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Elevate your entertainment with Sony"s KDF-42WE655 Grand WEGA™ Integrated LCD Rear Projection High Definition Television. Featuring a beautiful 16:9 aspect ratio and high definition integrated television display, the KDF-42WE655 produces stunning picture quality. A few of its bells and whistles include an ATSC Integrated Tuner, a CableCARD™ Slot, a 30 Watt S-Master Digital Amplifier and CineMotion™ Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology. Visually, the set is beautiful with its slim tabletop design that is sure to compliment any decor. You can even impress friends and family by viewing your family photos onscreen while listening to MP3 audio with its built-in Enhanced Memory Stick® Media slot.

In theory, blowing air over the LCD panels and other internal parts could move some dust. In addition, the glass on the projection lens can be cleaned with lens paper and solution. Aerosol (canned) air is not recommended, as it can come out very cold and/or spray moisture, so extreme care should be exercised when using it (do this at your own risk). More thorough cleaning can be accomplished by further disassembling the optical, as described below.

Optical block disassemblyThe method described below requires even more care and patience, particularly the points where the LCD ribbon cables and the light path filters are removed. However, it will allow much more thorough cleaning of the internal parts, as it enables direct access to the filters and LCD panels.Note that Paul Patience has created another web site (Sony LCD Projection TV Cleaning Instructions) that describes this process on a KF-42WE620. It includes instructions and photos on accessing and cleaning the individual LCD panels, prism faces, and filters inside the optical block. Also note that, on the KF-42WE620 (and perhaps all 2003 Grand WEGA or "WE" models), the locations of the blue and red LCD panels are swapped relative to the KDF-55WF655 (and perhaps all 2004 Grand WEGA or "WF" models).Remove the centrifugal lamp cooling fan. It is held by 3 silver-colored screws, as indicated in the photo below.

The following photos show the optical block with the lamp fan, lamp fan mounting plate, LCD panel cover, wedge-shaped piece, and projection lamp removed (note the that the blue and red LCD panel positions are reversed on some models):

Next, remove the portion of the optical block that contains the LCD panels, prism, and projection lens. It is held by four silver-colored and four black screws, as indicated in the photo below. Pull this unit off the rest of the optical block, while carefully monitoring the ribbon cables to make sure they do not get caught. Note that the clear dome on the projection lens appears to be made out of plastic.

The following photo shows the gaps between the LCD panels and the prism through which it is possible to clean the surfaces. DO NOT attempt to unscrew the LCD panels from the prism faces, or you will likely lose your convergence upon re-installation:

Do you have a consumer advocate that this can be forwarded to? We have been dealing with Sony corporation since 11/24/09 regarding a Sony Bravia 55 inch LCD TV that is defective (the display panel went out on it) and was only approximately six weeks old at the time of the issue. We have been given the runaround since then, and now all we are being offered is a refurbished unit. We feel that the item is defective and they should replace it. Their attitude is, "This is all we are offering, take it or leave it." Is there anyone who can help us take on the big boys? Considering the unit was only six weeks old (from 10/11/09 - 11/24/09) when the issue became evident, we don"t feel that asking for a brand new unit is unreasonable. The repair part was ordered on 12/1. Multiple requests were made checking on the status of the order, and on 12/16, we were offered a refurbished unit. On 12/18, they ordered the refurbished unit, but it takes two weeks for it to even ship. We"ve been without the TV longer than we were able to enjoy it. Customer service reps in other countries, who either don’t understand or transfer you over and over until you give up, compound the issue. The only thing they seem to be able to do is apologize and offer understanding, no resolution, and you can never speak to a supervisor.

We purchased a Sony Grand WEGA (LCD Projection HDTV, KDF-42WE655) at Circuit City on 1/29/05 for approximately $2,000.00. The warranty was good for only 1 year (normal life span for TV is approximately 15-20 years depending on usage). The degenerative problem with this Sony TV is with the optical block/light engine which Sony has known about before and after our 2005 model was being distributed in local stores. Sony was well aware of this problem for several years and continued to sell this defective technology, committing massive consumer fraud. Repair for this problem costs between $1,100 -$1,500. Repairing would only be using the same refurbished parts, which once again means that between two and four years, the same problem will occur.

In 2006, I purchased an expensive ($2,000) high definition, large, flat screen TV (Sony KDF-E50A10 LCD rear projection). In 2008, a blue blob began to appear on the TV screen. I called Sony customer service asking for assistance with the picture quality on my TV. The TV has a large and growing blue blob on the screen. Sony initially suggested they knew nothing about the problem and referred me to one of their service vendors for diagnosis. The screen problem at the time was rather small and I elected to do nothing. As the problem grew, I called them again and this time, was told that the warranty had been extended because of the screen issue (a problem with the "optical block" component), but the warranty extension was now expired.

I purchased a Sony KDF60XS955 60" LCD rear projection TV in 2005, including the ridiculously-priced Sony stand. My total investment was well over $4,000. In the past several months, the TV picture is being overrun by blue dots and a blue haze that is quickly making the set unwatchable. I contacted Sony and that indicated that I have a problem with the optical block, but since the warranty was expired, there was nothing they could do. The repair cost is +/-$1,000 and the same problem will probably resurface even when fixed. Their only offer was for discounts on replacement TVs, all of which were substantially smaller. The discounted prices were also not that great, with cheaper prices available from some retailers.

My husband and I purchased a Sony Bravia 42" LCD television in June of 2008. About a week ago, the sound completely went out. Now we received sound on a very limited basis. I called Sony Service and talked with a really nice person who walked me through a few minor steps to see if this would help. Three seconds after I hung up the phone, the sound completely went out again. I immediately called back and this time, got a young man who more or less said, "Sorry, you"re SOL. There is nothing more we can do. Your warranty ran out less than six months ago and you will just have to pay to get it fixed." I told him that since the TV was only a year and a half old, it should not be having this kind of trouble. His response was, "Too Bad, So Sad."

In November of 2004, we purchased a 60" rear projection Sony Grand Wega LCD Projection HDTV (Model KDF-60XS955) at Best Buy in Framingham for $4187 (which included sales tax, delivery and a 4-year service contract). In the spring of 2007 (2 years after purchase), a blue haze with blue dots began to appear on the screen, causing significant deterioration of the picture quality. I called Best Buy about the problem, and they sent an authorized Sony repair serviceman who arrived with a new optical block (which is the equivalent of the picture tube of CRT, the guts of the television).

I decided to search the internet to see if others might be having this same problem and was amazed to discover numerous websites with hundreds of consumers complaining of blue blobs, red squiggles, yellow and green haze and other defects on the screens of their expensive Sony Wega Rear Projection LCD TVs. All of these sets were less than 5 years old. I learned that every Sony rear-projection model has been the subject of a warranty extension, a class-action lawsuit, or both. The first Sony customer service representative I contacted told me there was nothing they could do as my television was now out of warranty.

I purchased a KDF-42WE655 Grand Wega television in January of 2005 for $2,400 that now has the well-documented failure of the optical block. A blue haze and horizontal streaks radiate from the lower left-hand portion of the screen, which impairs viewing. The internet is filled with postings from fellow consumers reporting the same condition and sadly, their stories end with the same customer service treatment I received. It took several minutes of my time and persistence until I reached a fourth customer service employee, who, after much prodding, offered to sell me another television for ~$1,000 or receive a $400 credit towards a $1,200 repair (I called an authorized Sony repair outlet for that estimate).

My four-year old $2,600 Sony LCD/HD TV has started turning to a blue haze on the screen. I have made contact with the service department via email and telephone and have been told that even though this is a known factory defect, I will still have to pay for repair and parts, estimated around $1,200. There are several pending class action lawsuits around the country, unfortunately not in my state, and Sony still is not making good on their defective part. A refurbished part cost nearly $800 and is only warranted for 6 months. I find this kind of support for an expensive TV totally unacceptable. This TV, a KDF-42WE655, has been run only about 10,000 hours of its estimated 60,000 hours of projected life span, so I am very disappointed in the durability of this TV. I have even offered to do the repair work myself, just send me a replacement part and they have refused. My advice is to not purchase Sony equipment any more. I sure won"t!

We lost home and contents in the May 2008 Parkersburg/New Hartford, Iowa tornado. While the home was being rebuilt, we lived with relatives, at motels and rental properties. I purchased a Sony Bravia 32" LCD TV from Best Buy on August 27, 2008. I did not use the TV immediately but probably registered it shortly after the purchase date. We were replacing our items in anticipation of the completion of the rebuilt home. On November 30 of this year, my Bravia started jumping and twice the screen went completely green with no picture for a few seconds. Then the bottom 3/4 of the picture was foggy with vertical lines running and jumping. I called Sony customer service on December 1 and they had me do several checks which did nothing to help the problem. Then, they asked me to have a technician check it which I did. He informed me that it was the display and would cost $500-$600 to repair. I called Sony back with the information and they told me sorry but since my warranty was out 12 months from the date of purchase, they could not help me with the repair. I would assume I ran this TV (which was in my bedroom) 13-1/2 months. With products like this, I will not purchase another Sony product.

I purchased a Sony Wega LCD 42" TV in June of 2005. It has a "blue blob or haze" on the screen caused by a defective light engine, also called an optical block. According to my research, Sony knew of this problem and still sold the Wega series in retail outlets. The consumer was never notified of this recall through USPS or email.There is also an issue with pink spots on the screen, which are caused by a dust problem.

I purchased a Sony Grand Wega model KDF-50WE655 on 09/02/05 for around $2,600 at Costco. It started having trouble with the picture and I called for service. On 03/23/09, I paid $95.00 for the tech to tell me that the blue LCD panel has gone out and the optical block needs to be replaced for an estimated $1,100.00. I was told by a Sony customer service that there was a recall and I missed it. Apparently, it was notified via the web. I am a senior and I do not have access to the web. The daughter is filing this complaint for me. I am now widowed and out of a TV. Sony graciously offered to sell me a new TV at a great discount. Obviously, there is a defect in this model"s parts. Do I have no recourse?