Zenith E44w46LCD Projection TV

My Projection TV started with a light blue spot about 6" looked like a cloud not sharp edges but has grown to about half the screen mostly on the lower left up to a peak on the same side. don't know if that is enough info to get close to what is happening mostly

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Anonymous Oct 02, 2008

My set has the same problem, a floating blue cloud in the center of the screen.
rhiggins228 Nov 22, 2008

I have the same blue haze problem. Sent an email to Sobelsohn, the attorney, but haven't heard back. Anyone have any success reaching this person regarding the class action lawsuit? Anyone come up with any solutions yet?
sourceminer Dec 17, 2008

Mine started to do this now. Mid screen blue haze, seems to move / get larger at times.
Anonymous Dec 25, 2008

We have the same problem that appeared today
renemoe3 Mar 10, 2009

I have the same issue, a small green cloud appeared on the screen and now it takes up the entire screen - does anyone know how to fix it or atleast a ballpark range on the cost to have it repaired?

Thanks!

Maureen

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Go to Zenithservice.com. It should be repaired under warranty 'til 7/1/2010. Result of lawsuit. They replace the defective light engine.

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Same problem. Following advice from this site (thank you) I found their web-site.
I called 877-625-9449 from the contact information on their site.

I was transferred to the dept dealing specifically with this problem. Within a week they had someone come to my house & replace the light engine, free of charge.

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Jsut received my new (not refurbished) LG 52LCD50 from Zenith - it is awesome - and they let me keep my M52LCD rear projection

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Lamp indicator came on so I replaced the projection lamp but the light stays on. About a week later the operation Indicator flashes when I tried to turn the set on. Light keeps flashing but no picture or sound. Also were can I get a repair manual? Many years ago I took the bell and howell tv course and still have equipment for repair! Is there a SAMS, I could not find one on line.

Posted on Mar 26, 2008

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There is a small filter on the back of your tv...open door...take out and wash, dry and put back in...It may be too dirty to correct the problem...I had to have mine serviced, now I keep it clean.

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ADVERTISEMENT/SOLICITATION FROM AN ATTORNEY REGARDING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ZENITH/LG If you are interested in speaking with an attorney and/or joining a class action lawsuit concerning the blue haze problem on Zenith and LG rear projection LCD televisions, please contact Daniel E. Sobelsohn by phone or email: Daniel E. Sobelsohn, Esq. The Sobelsohn Law Firm 1901 Avenue of the Stars 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 direct dial telephone (310) 461-1333 facsimile (310)861-5205 [email protected]

Posted on Oct 20, 2006

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