42HDS69,
You might try to get some quotes, both from 800-SAMSUNG, or a local repair shop. I think it's a safe bet to narrow it down to the electronics board, and not the panel itself, so maybe that bit of information will assist you in making a decision.
--HDTech
6 horizontal rectangle boxes (each about 5" high) fill my screen distorting screen image.
Can this problem be repaired at a reasonable cost - under $500?
Samsung Model HP-R4272 out of warranty

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