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del griffith · 11-08-2004, 05:59 AM

I have a Sony 57" WS RPTV - KP57HW40. I bought it new a couple of years ago and love it; have never had a problem.

Today I noticed a small (less than an inch) black mark on the inside of my TV screen. It's right in the middle so it's very distracting.

Has anyone else had this problem and what had to be done to fix it? What causes this to happen?

I'm probably going to have to call Sony, which I know will be expensive, but I wanted to see what you all thought first and any solutions you may have.

Thanks in advance.

Frank Z · 11-08-2004, 01:32 PM

I could be dirt, lint, dust bunnies, spiders, etc. on the crt's or mirror. Pull the back off and have a look.

del griffith · 11-08-2004, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Z

Pull the back off and have a look.

I've had no experience doing that - is it a simple procedure?

sub780lime · 11-10-2004, 11:27 PM

you could do that, but if you have a manufacturers warranty its going to void it.

Frank Z · 11-11-2004, 11:29 PM

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is it a simple procedure?

Generally yes, just take your time and don't force anything.

Iguana Man · 11-11-2004, 11:43 PM

I'm not saying you should do this, but I wonder if this might be easier (assuming luck is on your side!). The vents in the back for airflow. What about turning the TV off and taking a vacuum hose and placing it on the air vents? Wouldn't it suck the stuff out? I know it's a crap shoot, but it might be a quick fix versus taking the rear off.

Has anyone ever tried this? Just curious....

AGAIN - DON'T TRY IT UNLESS SOMEONE CONFIRMS MY CRAZY ASS IDEA.

11-08-2004, 05:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
del griffith Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas	Black mark on inside of my WS TV - Need some help.. I have a Sony 57" WS RPTV - KP57HW40. I bought it new a couple of years ago and love it; have never had a problem. Today I noticed a small (less than an inch) black mark on the inside of my TV screen. It's right in the middle so it's very distracting. Has anyone else had this problem and what had to be done to fix it? What causes this to happen? I'm probably going to have to call Sony, which I know will be expensive, but I wanted to see what you all thought first and any solutions you may have. Thanks in advance.

11-10-2004, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	you could do that, but if you have a manufacturers warranty its going to void it. __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

11-11-2004, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Frank Z Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Colorado	PHP Code: `is it a simple procedure?` Generally yes, just take your time and don't force anything.

11-11-2004, 11:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I'm not saying you should do this, but I wonder if this might be easier (assuming luck is on your side!). The vents in the back for airflow. What about turning the TV off and taking a vacuum hose and placing it on the air vents? Wouldn't it suck the stuff out? I know it's a crap shoot, but it might be a quick fix versus taking the rear off. Has anyone ever tried this? Just curious.... AGAIN - DON'T TRY IT UNLESS SOMEONE CONFIRMS MY CRAZY ASS IDEA. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

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11-08-2004, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Frank Z Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Colorado	I could be dirt, lint, dust bunnies, spiders, etc. on the crt's or mirror. Pull the back off and have a look.