my sony LCD has a problem...

[dillycheeze]

I've had my sony KDF-55XS955 55" LCD for almost 3 years now...and just tonight i noticed a slight...barely noticeable area that appears more blue than it should...almost like its losing the ability to produce red in that area...and its a slim straight line about 4in long....anyone have any ideas as to what is causing this...and is it only going to get worse? im looking to get a new tv anyway but i plan on keeping this one so i'd really like to fix it...thanks in advance

[BLURAYSONYES]

shouldve gotten that extended warranty, eh!

[BStecke]

Most likely it's a group of pixels going out. I don't think there's really anything you can do if that's the case.

[dillycheeze]

is this common or am i just really unlucky....who could i get to come out and look at this to see if its fixable...honestly, its REALLY hard to notice but now that i know its there its gonna bother me forever.....are newer sets better about this?

[dillycheeze]

just ran a dead pixel test on my tv and there is absolutely no sign of this blue line i am seeing....all my connections are hdmi so its unlikely its distortion but im confused now

[guidosarduche]

Sounds like it may be time to replace the lamp.

[dillycheeze]

thanks, i was kinda thinking that....if so, that would be very good news.....anyone know a cheap place to get a replacement bulb....besides ebay?

[clyon]

dubble check in your manuel for the lamp replacment #

from what I found it should be XL-2200


http://www.mysimon.com/Office-Suppli...-36833457.html

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...ures/750120740

http://www.nextag.com/Replacement-So...21/prices-html

http://www.laptopsforless.com/projec...rptvlamps.html

[dillycheeze]

thanks a lot for looking that up

[blackpixels]

Originally Posted by dillycheeze

thanks a lot for looking that up

Do you see it on all input sources? If, so try powering everything off and unplug everything...cable and all - are you using a cable box?

[dillycheeze]

just thought i would throw this out to help anyone who might have the same issue i did.....this line pattern is a defect in some sony tvs made between 2003-2005 and no matter what your warranty status is, sony will cover the repair cost - here is a link to the page-

http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-i...mdl=KDF55XS955

[Footloose301]

Originally Posted by dillycheeze

just thought i would throw this out to help anyone who might have the same issue i did.....this line pattern is a defect in some sony tvs made between 2003-2005 and no matter what your warranty status is, sony will cover the repair cost - here is a link to the page-

http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-i...mdl=KDF55XS955

Thats pretty slick! Good find.

[dillycheeze]

final update on this one....part came in from sony and was installed by an authorized technician this morning...a new light engine and a new lamp...this tv is 3 years old but brand new....and it didnt cost me a penny!....the tech wanted to make sure everything was fine picture wise so i threw in the POTC-DMC BD....and i could see his eyes spinning...little do his kids know they are about to get a ps3....that brings my grand total of getting people to buy a ps3 to 8....

[gvortex7]

From my experience in the service business it looks like it's time to replace your light engine my friend. That could be costly, and if you don't have a warranty, that could mean the end of your tv. That repair is about $1500.

[WickyWoo]

From my experience in the service business it looks like it's time to replace your light engine my friend. That could be costly, and if you don't have a warranty, that could mean the end of your tv. That repair is about $1500.

I think you're confusing it wit hthe DLPs......

There is no light engine in an LCD

[dillycheeze]

i think everyone is confused...its an LCD...it was the optical block(LE)..AND SONY GAVE ME A NEW ONE FOR FREE 3 YEARS OUT OF WARRANTY...my tv is golden again...just in time to move into the bedroom with my new 60" bravia on the way....did you guys read my previous post...im confused...all is fixed

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

I think you're confusing it wit hthe DLPs......

There is no light engine in an LCD

No I'm not. He actually has a Sony LCD projo tv. Not simply an LCD tv. Look at his first post and then you'll know.

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by dillycheeze

i think everyone is confused...its an LCD...it was the optical block(LE)..AND SONY GAVE ME A NEW ONE FOR FREE 3 YEARS OUT OF WARRANTY...my tv is golden again...just in time to move into the bedroom with my new 60" bravia on the way....did you guys read my previous post...im confused...all is fixed

It's not an LCD tv. What you have is an LCD projection tv. The only Sony televisions that have optical blocks (aka light engines) are their LCD projection tv's.

[dillycheeze]

LOL....no s*it.....if you read this whole post youll understand why i assumed you already knew it was projection......i cant even believe someone on here is questioning me about knowing the difference between an LCD and LCD projection..jesus just delete this thread i was only trying to help others out that might have the same issue

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by dillycheeze

LOL....no s*it.....if you read this whole post youll understand why i assumed you already knew it was projection......i cant even believe someone on here is questioning me about knowing the difference between an LCD and LCD projection..jesus just delete this thread i was only trying to help others out that might have the same issue

Well you and WickyWoo suggested that some of us are confused about what kind of television you have. I just responded to that, so yeah "no shit".