[runelind]

I have the 50 inch version of the Sony SXRD LCOS display (KDS-R50XBR1). I've owned it for about 4 years now. I had the optical block replaced about a year ago back because of the splotchy green issues in one corner of the display. Recently I started noticing a dark splotch in the upper left hand corner. Is this a symptom of the bulb dying, or is it the optical block acting up again, or something else? Sony had a class-action lawsuit against them for the optical block issue, and I'm wondering if there is a chance that they'd replace it again if it is indeed a problem with the block.


Thanks!

 

[hammerdwn]



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Originally Posted by runelind /forum/post/16853351


... Recently I started noticing a dark splotch in the upper left hand corner. Is this a symptom of the bulb dying, or is it the optical block acting up again, or something else?

Not the lamp. Could be dust on the projection lens or defective optical block. Is the dark splotch a certain color or is it more like a shadow?

 

[runelind]

It looks more like a shadow. It only shows up on light colored scenes. It looks like the extended warranty on the optical block expired last month. I wonder what the chances of getting a warranty on the replaced optical block are.


Thanks for your reply.

 

[hammerdwn]

If you are feeling brave, take the screen assembly off and clean the lens.

 

[runelind]

Is this something that can realistically be undertaken at home? I am used to building computers and the such, but would hate to make it worse.