Sticky and moldy liquid on the back of the TV?!! I bought this TV last December. A few days ago, when i tried to move the TV, i found lots of sticky yellow liquid on the back of the TV. It smells like some sort of oil. but feel very nasty. I am 100%...
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I the sticky moldy liquid that you mention is from the air conditioning vent. That's what I think mine is coming from.
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It sounds like the picture lamp has gone bad. This happens with this type of TV after many many hours of use. The lamp is easily accessed on the bottom center in back of the TV. Search "mitsubishi wd-65638 tv replacement lamp with housing" on Amazon and you'll find the replacement lamp. Hope that helps.
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Same thing happened to me. My screen was just sitting on the stand and it cracked on its own followed by a buzzing sound. Samsung won't cover it even though it is still under warranty. I will NEVER buy a Samsung tv again.
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Also purchased a Used-Like New set from amazon warehouse which said it had "minor cosmetic damage to housing" What damage??? I inspected the TV and the only "cosmetic issues" I found was dust! It was definately worth the purchase from amazon warehouse considering the $300 savings. Haven't posted a review, but if you would like calibration settings for your LN46a650, I definately recommend going to the AVS Forums @ avsforums.com. They have a whole thread there where people post their different calibration settings!
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I think it's just a lubricant for the moving parts that extend and retract when the drawers slide out and back in. Someone may have just gotten overzealous with the lubricant if it's excessive. My cabinet had a few places that seemed oily also.
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I had the same problem earlier on, so I contacted the manufacturer and thought that i would be returning this. I got a prompt response. Basically it happens when oil builds up on the bottom (too much oil used or some of my oil seem to cause a problem more than others). They just told me to clean it well and dry overnight, which I did and it worked like a charm. Now I just rinse it with hot water before use and once a while put a tiny drop of Dawn in it and clean/dry with q-tip. I've had it for several months now and hadn't had any problems. It's in my kiddos' room and we use it nightly, they won't go to sleep without it. I do use it in the living room here and there too, as needed. Hope this helps :)
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The smell was not bad on mine, but if it were, I would wipe it down with a solution of 3:1 white vinegar and water. Hope this helps.
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Yes, I am having the same issue with my same model television. Mine was purchased the end of 2/08, it started doing that about a month ago and it is out of warranty. Have you had your repaired? If so, what was the cost? wants $150 just to come out and diagnose the problem.
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I've had the TV for a few months now and I don't notice anything - there is a program on the tv to clean this - I did use it once and it worked.
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Well this happened to me after about a year. It helps if you use it often. When it does it all you have to do is give the tv a light smack on the back and it usually fixes it for me
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LCD TVs and use of BFR big problem. Wish I had known more about this before purchasing a Samsung LN32B550 in June 2009. I would have dug around and tried to find a brand that had phased that crap out. Not enough information out there. Consume Reports should provide more info on this. as the Samsungs got good ratings. But if they give off chemical what good. My set has a very low level odor. Not real noticeable. Maybe I have gotten use to it? I contacted Samsung by email but no reponse. Have to call them.
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I've never experienced that before! :-o That sounds disgusting! I've ordered it online and bought it from Traders here in CO and fortunately did not have that experience! So sorry, AG!!
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Return the TV if you can. This is really bad quality TV. Mine cracked internally all by itself after 4 month of light use. Good luck!
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Yes, I have the same exact issue and it's very annoying. It seems to me that it is the plastic casing. The popping starts about 10 minutes after I turn on the television and lasts about 20-30 minutes. It then stops and starts again when I turn it off. I wonder what we can do about it?? Seems like something that Samsung won't be able to fix.... Has anyone contacted Samsung?
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YES! Same experience here: it came already moldy, unopened and this, according to Amazon, is a non-refundable item -- SO BEWARE.
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First, thank you for the info on the smell and the interesting lead on the Samsung-environmental report. I have had my third TV now for two days and it still smells. I moved it into the living room because it was making me sick in the bedroom. I have changed the mode to Dynamic and will watch it tonight and see what happens. I would be interested in hearing what Samsung had to say to you. They only tell me that they have never heard of this problem and to send it in for repair. I am not going to do that as I just purchased and it seems like a waste of my time.
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No problems with mine. Have they always been that way, or has something possibly gotten around them? I periodically wipe mine down with alcohol wipes to remove any oils, creams, make-up etc. in addition to germs.