Panasonic Plasma TCP65VT60B - Black vertical bar

[wjlussier]

Hi everyone, I have a Panasonic Plasma TV (TCP65VT60B ) that, before one year of use (500 hours), started to show a black vertical bar (4´wide) in the right side. Can you guys confirm if it is a bad panel problem ? Is there any chance to be other issue?
Find attached a photo.
Thanks in advance.

[tom66]

Re: Panasonic Plasma TCP65VT60B - Black vertical bar

Unfortunately, it does look like the panel is bad
This is really bad, as the VT60 is a very nice TV. (I keep looking out for a cheap faulty one to fix!)
I guess you are lucky it only affects the far right of the TV and not the centre. You now have a 63.5" display with a slight aspect ratio distortion.

[wjlussier]

Re: Panasonic Plasma TCP65VT60B - Black vertical bar

Tom,
Thanks a lot for the quick response.
Best,
William.