Westinghouse VK40F580D

[swens]

Hello, I've had this TV for nearly seven years now and a couple days ago in the middle of a program the picture all of a sudden changed in that I can now see some vertical lines that are seemingly overlaid. In addition, when solid lettering such as an advertisement has been shown, in many cases I notice it still in the background and slowly it will fade away. I also managed to catch a photo of a "halo" around the perimeter that seems to be omnipresent at varying degrees. I realize this is an older unit and newer, better ones are available but if it's a minor fix I'd like to try it first. I've attached some of the best screen pics I was able to capture that illustrate the problem. Thanks!

[swens]

Re: Westinghouse VK40F580D

Hello, Just kind of wondering if anyone reads these? Been a while since my post.

[selldoor]

Re: Westinghouse VK40F580D

Well 37 people have read it - 24 hours is not a long time if no-one knows the answer.
What research have you done? Taken the back off? Tested anything?

[stj]

Re: Westinghouse VK40F580D

i'v seen this type of effect - kind of like a memory effect.

i'v never tried to fix it, but i bet it's a voltage issue on the panel related to lcd bias.

[swens]

Re: Westinghouse VK40F580D

Thanks for your input. While I'm comfortable with most technology, TV's are not something I regularly work on. I have not taken the back off or conducted any tests as yet. I've done some research but was hoping someone may recognize this as a correctable problem and provide a solution. I know that's asking a lot but I thought it might be worth a try. I'm not against performing some investigative test but really don't know where to start and would appreciate any input from those of you who may want to provide it. Thanks.