These blinks [flashes] are fault indication (Error Codes). From the number of blinks occur at one time switch ON, you can get an idea about the faulty circuit section inside it. This will make repair easy. These are called blinking codes. Make sure about the exact number of blinking of the standby/power LED, by switching On & OFF the set, for at least two times. Count it carefully. If you wish to get some details, check the site linked here. It has details about blinking codes, and fault locating procedure, to many popular brand TVs and other devices. http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/ If blinks continue without any pause, the main board is faulty.
Unfortunately, It would be almost impossible to count since it is more like a flicker then a blink. When I went to the link you suggested it does not list vizio models. Looks like I may just have to buy my son a new tv. thanks for your help.Unfortunately, It would be almost impossible to count since it is more like a flicker then a blink. When I went to the link you suggested it does not list vizio models. Looks like I may just have to buy my son a new tv. thanks for your help.
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These blinks [flashes] are fault indication (Error Codes). From the number of blinks occur at one time switch ON, you can get an idea about the faulty circuit section inside it. This will make repair easy. These are called blinking codes. Make sure about the exact number of blinking of the standby/power LED, by switching On & OFF the set, for at least two times. Count it carefully. If you wish to get some details, check the site linked here. It has details about blinking codes, and fault locating procedure, to many popular brand TVs and other devices.
http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/
If blinks continue without any pause, the main board is faulty.
Unfortunately, It would be almost impossible to count since it is more like a flicker then a blink. When I went to the link you suggested it does not list vizio models. Looks like I may just have to buy my son a new tv. thanks for your help.