My tv has a blue dots all around the television. Im thinking its the optical block? Maybe time for a new tv?

Hello, the optical block is bad. Sony had a program on the issue, but it's expired. it would cost more to replace the optical block than to buy another set around $1100 to $1200 from Sony........thanks, Terry

The optical block needs replacement. Very common issue for that model. The optical block is a very expensive part if you can find them.

this is the information I received

This blue dots problem is due to defective blue lcd and related uv filters/ polarizers in optic block (light engine) and optic block will be replace to fis that issue.
It would be costly fix and an experienced tech is needed to do the job. You can expect $1000 repair cost.
Thanks.

u have a bad optical block , this part is very costly , but call sony costumer service , u tv maybe onder recall because of this problem

This is a common failure in Sony Projection LCDs that is known as an optical block problem. The optical block repair is very costly (about $1000-1500 depending on the shop) which is about the cost of a brand new comparable TV as current prices. This issue usually occurs in the TV about 1-4 years after purchase of the TV depending on usage.

Sony has been slowly extending the warranties on certain models but the model you have listed above was not one of the ones that had the warranty extended. I would first call Sony to see if they will at least pay for part of the repair. If not and you still would like to get the TV repaired, you could replace it yourself and save a couple hundred bucks in labor but it is going to be very time consuming because you need to take the whole TV apart to get to the optical block.

If you decide to replace it yourself, the link below has detailed pictures and a guide for optical block replacement along with a overview of the issue you are having with the TV.

http://sites.google.com/site/sonylcdrptvproblems/

Dot problem in Sony DLP TV caused by bad light engine (optical block)
Its costly part and needs qualified TV tech to fix it.

you have a bad optical block

You likely have a bad optical block. Sony was supplying the optical block as a warranty repair until June of this year, but that warranty has expired.

We had the free repair from SONY for the blue dots and splotches. It works great now but you need to hurry and contact them as the offer expires I believe in December.

yes you have dust in your optical block may have to be replaced