I have a 1996 Sony rear projection model # KP-46s25 that has made a clicking sound for a while but recently started to "separate" into 2 sometimes 3 colors (pictures). I had it worked on last year and the guy was here 10 minutes, replaced one part and it cost $300 +. Is this a module or something I can order and put in myself?
It really depends on what was replaced. However, I never recommend that anyone poke around inside of a big screen TV for many reasons. The 2 biggest ones include damaging the TV further, and seriously injuring yourself. TVs have many high-voltage parts that hold an electrical charge long after the TV has been unplugged. Besides, you shouldn't have to replace 300 dollar parts on your TV very often.
I would also recommend that you make that your final repair. A 9-year-old 46" TV is probably not worth fixing, considering it is reaching the age where breakdowns are more prone and the image quality is probably starting to suffer. The next time it goes, I'd say a teary good-bye and get a shiny new HDTV. Read "How To Find the TV that is Right for You" to help you learn about the different types of TVs available today.
Thanks a bunch Matt! I agree that it is starting to look more cost effective to buy another TV.
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i have a 48inch rear projection sony its a 2002 model and resecntly i have nocied that when you stand up right in the middle of the butom of the screen you can see the colour green apperaing.
note i havnt hooked up any thing but the dvd camcoder and thats it to this thing any reson why its doing this or is this normal
If it isn't noticable in a sitting position I would say that it's normal, and you have nothing to worry about. The vertical angles on rear-projection TVs are more restricted than the horizontal (how many people actually watch their TV in a standing postition?). TVs viewd outside of their designed viewing axis will always have some kind of dark or distorted picture.