Question about Sony PFM-42B1 42 in. HD-Ready Plasma Television

Sony 42" Plasma

My plasma tv has 1 2" black line that runs down the center of the screen. Does anyone know why this is happening and how i may be able to get if fixed. Thank you.

patziegler Sep 21, 2008

I have a Sony 40" LCD with a line down the middle of the screen. It started at the top with a length of about 5". Gradually it has grown to the bottom of the screen. How can I repair this?
t_bandith Jan 18, 2009

if anyone has solution. Please post it. I could use your help. thanks in advance

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This could be caused by a buffer board on the lower part inside the set

Posted on Feb 18, 2007

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