hi i have a Panasonic TX29AD2DPM, there is a thin line across the tube, can you tell me if this is a problem with the vertical ic scan, if so could you tell me how to identify and rectify.many thanks,Daryl

Daryl from uk, August 2006

not an answer just to say many thanks to cobweb i wont bother to repair for that cost so will put toward new tv thanks though for replying your a gent cheers Daryl

Daryl, August 2006

My own TV has the same chassis type and suffered the same fault. Failure of the frame IC561. A simple enough repair except that the frame IC, TDA8175-3 has been discontinued and only a modification kit is now generally available.

The kit is fiddly to fit and I've not had good results with it. Personally, I wouldn't fit it in my own TV let alone someone elses. The only company I know of that had the original part, after most others were sold out was Cricklewood Electronics, London.

Usualy, it's a simple and straightforward repair - if you can obtain the original part.

However, it isn't something that you should attempt to fit yourself but expect a bill around £70-£100.

Cobweb, August 2006