But since that's consider non user serviceable you end up getting a tech or shop to give a repair estimate. There are YouTubes on such failures so I'll pause here.
Bob
The problem was initially intermittent but now constant. The top left hand corner is dark but the picture appears to be ok. The TV is: Samsung, mod code UA40D5000 PMXXY, ver AA02, no BP68-00052B-00 HL.
Could this be just a dry joint?
Thank You for any assistance, it would be much appreciated.
Best regards fixitgrandpa

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