Black cloud on LG LCD TV

Hankmarvin4 · 31-10-2009, 12:02

Hi all,

I have an LG LCD TV that seems to have developed a black cloud, mainly to the top left of the screen.

Is this a common problem? The TV is out of warranty, am I looking at getting a new TV? Had the TV for just over 3 years.

Thanks

Nigel Goodwin · 31-10-2009, 13:00

Sounds like dirt inside the LCD panel?.

frasera · 31-10-2009, 16:08

impact damage?

Nigel Goodwin · 31-10-2009, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by frasera

impact damage?

You wouldn't describe impact damage as a 'black cloud'

Impact damage is blindingly obviously, and quite pretty (unless it's your TV).

Hankmarvin4 · 31-10-2009, 18:17

No impact, just one morning this black cloud appeared. Maybe it is dust etc but must be a design fault as it has not been in a dusty area.

frasera · 31-10-2009, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

You wouldn't describe impact damage as a 'black cloud'

Impact damage is blindingly obviously, and quite pretty (unless it's your TV).

depends, sometimes a pressure damage can become a black cloud. his description was vague so its hard to say whether he meant splotch or some kind of tint. its not always a full on traveling crack which would yes..be blindingly obvious.

Hankmarvin4 · 01-11-2009, 10:27

I dont think 'black cloud' is vague - thats what it is!

Any ideas if this can be fixed at all?

Tassium · 05-11-2009, 18:39

You need to be specific about model.

Just do a search with that model and "black cloud" on google.

Nigel Goodwin · 05-11-2009, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hankmarvin4

I dont think 'black cloud' is vague - thats what it is!

Any ideas if this can be fixed at all?

I imagine it can be fixed, it's merely a question of the price. Replacing the LCD panel (which it sounds most likely to require) is probably more then a new TV.

31-10-2009, 12:02	#1
Hankmarvin4 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 34	Black cloud on LG LCD TV Hi all, I have an LG LCD TV that seems to have developed a black cloud, mainly to the top left of the screen. Is this a common problem? The TV is out of warranty, am I looking at getting a new TV? Had the TV for just over 3 years. Thanks

31-10-2009, 13:00	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Sounds like dirt inside the LCD panel?.

31-10-2009, 16:08	#3
frasera Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,063	impact damage?

31-10-2009, 16:39	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by frasera impact damage? You wouldn't describe impact damage as a 'black cloud' Impact damage is blindingly obviously, and quite pretty (unless it's your TV).

31-10-2009, 18:17	#5
Hankmarvin4 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 34	No impact, just one morning this black cloud appeared. Maybe it is dust etc but must be a design fault as it has not been in a dusty area.

31-10-2009, 23:43	#6
frasera Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,063	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin You wouldn't describe impact damage as a 'black cloud' Impact damage is blindingly obviously, and quite pretty (unless it's your TV). depends, sometimes a pressure damage can become a black cloud. his description was vague so its hard to say whether he meant splotch or some kind of tint. its not always a full on traveling crack which would yes..be blindingly obvious.

01-11-2009, 10:27	#7
Hankmarvin4 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 34	I dont think 'black cloud' is vague - thats what it is! Any ideas if this can be fixed at all?

05-11-2009, 18:39	#8
Tassium Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: It's Grim Posts: 24,412	You need to be specific about model. Just do a search with that model and "black cloud" on google.

05-11-2009, 18:44	#9
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Hankmarvin4 I dont think 'black cloud' is vague - thats what it is! Any ideas if this can be fixed at all? I imagine it can be fixed, it's merely a question of the price. Replacing the LCD panel (which it sounds most likely to require) is probably more then a new TV.

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