Optical unit going bad on JVC HD-61Z886 DLP TV

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Hey guys. Like the title says I have a JVC HD-61Z886 television. In the past two weeks, the picture has started to change. The top and bottom of the TV screen have a slight yellow tint to them, and the picture itself appears to be separating (kind of like if you took your 3d glasses off at a 3d movie). It has been diagnosed as a failing optical unit (or light engine). Now here is where it gets interesting.

JVC still has 2 in stock at their warehouse, but they are $600 each (part number is TS-COP6A-SAA). That's a little steep for a 7 year old TV. Do any of you guys know a company that can rebuild an optical unit for this TV? Two of the places I called can only rebuild them for other businesses. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Re: Optical unit going bad on JVC HD-61Z886 DLP TV

So I've called a couple places to see what my options are. Both Hong Video Technology (http://www.hvtnet.com/hvt_services.php) and Professional Service solutions (http://www.profservsolutions.com/pss_dle.php) have the ability to repair my optical unit. There is one problem though. They do not deal with individual consumers. They are only business to business. I checked out Encompass and Tristate module for rebuilt parts. Unfortunately neither of them have a rebuilt option or can rebuild mine (for whatever reason).

Any suggestions? Any services you guys can recommend? I wonder if its possible that some tv repair shop could sent it in?