Repair Journal | Toshiba 32SL400U

Toshiba 32SL400U | 32" LED LCD

SYMPTOMS: TV fully functional, with the exception of the speaker(s) making a "clicking" sound. Audio comes through periodically.

DIAGNOSTICS: Opened set for inspection. When powered on, clicking continued. When speakers were removed from their mount points, the clicking stopped. A simple "touch-test" (i.e. making contact between the speaker terminal and the panel assembly) showed that the source of the clicking was essentially a short between the aforementioned components.

SOLUTION: Bend speaker terminals up and away from panel slightly and use electrical tape to insulate area behind speakers.

Screw and speaker locations.

Instructions. You must remove all back cover screws (don't forget the one near the inputs) and base stand screws. Once you've accomplished this, carefully pry up the back cover, and thread the cord through the hole in the back. With the cover removed, inspect the speaker assemblies. If you wish, turn the set on with an input connected so you can test the audio. If you can fiddle with the speakers and recreate the clicking sounds, you've nailed your problem. Move the speaker assemblies out of the way and place a strip of electrical tape on the panel assembly (you can see the red tape through the slots in the picture) and bend the terminals (gently) in the direction away from the panel assembly before reinstalling. Carefully reassemble the set and enjoy! You've just fixed your audio for free.