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For almost a year, I've had a gray stripe from top to bottom of screen on right side. At first is was only a couple inches but it has now expanded to about a 12 inches.

Any ideas on what this is and if it can be fixed? I am a newbie and will probably need to call a tech person to repair but want to have some knowledge so i don't get totally ripped off.

HL-S5087W samsung DLP TV is only 6 years old, has never been moved. Please help.

Hi,

This is something related with the DLP Chip, you need to replace it or replace the DMD Board or the whole light engine system. A lot of technicians what usually do is to change the whole light engine and it might cost you about $500-700 USD for just the part. But most likely you just need to change the DLP Chip and you can get that directly from Samsung (they sale the spare part since they know this part has issues):

Part # 4719-001969:
http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Pa ... l=HLS5087W

Just make sure you are ordering the right item since apparently your TV has 2 versions of this part

Part # 4719-001999 (discontinued)
http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Pa ... l=HLS5087W

If you want to get a good tech, go to www.tvrepairpros.com and input your zip code, it will give you all the available certified technicians by NESDA. Give them a call to get quotation on installation of the DLP Chip.

Hope this info works for you!!

Thanks BYO:

I am, unfortunately, a newbie and not skilled at this electronic stuff. I have the name of the local repair shop from the link you listed.

How will i know if it is only the chip and not the whole board? For $500-$700 just for the part plus the labor charges, I probably should just buy a new tv.

Thanks for your help. I do wish i could do this myself but I have NO clue. I am attempting to NOT get ripped off cause I am not informed.