Greg In The Desert

I thought the fuse in my Sony rear projection TV was pretty easy to fix but now I have learned that many similar models to mine are failing due to the optical block.

According the website “Sony LCD Rear Projection TV Problems“, every model of Sony TV made between 2003 and 2007 is a subject of warranty extension or class action lawsuit. Most of the issue come from visual anomalies due to the optical block over heating. It can cost up to $1500 to repair the optical block.

Besides having information about the problems on various models, examples and what Sony may or probably won’t do about it, the site does give extensive information about the optical block and it’s various parts.

I haven’t seen anything like this on my Sony TV yet. I have a KDF-E60A20 which is specifically list as not part of the warranty recall even though people have reported issues. It annoys me to see this sort of thing going on with Sony. I already paid too much for this TV, had to replace a poorly designed fuse and now have this to look forward to.