Service Remote
2. Power off 2. Power On
3. Mute, 182, Power 3. Info, Factory

2010 Models with FRC 120Hz/240Hz

FBE

FRC

1.Check OSD & Customer Picture Test.

2. Access SVC Mode (with source signal)
3. Activate FBE Test Patterns & Verify.
4. Activate FRC Test Patterns & Verify. 3
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ON SCREEN FAILURE EXAMPLES:
ALIGNMENTS:
1. Check/Set Option Bytes:

If Picture & Display errors Green lines or a green screen

Defective Main Board, LVDS, defective main board , LVDS , or
T-CON.
or T-CON

Front
Model Code
Color

Type Model Tuner Region DDR

LN40C500F3FXZAnone 40A6Af1C
LC3500 Xugang US Etron
Pixelization can be caused by the main board
but is more commonly a source error

2. Check/Perform Firmware Upgrade for

all repairs.
3. Perform reset in Service Mode &
Plug and Play if Main board is replaced.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Vertical or Horizontal Lines :Defective Inform customer of reset of all
Panel likely but also T-CON, LVDS, or Main Settings if Main Board or Panel is replaced.
Board. Use Test Patterns in Factory Service 4
Mode to determine error)