I moved my TV today because we're rearranging furniture. When I got it in place, the upper right corner of the picture is purple. It did this one time before but I moved it and it went away again. This time I can't get it to go away. How do I fix it?
2006-08-13 12:52:36 · 17 answers · asked by Tim R 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
This discoloration is caused by a magnetic field generated by something near that corner of the screen. It could be you placed a speaker, or other electronic device with a power supply near that corner. Try moving the magnetic object away from the TV. Next, find a powerful magnet (got one on the fridge?) then do this>
1. place the magnet 8" from the center of the screen with the TV off. Then turn it on and at the same time move the magnet in a circular motion making gradually larger circles as you step back from the TV about 6 to 8 feet. set the magnet down away from the TV then do this>
2. Now turn off the TV. and walk towards it making gradually larger circles until your again 8" (inches) from the screen, at this point your circles should be as big as the screen. Then do this>
3. Draw the magnet in a circular motion gradually coming to the center, then step back slowly while making your circles larger until your again 6 to 8 feet from the TV. Put the magnet down away from the TV and go turn it on. Walla, fresh colorful new picture.
This process is called Magnetic Degaussing. If this process dose not work for you, try asking your local Radio Shack for a degausser. They use to carry a powerful one that works off household current.
2006-08-13 13:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by wernerslave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 23:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earths magnetic field affects the purity of the screen , if it was ok until you repositioned the set then this is the case, however most CTVs have automatic degauss circuit which operates every time the set is switched on from cold ! The impurity will eventually correct itself after the auto degauss has operated a few times ! NB, cleaning the dust off the degauss coils till you are blue in the face will have no effect whatever !!! Of course you will fix it by moving the TV back to where it was before the pic went impure .To test the earths magnetic field theory just try turning the set to face in diff directions , you will see that I was not kidding ! .
2006-08-16 01:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by Realist 2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reviewed the answers and was amused at the drill near the screen,. I believe he is on to something there. I like people who can think of common sense ways to resolve a problem lol. De-gausing your magnetized area of the screen is good but to go further you may need to just do a spring cleaning of the tube core inside the TV. Have an experienced person remove the back and hit it with compressed air can to clean the coils on the back of the tube. remember a few thousand volts is only inches way. The capacitor is still retains a charge.
2006-08-13 18:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by john f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that your speakers are magnetically-shielded. If not, that's your problem. If they are though, use a magnet like someone else said. Turn the magnet over in front of the tv, then pull it away quickly. That should erase the burned spot.
2006-08-13 22:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by P Wee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK Now dont laugh at this, because it works.. Take something like an elect drill. turn it on and keep it about 1/2 off the screen and move it all around.. Its call degazind the screen..I've done it quite often for people, No I'm not comming there, you do it.. Your friend from Tennessee...ROB
2006-08-13 13:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing your TV has been near either a speaker or some other source of magnetism once too often.
You're going to need a deguaser, buddy. I won't go into detail; you'll find out about what they do when you find one. Radio Shack is one place you can find them.
2006-08-13 12:56:46 · answer #7 · answered by stephen d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be a "DeGauss" setting that will restore the color. It seems it may have come in contact with a "magnet" perhaps from stereo speakers or something like that.
2006-08-13 12:59:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new one or very carefully run a magnet about 3 inches from the spot.a magnet was probably the cause of the spot so be careful
2006-08-13 12:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have speakers or any type of magnets close to the tv move them away from the tv set
2006-08-13 13:02:01 · answer #10 · answered by cheryl p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋