Re: Sharp LC-70LE757U Flashing 2-5 :-( can it be saved economically?

I have this same issue. Have read through and I just wanted to double check what OP was calling the right side. Bud- your issue was with the right side when looking at the screen? Or looking at the back?

I can disconnect the lower left cable (when looking at the back of tv) and get a fine picture on the left side of the screen (when viewing from the front) and the right side is dark but still showing what SHOULD be there. Minor smearing as well.

If I disconnect the lower right cable (when...