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Question

Vertical lines (with picture) on Samsung LCD TV (model LN-T3

by Sep 7, 2012 7:24AM PDT

I have a Samsung LCD TV that I bought in June 2007. Recently, I have found to intermittently get vertical lines on the screen. I have not been able to determine a constant for the lines (i.e. when first on, after it was on and then turned off for 30 min. and back on, etc.). I have read that it is the TCON card and this is easily replaced by anyone with some knowledge of electronics.

I have included a picture that can be viewed here:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4047681/samsung_lines.JPG

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4047681/samsung_lines2.JPG

Can someone confirm that it is the TCON card? I read that it could also be the Comcast cable box possibly.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

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Model # below
by Sep 7, 2012 7:25AM PDT

Vertical lines (with picture) on Samsung LCD TV (model LN-T3253H): TCON card???

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Bad capacitors??
by Nov 28, 2012 9:24PM PST

Apparently there was a class action due to faulty capacitors. Not Samsung's fault that a vendor of boards used inferior products but....

http://www.samsung.com/us/capacitorsettlement/

Sadly, if you missed this, you get screwed......

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