1. TV Shops Often Declare “Panel Gone” Because They Cannot Repair It

Most small TV repair shops in Hyderabad don’t open or test panel circuits.

So when they see:
• Lines
• Black patches
• Half screen
• No picture

They simply say:
“Panel gone sir.”

But in 2023–2024, our diagnostics revealed:

Out of 100 TVs brought with “panel gone” claims:
• 38 were T-Con failures
• 29 had COF flex heating issues
• 17 had driver voltage imbalance
• Only 16 had actual panel failure

This means 84% were repairable without panel replacement.

2. Actual Panel Failure Symptoms (Rare but Real)

A genuine panel failure shows:

1. Dark ink-like spread

2. Cracked screen

3. Water seepage inside layers

4. Horizontal + vertical lines combined

5. COF burning marks

6. Half screen dead permanently

If any of these exist, replacement may be required.

But if you see:

• Flicker
• Dim screen
• Random lines
• Red tint
• Blue tint

These are NOT panel failures.

3. Hyderabad Market Pricing — How Panel Costs Actually Work

Panel cost depends on:

• Panel type (IPS, VA, ADS, QLED)
• Size (32, 43, 50, 55, 65)
• Availability
• Manufacturer (BOE, LG, Samsung, AUO, Innolux)

Sample range:

32-inch: ₹3,500 – ₹6,000
43-inch: ₹6,000 – ₹12,000
50-inch: ₹8,500 – ₹16,000
55-inch: ₹12,000 – ₹22,000

But note:
Coronavirus-era stock shortages still affect panel pricing.

4. When Panel Replacement Is Worth It

YES, replace your panel when:
• TV is less than 3 years old
• Brand is Samsung, Sony, LG (premium models)
• TV cost was above ₹35,000
• Panel availability is good
• Other TV components are healthy

In these situations, replacing the panel gives 3–5 additional years of life.

5. When Panel Replacement Is NOT Worth It

Do NOT replace the panel if:

• TV is more than 5 years old
• Panel cost is 40–60% of new TV price
• Motherboard already had past repairs
• Backlight has been replaced multiple times
• WiFi or HDMI issues exist

In such cases, replacement is not financially sensible.

6. Hidden Panel Issues Hyderabad Customers Never Notice

a) Panel Bonding Weakness

This causes intermittent lines that appear only when the TV heats up.

b) Gate Driver Pressure

Happens due to poor mounting or past repairs.

c) Panel Heat Zones

Hyderabad’s warm climate accelerates these failures.

d) Incorrect Backlight Voltage

Backlight repairs done without voltage calibration damage the panel slowly.

7. Before You Approve a Panel Replacement — Ask These 4 Questions

1. Did you test T-Con voltages?

2. Did you measure VGH / VGL values?

3. Did you test COF flex for heating?

4. Did you test the panel with an external driver board?

If the technician cannot answer these, the diagnosis is incomplete.

Conclusion

Panel replacement is expensive but sometimes necessary. However, more than half of “panel gone” cases in Hyderabad are misdiagnosed. Always insist on full voltage testing before approving a replacement.