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Question

Samsung series 7 LCD TV issues

Jul 24, 2018 4:51PM PDT

First had green dots on screen. Tried to clean ribbon as many had mentioned in researching. Now it won't turn on. What could I of done wrong?

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Re; wrong
Jul 25, 2018 12:39AM PDT

Obviously you broke something else. Could be power related if it doesn't turn on any more. Check all connections.

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Those flat flex cables
Jul 25, 2018 8:30AM PDT

Are very fragile. Try a new cable.

Parts? Ebay, shopjimmy.com, www.samsungparts.com and maybe a donor TV off ebay?