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glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
I cleaned my 60" big screen tv (Samsung DLP) screen yesterday with tissue
and glass cleaner, now a black triangle about 5 inches high has appeared in the lower left corner, very annoying, looks like perhaps some of the cleaner somehow leaked behind the screen, damaged something or whatever. I am depressed about this of course. Is there any way I can fix this myself, or even pay a TV repair person to fix it? How serious of damage, what sort of damage, might I have done? Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Beowulf wrote:
Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. I guess the customary usenet response, "you're ****ed" is not what you were looking for... -Junior |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fixit???
You have probably damaged some of the non-reflective coating on one
of the surfaces and are looking at a replacement cost of a few hundred dollars. Just out of curiosity, what does the owner's manual say about screen cleaning? Beowulf wrote: I cleaned my 60" big screen tv (Samsung DLP) screen yesterday with tissue and glass cleaner, now a black triangle about 5 inches high has appeared in the lower left corner, very annoying, looks like perhaps some of the cleaner somehow leaked behind the screen, damaged something or whatever. I am depressed about this of course. Is there any way I can fix this myself, or even pay a TV repair person to fix it? How serious of damage, what sort of damage, might I have done? Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:00:03 -0700, unclejr inscribed to the world:
Beowulf wrote: Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. I guess the customary usenet response, "you're ****ed" is not what you were looking for... ... Yeah I am not feeling good about what happened, might call the "TV Doctor" repairman today, see what he says, but curious if anybody else has heard of what happened, seemed if might be common if caused just by cleaning the screen. Not sure what I will do if it can not be repaired, I guess try and sell it used, buy a new one. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
In article rail,
Beowulf wrote: I cleaned my 60" big screen tv (Samsung DLP) screen yesterday with tissue and glass cleaner, now a black triangle about 5 inches high has appeared in the lower left corner, very annoying, looks like perhaps some of the cleaner somehow leaked behind the screen, damaged something or whatever. I am depressed about this of course. Is there any way I can fix this myself, or even pay a TV repair person to fix it? How serious of damage, what sort of damage, might I have done? Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. On my DLP rear projector (Sagem) it's an easy job to remove the screen. (mine was delivered with the screen pushed in out of the rubber surround in one place and I fixed it myself rather than get a repair man out) I can't see why it should be difficult on any make. The screen is some form of flexible plastic so I'd not use glass cleaner, but just mild detergent and water. -- *Caution: I drive like you do. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
I dont think you're supposed to use glass cleaner on them at all...they make
special screen cleaners for them...I hope you didnt use a cleaner with ammonia in it... "Beowulf" wrote in message news:pan.2006.04.28.14.25.40.629537@wayoftheancien ts.trail... On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:00:03 -0700, unclejr inscribed to the world: Beowulf wrote: Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. I guess the customary usenet response, "you're ****ed" is not what you were looking for... .. Yeah I am not feeling good about what happened, might call the "TV Doctor" repairman today, see what he says, but curious if anybody else has heard of what happened, seemed if might be common if caused just by cleaning the screen. Not sure what I will do if it can not be repaired, I guess try and sell it used, buy a new one. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:25:40 -0500, Beowulf wrote:
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:00:03 -0700, unclejr inscribed to the world: Beowulf wrote: Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. I guess the customary usenet response, "you're ****ed" is not what you were looking for... .. Yeah I am not feeling good about what happened, might call the "TV Doctor" repairman today, see what he says, but curious if anybody else has heard of what happened, seemed if might be common if caused just by cleaning the screen. Not sure what I will do if it can not be repaired, I guess try and sell it used, buy a new one. glass cleaner typically has ammonia which can damage coatings, but not like what happened to you. Is the set under warranty? Sounds like a defect. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Beowulf writes:
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:00:03 -0700, unclejr inscribed to the world: Beowulf wrote: Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. I guess the customary usenet response, "you're ****ed" is not what you were looking for... .. Yeah I am not feeling good about what happened, might call the "TV Doctor" repairman today, see what he says, but curious if anybody else has heard of what happened, seemed if might be common if caused just by cleaning the screen. Not sure what I will do if it can not be repaired, I guess try and sell it used, buy a new one. Well, a DLP screen is just that, a screen. Not like a plasma or LCD where it's most of the cost of the unit. That doesn't mean the mfg won't still try to charge most of the cost of the unit for a replacement though. :( :) --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Sites: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Important: Anything sent to the email address in the message header above is ignored unless my full name AND either lasers or electronics is included in the subject line. Or, you can contact me via the Feedback Form in the FAQs. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
See the topic below.. "2 year old tried to Give Scooby a Drink on my 51 inch
Toshiba Rear Projection !!!! PLZ Help !!" "Beowulf" wrote in message news:pan.2006.04.28.12.10.43.317095@wayoftheancien ts.trail... I cleaned my 60" big screen tv (Samsung DLP) screen yesterday with tissue and glass cleaner, now a black triangle about 5 inches high has appeared in the lower left corner, very annoying, looks like perhaps some of the cleaner somehow leaked behind the screen, damaged something or whatever. I am depressed about this of course. Is there any way I can fix this myself, or even pay a TV repair person to fix it? How serious of damage, what sort of damage, might I have done? Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:25:15 -0500, Mike Berger inscribed to the world:
You have probably damaged some of the non-reflective coating on one of the surfaces and are looking at a replacement cost of a few hundred dollars. Just out of curiosity, what does the owner's manual say about screen cleaning? .. I would guess soap and water, or just water, sigh. I know I screwed up. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:32:52 +0000, Biz inscribed to the world:
I dont think you're supposed to use glass cleaner on them at all...they make special screen cleaners for them...I hope you didnt use a cleaner with ammonia in it...... Yes, it was "Glass Cleaner with Ammonia". Am I screwed? Can I have a TV repair guy fix it for a few hundred? Actually that would be worth it-- I am dreading the thought of buying a new TV at a cost of $1500-$2500. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:45:29 +0000, AZ Nomad inscribed to the world:
... glass cleaner typically has ammonia which can damage coatings, but not like what happened to you. Is the set under warranty? Sounds like a defect. I think I *might* have gotten the extended warranty. But I would think any warranty would not cover my stupidity as using ammonia based cleaner when the instructions likely said to just use water or a bit of soap and water. I screwed up. I hope an ext warranty might cover it, but if I can even get away with paying just a few hundred I will be relieved. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
why not call the people that made your tv & ask them what todo? On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:10:43 -0500, Beowulf wrote: I cleaned my 60" big screen tv (Samsung DLP) screen yesterday with tissue and glass cleaner, now a black triangle about 5 inches high has appeared in the lower left corner, very annoying, looks like perhaps some of the cleaner somehow leaked behind the screen, damaged something or whatever. I am depressed about this of course. Is there any way I can fix this myself, or even pay a TV repair person to fix it? How serious of damage, what sort of damage, might I have done? Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:15:23 -0500, Beowulf inscribed to the world:
... Good suggestion, thank you. I will try their 800# or email. Hopefully not a dozen automated submenus. Maybe they can give me an idea of the cost involved to repair, replace screen, or whatever, Not knowing how much I am screwed is killing me more than finding out it will cost me $600 to repair. Talked to Samsung, they were very nice very easy to get through to their tech support. Connected me with 3-way call to local repair store. Looks like $300-400 for a new screen and $200-300 labor for on site screen replacement; that was at one place. I know a guy (The TV Doctor) who might do cheaper. I am also thinking as some have suggested, that perhaps paying just labor to remove screen and clean inside might solve the problem, unless of course the ammonia cleaner I was stupid enough to use damaged permenently the screen, etc Crying, but at least $600 is far better than $2000-3000 for a new TV. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Beowulf wrote:
Crying, but at least $600 is far better than $2000-3000 for a new TV. How old is the set? Even though I'm not in favor of disposable electronics, the reality is that technology changes so rapidly in this area that you might want to consider springing for a new one before sinking $600 into the old one. If indeed, it is 'old'. Before you make any decision on this be sure to view the picture from a good HD source on the Sony 60" LCOS set (KDS-R60XBR1). It is the best 60" set on the market today - IMHO. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:00:12 +0000, Travis Jordan inscribed to the world:
... How old is the set? Even though I'm not in favor of disposable electronics, the reality is that technology changes so rapidly in this area that you might want to consider springing for a new one before sinking $600 into the old one. If indeed, it is 'old'. ... Only about 15 months old. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Beowulf wrote: On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:00:12 +0000, Travis Jordan inscribed to the world: .. How old is the set? Even though I'm not in favor of disposable electronics, the reality is that technology changes so rapidly in this area that you might want to consider springing for a new one before sinking $600 into the old one. If indeed, it is 'old'. .. Only about 15 months old. Look at the Sony set anyway and see what you think. On the one hand if you really like the picture you can justify replacing last year's set as an 'upgrade'. Maybe you can convince your local retailer to take the old one in trade. Or OTOH if you don't think the picture is noticeable superior then you will feel better spending only $600 and getting your serviceable set back. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Look at the Sony set anyway and see what you think. On the one hand if
you really like the picture you can justify replacing last year's set as an 'upgrade'. Maybe you can convince your local retailer to take the old one in trade. Or OTOH if you don't think the picture is noticeable superior then you will feel better spending only $600 and getting your serviceable set back. Agreed.. You also have to consider the life of the lamp in your DLP set. The lamp may be about to go out and that can eaisly cost $600+ but it may have a couple years left in it. I'm not sure but I think you only get about 2000 - 3000 hours out of most lamps. Just my $.02 - Mike |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:51:37 -0500, Beowulf wrote:
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:45:29 +0000, AZ Nomad inscribed to the world: .. glass cleaner typically has ammonia which can damage coatings, but not like what happened to you. Is the set under warranty? Sounds like a defect. I think I *might* have gotten the extended warranty. But I would think any warranty would not cover my stupidity as using ammonia based cleaner when the instructions likely said to just use water or a bit of soap and water. I screwed up. I hope an ext warranty might cover it, but if I can even get away with paying just a few hundred I will be relieved. then don't tell them. The only thing ammonia based cleaner will do is possibly discolor the surface after many years of exposure. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:49:34 -0500, Beowulf wrote:
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:15:23 -0500, Beowulf inscribed to the world: .. Good suggestion, thank you. I will try their 800# or email. Hopefully not a dozen automated submenus. Maybe they can give me an idea of the cost involved to repair, replace screen, or whatever, Not knowing how much I am screwed is killing me more than finding out it will cost me $600 to repair. Talked to Samsung, they were very nice very easy to get through to their tech support. Connected me with 3-way call to local repair store. Looks like $300-400 for a new screen and $200-300 labor for on site screen replacement; that was at one place. I know a guy (The TV Doctor) who might do cheaper. I am also thinking as some have suggested, that perhaps paying just labor to remove screen and clean inside might solve the problem, unless of course the ammonia cleaner I was stupid enough to use damaged permenently the screen, etc Crying, but at least $600 is far better than $2000-3000 for a new TV. It's a ripoff if the fault wasn't yours and you have a warranty. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:34:01 -0400, Michael Kennedy inscribed to the
world: ... Agreed.. You also have to consider the life of the lamp in your DLP set. The lamp may be about to go out and that can eaisly cost $600+ but it may have a couple years left in it. I'm not sure but I think you only get about 2000 - 3000 hours out of most lamps. ... Good point. If I do the match, my lamp may have 3000 hrs used on it, so it may indeed be about to go out. Where could I see the price of a replacement lamp? |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Search on google.. or call your local repair shop..
- Mike "Beowulf" wrote in message news:pan.2006.04.28.20.50.11.776753@wayoftheancien ts.trail... On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:34:01 -0400, Michael Kennedy inscribed to the world: .. Agreed.. You also have to consider the life of the lamp in your DLP set. The lamp may be about to go out and that can eaisly cost $600+ but it may have a couple years left in it. I'm not sure but I think you only get about 2000 - 3000 hours out of most lamps. .. Good point. If I do the match, my lamp may have 3000 hrs used on it, so it may indeed be about to go out. Where could I see the price of a replacement lamp? |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Travis Jordan wrote:
Look at the Sony set anyway and see what you think. This is terrible advice. Friends don't let friends purchase anything from SONY. This is the company that has constantly and consistently screwed with their customers for decades. A ROOTKIT for your PC, anyone? 'Nuff said. -Junior |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
I have cleaned many DLP tv screens at work . I use windex and it has
never hurt anything . Did you spray the cleaner directly on the tv set and let it drip down the screen ? it could have run inbetween the plastic layers . Most of those screens are made up of 3 sheets . Remove the screen from the set and check by only carfully dealing with that corner . Do not separate the sheets dust will invade everything . I dont understand a totaly black spot . A little cleaner cant do that . Those sets have a mirror inside behind the screen . If something falls i there it could cause a black shadow . Take the back or front off and inspect it . Where do you live ? my brother is called Tv Doctor . |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:19:36 -0700, unclejr inscribed to the world:
Travis Jordan wrote: Look at the Sony set anyway and see what you think. This is terrible advice. Friends don't let friends purchase anything from SONY. This is the company that has constantly and consistently screwed with their customers for decades. A ROOTKIT for your PC, anyone? 'Nuff said. -Junior Yeah, their rootkit and other DRM strategies have caused me to boycott any and all SONY products. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 20:45:48 -0700, hrhofmann inscribed to the world:
... A trianguar black spot in one coner doesn't seem like it would be caused by cleaning with excessive liquid. Is the spot totally black or just darker but still showing picture details? DId you move the set before or during or after cleaning? It is a dark spot/triangular area, but some of the picture does show through. No movement of the TV set occurred. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:09:02 -0600, Ken G. inscribed to the world:
... Where do you live ? my brother is called Tv Doctor . Duluth, Minnesota USA. if I have a friend help me, do you think we could safely remove the front screen without a zillion parts falling out or whateer? Looks to be a dozen or so screws holding the front cover over the screen, I should think that could be removed to allow the screen to be removed and examined? |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Beowulf wrote:
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:09:02 -0600, Ken G. inscribed to the world: .. Where do you live ? my brother is called Tv Doctor . Duluth, Minnesota USA. if I have a friend help me, do you think we could safely remove the front screen without a zillion parts falling out or whateer? Looks to be a dozen or so screws holding the front cover over the screen, I should think that could be removed to allow the screen to be removed and examined? 1: On our Samsung (50") the lamp type is on a label on the back left. I have one in the closet for $115. The 50" is a 100 watt unit and IIRC, the 61" is a 120 watter. Might be a bit more but I doubt $600. 2: I bought the service manual for ours from Samsung for $20. It came as a 21 Mbyte .PDF on a CD. Neat thing is you can search in a .PDF. You have to READ a paper manual. It has descriptions and photos of how to take it apart and what to do and what NOT to do. 3: FWIW, ours has about 4600 hrs (last I checked last month was 4386) and going strong. I Know its only one set but Samsung claims 8000 hrs average. 4: Leonard, you must have some good ideas on this. Good luck on your adventure. GG |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fixit???
I have had good luck with Sony over the years. They have even provided
internal warranty parts direct to me (as a consumer). unclejr wrote: Travis Jordan wrote: Look at the Sony set anyway and see what you think. This is terrible advice. Friends don't let friends purchase anything from SONY. This is the company that has constantly and consistently screwed with their customers for decades. A ROOTKIT for your PC, anyone? 'Nuff said. -Junior -- Joe Leikhim K4SAT "The RFI-EMI-GUY"© "Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it treason." "Follow The Money" ;-P |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
unclejr wrote: Travis Jordan wrote: Look at the Sony set anyway and see what you think. This is terrible advice. Friends don't let friends purchase anything from SONY. This is the company that has constantly and consistently screwed with their customers for decades. A ROOTKIT for your PC, anyone? 'Nuff said. -Junior i agree with you Unclejr, BUT, the SXRD is a smoking set, i must admit. -goro- |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
In article rail,
Beowulf wrote: Duluth, Minnesota USA. if I have a friend help me, do you think we could safely remove the front screen without a zillion parts falling out or whateer? Looks to be a dozen or so screws holding the front cover over the screen, I should think that could be removed to allow the screen to be removed and examined? Should be fine. All the electronics are in the base. -- *You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
I work with damaged fright and store returns in a salvage place .
I have taken the face off of about 5 or 6 DLP sets to pop the screens back in or replace a mirror . With this under my belt i have noticed every brand comes apart different Panasonic & toshiba in the 2006 era are a nighnmare . I took two Samsung apart , it was not to bad . just put the set out on the floor or table so you can start removing screws . From what i have seen the 3 piece screen has clear tape runnnig all the way around the edges holding the 3 sheets together , you can slit the tape just enough to try & wipe off whatever may have gotten in there then tape it back with scotch tape its about the same as original tape . If you are carfull and well organized , no kids , dogs or whatever this shoud not be a big deal to at least get apart . Also check in your area-s for any tv shops or salvage business that may have new damaged stuff like we do here . One person here found a good 60`` screen on the net for 150$ . Dont give in to the 800$ thing My brother tv doctor is in Idaho . |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
I work with damaged fright and store returns in a salvage place .
I have taken the face off of about 5 or 6 DLP sets to pop the screens back in or replace a mirror . With this under my belt i have noticed every brand comes apart different Panasonic & toshiba in the 2006 era are a nighnmare . I took two Samsung apart , it was not to bad . just put the set out on the floor or table so you can start removing screws . From what i have seen the 3 piece screen has clear tape runnnig all the way around the edges holding the 3 sheets together , you can slit the tape just enough to try & wipe off whatever may have gotten in there then tape it back with scotch tape its about the same as original tape . If you are carfull and well organized , no kids , dogs or whatever this shoud not be a big deal to at least get apart . Also check in your area-s for any tv shops or salvage business that may have new damaged stuff like we do here . One person here found a good 60`` screen on the net for 150$ . Dont give in to the 800$ thing My brother tv doctor is in Idaho . |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
Goro wrote:
I'd wait a bit anyway, regardless of the PQ of the SXRD v. Sammy.. I'd wait to see when there are 1080p sets that take 1080p INPUTS. I'd also wait to see if there's a new gen of 1080p NON-wobulated DLPs. I figure that's about the threshhold of PQ that I'll beable to notice (at least for now). Of course there isn't any 1080p video available today except from PC-based sources, so those few sets that do have 1080p native inputs (HP comes to mind) won't have any practical source material. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
I've read all these posts, and there's no correct answer to this problem.
Whats happened is that some of the cleaning solution has run down to the bottom of the screen, into the U shaped ledge that holds the screen, and the fresnel lens behind it. It has then "wicked" up between the two sheets of plastic, and is causing the dark spot. You can probably get the spot to change shape slightly if you press gently on the screen. And its a very, very small amount of water. So, to fix it, get a hair dryer. Put it on LOW (!!!) and slowly move it back and forth over the wet spot. Dont want to get it hot, just warm to make the liquid evaporate. The spot should disappear, unless the cleaning fluid was very, very contaminated with dirt, doubtful. No new screen needed. BTW, some time back, I had a HD big screen Toshiba come in that had been marked on with crayons, magic markers, and who-knows-what -else by children. I used a can of WD-40 and a fine toothbrush to clean the screen, worked like a charm. Had a great picture, sold it for over $600. Try drying your screen before you do something drastic. And, I have to admit, I've done the same thing, and created exactly the same problem when I clean my 60" Pioneer. The problem will go away with time,(evaporation) but the hair dryer will cure the problem quicker. Oh, and I use warm soapy water on the Pioneer. In very sparing amounts.... HTH Deke "Beowulf" wrote in message news:pan.2006.04.28.12.10.43.317095@wayoftheancien ts.trail... I cleaned my 60" big screen tv (Samsung DLP) screen yesterday with tissue and glass cleaner, now a black triangle about 5 inches high has appeared in the lower left corner, very annoying, looks like perhaps some of the cleaner somehow leaked behind the screen, damaged something or whatever. I am depressed about this of course. Is there any way I can fix this myself, or even pay a TV repair person to fix it? How serious of damage, what sort of damage, might I have done? Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
GREAT IDEA!!!!
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glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Sat, 29 Apr 2006 12:01:20 -0500, Deke inscribed to the world:
I've read all these posts, and there's no correct answer to this problem. Whats happened is that some of the cleaning solution has run down to the bottom of the screen, into the U shaped ledge that holds the screen, and the fresnel lens behind it. It has then "wicked" up between the two sheets of plastic, and is causing the dark spot. You can probably get the spot to change shape slightly if you press gently on the screen. And its a very, very small amount of water. So, to fix it, get a hair dryer. Put it on LOW (!!!) and slowly move it back and forth over the wet spot. Dont want to get it hot, just warm to make the liquid evaporate. The spot should disappear, unless the cleaning fluid was very, very contaminated with dirt, doubtful. No new screen needed.... oh man did i dodge a bullet on this one! The screen is back to almost normal, that black rectangle is 95% gone, I had the heat in my home turned up to 70 the past couple of days because of cold weather here in northern MN, and brought up the hair dryer to do what you said and the spot was almost gone! Evaporation from the heat in the house and low humidity. I still blew the hair dryer on it for awhile, will do so more later. I can live with it the way it is, hopefully more of it will still go away. I just do not understand what causes the black coloration if it is just a liquid, that is the bluish glass cleaner liquid that got up there. Just curious, if anybody knows. Polarization of the liquid or something? Thanks all for the help, even though this time I did not have to buy a new screen. I was just SICK over the thought of $800+, I am sure going to be VERY careful now about cleaning the TV, taking better care of it, reading manuals (ok, yeah right, like we all say we will wash and wax a new car the first days after driving off the Dealer's lot, LOL). |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
On Sun, 30 Apr 2006 02:31:16 -0700, Andy Cuffe inscribed to the world:
... That's exactly what could have happened. If any cleaner got between the screen and the outer protective screen, it will cause this type of problem. There shouldn't be any damage to the screen, but it may take a while for it to dry completely. It might have to be disassembled for proper cleaning, but there's no serious damage. Glass cleaner shouldn't hurt the screen if used occasionally. ... Spot is almost gone from drying, and like you say I might at worst have to pay $100 for a repairman to come and clean the inside of the screen if some of that "black" residue sticks and does not evaporate. Man that is much better than a new TV, or $800 to replace a screen! |
glass cleaner damaged my DLP 60" tv screen -- any way to fix it???
In article rail, Beowulf wrote:
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 07:00:03 -0700, unclejr inscribed to the world: Beowulf wrote: Any feedback or help greatly appreciated. I guess the customary usenet response, "you're ****ed" is not what you were looking for... ... Yeah I am not feeling good about what happened, might call the "TV Doctor" repairman today, see what he says, but curious if anybody else has heard of what happened, seemed if might be common if caused just by cleaning the screen. Not sure what I will do if it can not be repaired, I guess try and sell it used, buy a new one. #1 Do not use GLASS cleaner on PLASTIC. #2 Never spray any cleaner directly on a Tv screen #3 Do NOT tell the repair person what happened. Maybe they will just repair it under warranty. |
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