Samsung 40 inch (LE40R51B) Uniform dark patches

[walshi]

Hi All,

I have a 40 inch Samsung with regular dark patches (10 in total) in two columns of 5 on either side of the screen centre (See image).

These patches appear on any source including the no signal blue screen.

The patches are most noticeable on a bright uniform image.

TV is around 4 years old and cost over £1500 so I don't want it scrapped if possible!! :shock:

(The attached image has had the contrast/brightness edited to make the patches more visable)

Any help would be appreciated/

[darkart77]

please add more details as far as tv model. mot sure by the pic if you have a dlp-lcd.

[walshi]

[littledixi]

had a dark patch once turned out to be a bug in my dlp lcd tv bulb . try checking to see if there is a bug or other soure blocking your back lighting to the screen..