Sharp Aquos LC-45GD6U 45 in. LCD HDTV "end hiccups" Questions

...hiccups for hours on end at other times. It seem to do so at random. Otherwise, everything seems fine with the tv set. What in the world could be the problem? It's most perplexing. Iwould appreciate ...

...chip (IC2502) found on the A/V board. This compound has a fairly low melting point and, over time, tends to seep out from between both top and bottom heatsinks onto the legs of this chip as well as ...