Official Sony W3000 Series Thread - Page 108

the problem is a ccfl fluorescent This broken or almost broken
I had to replace it myself as the invoice it fix it came out Sony for about 700 because I ask change the complete panel

Hi,

My KDL-52W3000 started going bad after the warranty went out. It has horizontal lines and ghosting on the left side. In the beginning it would go away after a while now it's pretty much always there.
This is it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w764B6y9uhU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJrKqBXdGGc

Anybody know what the problem is and if it's even worth repairing?


Rich

Hey - my KDL-46W3000 (also not under warranty) just started doing this about a week ago (exactly same as that first YouTube video)...

If I lightly "push" on the side of the TV - that usually fixes it and I'm good until its shutdown ...

Anybody else having this issue? From some quick searches - looks like Sony extended the warranty on the XBR4 for some issue (same issue>)...was wondering if anybody heard anything about that...

Thx

Just had to stop in again and say thank the Lord! I bought my Sony 52-inch W-3000 in November of '07 and it's still going strong and the picture is SUPERB!! No need for a new set **Knock on wood**

This is truly one of Sony's best TV sets. And to think I was agonizing at the time between this and the XBR4. Money WELL spent and SAVED!!

Sorry to hear about some problems other users are having. Hope everything works out for you guys.

Knock on wood, my 40W3000 is still fine.

+1

Meaning???
I also have a 2010 KDL-52EX701 with basic edge lit lighting. The EX displays more pleasing color IMO than CCFL technology but has a narrower field of view. Overall, I do like it better but I still think the W3000 has a great picture.

It means that I also have a 40W3000 and it's still fine.

Got mine (52" KDL-52W3000 Jan '08)

Beautiful pic; no problems; a good buy!
Will

+1

52" KDL-52W3000, September of '07.

(Hedged my bet by getting the 5-year extended warranty, though...it's up in '12.)

Got my KDL46-W3100 in Feb of '09 and it's still going strong, although I still haven't found a way to convince it to stop varying the backlight level based on what's going on onscreen.

I have the 52" W3000. I have the exact same issue.

Believe it or not, you want Game/Text mode.

I did it a week after I got the set, and there was much rejoicing.

Enjoy!

Got my 52" in Dec 2007 and it's had the LCD panel replaced twice now under warranty - second time Sony was trying to convince me to buy another model at a discounted price but I held firm as I really don't think I should be buying new 52" TVs every 2-3 years.

It's been good for about 18 months now but crossing fingers there are no more issues for a while. I think I just got a lemon.

October 12, 2011
Models: KDL-40V3000, KDL-40VL130, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40WL135, KDL-40XBR4 and
KDL-40XBR5

Dear Valued Customer,

It has come to our attention through reports in Japan that in rare cases a particular component incorporated in certain models of 40" BRAVIA LCD HDTV [Model Nos. KDL-40V3000, KDL-40VL130, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40WL135, KDL-40XBR4 and KDL-40XBR5] was damaged and as a result, may overheat and at times ignite inside of the television. This could possibly result in a hole in a part of the cabinet ceiling. We have no reports of any resulting damages to other property or bodily injuries.

We know our customers choose Sony based in large part to the trust associated with our brand and the products and services we so strongly stand behind. We will not take your trust for granted and are committed to addressing this issue proactively.

Beginning immediately, Sony offers all customers of the affected models [Model Nos. KDL-40V3000, KDL-40VL130, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40WL135, KDL-40XBR4 and KDL-40XBR5] a free evaluation of the covered product. If you have any covered product unit, please, click here to schedule an appointment for a service technician to perform an in-home evaluation.

When a request is made, a Sony authorized service representative will promptly visit to evaluate your television and repair it at no charge if an affected component is found.

IMPORTANT: In the meantime, if you have a covered television and if you notice any abnormality in your TV unit and its performance (e.g.; unusual noise, unusual smell, or smoking), please immediately turn the unit off, unplug the cord, cease using the TV, and contact us. We have confirmed that the symptoms do not occur when power is off.

You can confirm the model number of your TV by looking at the label on the rear of the television. Additionally, the model number can be found on your warranty card.

If your television is one of the models identified above, please click here call or toll-free at 1-877-899-7669 to schedule your free evaluation.

Just received my 40W3000 notice from Crutchfield about the problem.

My 52W3000 just started this left-side ghosting upon startup. Clears after about 5 minutes. Did anyone figure out if it's worth getting fixed?

What sucks is that I'm on my 3rd panel in this unit since getting it. Really don't want to shell out money so I'm hoping the issue doesn't work worse.

Hi Limesmj, Can you please provide me the part detail ? I have similar issue with my KDL-52W3000 Sony LCD. I had a ghosting issue and I fixed that but after fixing that, when I power up the TV, it makes one click sound and I can see orange light flashing couple of times and goes off and then another click sound. There will be no picture on the LCD when I power up. I would really appreciate if you please help me with that.

Nick

How exactly did you fix your ghosting issue? Where can I get details?

My TV behaviour is changing - started with the ghosting clearing after 5 minutes and then progressively took longer upwards of 40 minutes.
Now the TV sometimes starts fine and then ghosting starts after 10 minutes and takes 30 minutes to clear.
Also a few days ago, the screen sometimes goes off entirely - audio is fine - the fix is to turn off the TV for about 30 seconds and then it usually comes back right away, but sometimes it takes a second power cycle.

Anyone know if the Loss of video issue I describe is related to the ghosting or otherwise?
Anyone know if there are any firmware diagnostics I can run?

Good day...I have a Sony Series KDL W3000, having picture issues, did a search and came up with a few possibilities what the fix might be, new panel (not possible because of cost) , con-t board, any other suggestion by looking at the pictures enclosed
Thanks
Ron

... maybe tv's time to retire ??

time to get a 60 inch

I gave my 40W3000 to a friend having got a 240Hz 3D KDL-55Hx729 and moved the 120 Hz 52EX701 into the bedroom replacing the 40"W.

Hello All!

I have had my Sony KDL-52W3000 since 01/2008. This past weekend after some wiring in the house where the breaker was turned on and off repeatedly my TV will no longer turn on. The standby light also does not light up. I have tried different outlets, I have tried pulling the plug for hours and nothing is working. I ordered a power supply board thinking that was my problem, but that also did not correct my issue. Has anyone else experienced this issue or have any idea what my problem may be?

Thanks,
~Nick

I have a Sony KDL-40XBR4 and the standby light doesnt blink either only the Sony logo lights up and the green light. Anyone know what needs replacing to fix?

Cheers