"MrManuals" wrote in message
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We had a similar problem with our 43" Sony LCD. We found out it
was a known problem with this model and were referred to a Sony
site which I can't find now, Anyhow call Sony at this number:
1-800-222-7669
Sony covered the full cost of the $1100 repair. Our TV was 1 year
out of warranty, but since it was a known problem, they covered it.

Hard to believe. Sony has a bad reputation for customer satisfaction (with
respect to problem resolution).