So my pvm started slowly losing the image the other day and now only shows about a quarter of the screen. I took it apart and replaced the capacitors in the picture which I believe covers the deflection circuit but the issue persists. Any ideas what to try next?
PVM 20m4e issue
- Thread starter Yakama
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jerryspaghetti
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Got the same issue. Thought it was cable at first but think this is maybe an issue with vertical IC.
Yeah it sucks, research I did suggested caps but that hasn’t sorted it so it could be the IC itself. I don’t know if you can get replacements for it, I will need to have a look and see if there is a part number I can google. I couldn’t see any broken solder joints or anything. Any that did look remotely sus I reflowed
Yes that’s the bottom of the image. It slowly started losing the image from top down rather than the image moving down if you know what I mean
Ok thanks I will try turning up brightness to check otherwise will see if I can source a replacement IC
jerryspaghetti
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Maybe check the vertical blanking in the sub menu. Might help diagnose further
GadgetFreak
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Thats so strange, I have an identical fault except it turns off the bottom of the screen.
It's random and sometimes doesn't do it at all in a few hours playing, but it starts with small bit then gradually gets worse until about half the display is missing.
I too did a recap but it didn't make any difference.
It's random and sometimes doesn't do it at all in a few hours playing, but it starts with small bit then gradually gets worse until about half the display is missing.
I too did a recap but it didn't make any difference.