Mitsubishi LCD LT-40134 vertical lines left side

[m330437]

Hi everyone,
My $1600 Mitsubishi 2008 LCD LT-40134 has solid vertical lines that start 3.5 inches from the left edge and continue for 14 inches, which is exactly middle of screen. They are not on the screen when the tv is first turned on. They typically appear after the set has been on for 30 minutes or longer, and do not disappear. What do you think the problem is, and could a mediocre handyman repair it himself?

Thanks for any help!

Jim

[mmartell]

Re: Mitsubishi LCD LT-40134 vertical lines left side

Look up "tab bonds". You have to tear down your tv and see if these cables are not making good contact. In my case they were simply overheating and cooling them down restored the picture.