We've taken it apart and found some interesting things. The main PCB: 17MB12, PSU board: 17PW22-4.
On the PSU board there has been some work done.
1. Some tracks have been repaired.
2. PL808 has a solder ball on the copper side but no socket topside. PL807 is empty also but it looks like thats how it left the factory.
3. 10uf 50v capacitor soldered between PL806? & PL822 on the underside.

The other most suspicious change is the cable which goes from the main PCB to the LCD panel looks like it has had some sort of Frankenstein job done on it - where it has been 'chopped' and resoldered at the main PCB end. However, some of the wires from the cable have large crimps on them which are just taped up. To me it looks like a cable from another unit (but fits the socket on the LCD panel) has been attempted to be adapted for the plug to this main PCB. See pics below.

Would any of you guys with experience of the 17mbxx chassis seen this done before or can think why this would be done?
As the tv powers up and processes sound (just blank screen) my starting point would be to get a new PCB to LCD cable.
The panel in this tv is a Samsung -
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark.