Hi Sam,
Where there's smoke, something must be drawing xs current. You might have to chance another conflagration.
Remove the LVDS cable i.e. disconnect T Con from Main board. If no fireworks, reconnect T Con but unclip the flexies from T-Con to panel and try again. Should help to isolate it.
Hi Bruce,
Nah, not serious......just love the smell of burnt electronics. Obviously LG didn't incorporate this into their protection circuits. Makes servicing much more fun.
Bruce