Samsung 59" PN59D550 Plasma - 2011 Model - Small green/orange vertical line

[rebo0t]

Hello, I have a PN59D550, 1.5 years old and used lightly. Recently I noticed on the left-to-middle of the unit there is a vertical line. It changes color from green to orange and is apparent in all inputs/OSD menus. Some cases after 30mins-1hr of use the vertical line seems to become dim or disappears. There is no physical damage to the unit and no one touches or moves it.

Can any one tell me what the problem could be? I am trying to decide if it is worth repairing. Hopefully maybe just cleaning the cables might fix this or something cheap like a board? Thank you

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 59" PN59D550 Plasma - 2011 Model - Small green/orange vertical line

Most likely, the plasma panel (glass) is defective and it is not economical to repair.

[rebo0t]

Re: Samsung 59" PN59D550 Plasma - 2011 Model - Small green/orange vertical line

Thanks for the response. If the panel is most likely the problem, what would be second if it wasn't the panel? Thanks

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 59" PN59D550 Plasma - 2011 Model - Small green/orange vertical line

Unfortunately, there is no second. Single pixel line defects are essentially always the panel -- and they cannot be fixed. Samsung are well aware of these issues, but refuse to fix them unless you are within the 12 month warranty period.

[Vande111]

Re: Samsung 59" PN59D550 Plasma - 2011 Model - Small green/orange vertical line

I have the same tv with the exact same problem. My tv is almost 3 years old and it has vertical lines. About a month ago the lines would only stay 10-15 seconds and now they stay on for over 5 minutes. They seem to go away after the tv warms up, but I am sure it is only a matter of time until they stay on for good.

[mmartell]

Re: Samsung 59" PN59D550 Plasma - 2011 Model - Small green/orange vertical line

Hey tom is this primarily a contact issue with the cof for which a n/c manifests itself in a line like above ? Shouldn't it be possible to apply some pressure like can be done with a tab bond failure ?

[tom66]

Re: Samsung 59" PN59D550 Plasma - 2011 Model - Small green/orange vertical line

Maybe. Never tried it myself. Worth a shot for a nice plasma.