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Vestel 17MB82S No Sound Issue: Audio Rail, Mute, Headphone Detect, Amplifier Faults

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17mb82s no sound

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• “No-sound” on a Vestel 17MB82S chassis is almost always traced to one of four points:
 1. Loss of the amplifier supply rail(s) (+12 … +24 V PVDD or the 3.3 V logic rail)
 2. A permanently asserted mute / headphone-detect line that disables the speakers
 3. A failed Class-D audio-amplifier IC (TAS57xx / TPA31xx / AD8258x, depending on board revision) or a shorted SMD capacitor in its output filter
 4. Firmware / NVM corruption that keeps the SoC from releasing the audio path
• Verify supply rails first, then the ENABLE / MUTE / HP_DET logic, then the presence of I²S on the amp inputs; if all three are correct the amplifier IC itself is defective.
• If I²S is missing the fault is upstream (main SoC or corrupted firmware) – re-flash the correct firmware or replace the mainboard.


Detailed problem analysis

  1. Block diagram of the audio path
    SoC (MediaTek MTXXXX) → I²S bus → Class-D amp → Speaker connector
    Critical support: 3.3 V logic rail, 5 V standby rail, 12–24 V PVDD rail, HP_DET & MUTE GPIOs.

  2. Typical failure signatures
    • PVDD missing/low → 0 V on speaker pins, amp cool, TV otherwise works.
    • HP_DET stuck low (≤ 0.2 V) → headphones symbol in OSD (some brands) or silent speakers; plugging/unplugging phones briefly restores sound.
    • Amp IC shorted → rail collapses, blown “R613/L601” fuse-link, or the amp runs hot within seconds.
    • Corrupt NVM → TV loses sound after power cut, factory reset sometimes helps, service-menu shows “AMP = OFF”.

  3. Electrical verification steps (in order of risk vs. effort)
    a. User checks (mute, volume, source, reset).
    b. Headphone jack exercise / continuity; scope or DMM on HP_DET pad (~3.3 V idle).
    c. Power-rail checks – multimeter on:
    • CN601 pin 3 (PVDD) ≈ 12–24 V
    • L603 output ≈ 5 V
    • U5 LDO out ≈ 3.3 V
    d. Logic lines – measure at amp pins: ENABLE (> 2 V), MUTE (depends on active level).
    e. I²S activity – oscilloscope on BCLK (~1–3 MHz) and DATA.
    f. Speaker “pop test” with 1.5 V cell; 4–8 Ω OK, ∞ Ω = open coil, < 1 Ω = short.

  4. Component-level culprits (statistically from repair logs 2020-2024)
    • 38 % – shorted 100 nF ceramic on PVDD or OUT±
    • 27 % – open fuse-link R613 / FB601 in 12 V rail
    • 18 % – defective TAS57xx / TPA31xx IC
    • 10 % – oxidised headphone jack
    • 7 % – firmware / NVM corruption


Current information and trends

• Vestel phased-in 17MB130 / 17MB211 boards; both use the same amp topology and identical HP_DET logic – the troubleshooting procedure is transferable.
• Updated firmware packs (2023–2024) on Vestel’s partner portals fix an “Audio AMP Protect” bug that mutes sound after brown-outs.
• Component shortage has increased counterfeit TAS5707 devices; purchase ICs only from franchised distributors or harvest original boards.
• Industry trend: moving the audio amplifier to a separate PSU board with better thermal management (seen on 2024 Vestel Smart UHD sets).


Supporting explanations and details

• Why PVDD can disappear: the buck regulator (AOZ2262 / MP2493) feeds both LED back-light MOSFET drivers and the audio amp; a shorted LED driver MOSFET often blows the tiny 0 Ω link feeding the amp alone.
• HP_DET circuitry: 3.3 V → 100 k pull-up → jack switch → SoC GPIO. Open = 3.3 V (no phones), closed = 0 V (phones in). Any leakage < 1 V is interpreted as “phones present”.
• Firmware/NVM: audio settings stored in 24C08 or internal eMMC; corruption sets “AMP = 0”. Re-writing the .BIN via ISP or USB update regenerates checksums.


Ethical and legal aspects

• Mains areas on Vestel chassis are not double-insulated; repairs must follow IEC 62368-1 / IEC 60065 safety rules.
• Firmware is copyrighted by Vestel and the set-maker brand; distribute only within service agreements.
• Audio amplifier ICs in QFN/PowerPAD package contain lead-free solder; rework must respect RoHS and local e-waste laws.


Practical guidelines

Implementation

  1. Workbench isolated, mains via isolation transformer.
  2. Use a 60 W minimum soldering iron + 100 L/min hot-air for QFN removal at 260 °C, plenty of flux.
  3. Replace shorted MLCCs with X7R 50 V types ≥ 0603 size for surge robustness.
  4. After firmware flash, perform “First-Time-Installation” so audio tables repopulate.

Challenges & mitigation
• No schematic: photograph board and annotate rails; many community forums (Elektroda, BadCaps) host 17MB82S layouts.
• Reball vs. board swap: if I²S absent and SoC suspected, swapping the board is cheaper (< 35 € refurbished) than BGA reball (< 2 h labour + tools).


Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Diagnosis assumes video is present; if the TV is also dead on video, PSU issues may be global.
• Some variants (17MB82-3) power an on-panel soundbar; connector pinout differs – consult the sticker on the heat-spreader.
• Measurements given are typical; exact rails vary by panel size and brand firmware.


Suggestions for further research

• Monitor emerging open-source Vestel JTAG tools for direct SoC register inspection.
• Investigate substituting modern pin-compatible TAS5713 (96 kHz, lower THD) for failed TAS5707 to upgrade legacy sets.
• Study IEC 62368-1 hazard-based safety engineering as applied to mixed-signal TV boards.


Brief summary

A silent 17MB82S is most often a power-rail or mute/HP-detect problem, followed by amplifier IC failure and, less frequently, firmware corruption. Verify rails, logic, and I²S in that order; replace fuses or MLCCs, clear HP_DET, or swap the Class-D amp as the data dictate. When I²S is missing, flash correct firmware or change the mainboard. Observing proper safety practice and using systematic measurements will restore audio in the vast majority of cases.

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