Interesting. Haven't had any problems with my XBR1, this lamp has been the only time I have touched it in four years. The problem is a green blob, and yellow lines, and I haven't noticed anything resembling that.

MD, I suspect yours is also an XBR1.

I looked up the class action lawsuit for the XBR1, and the settlement included extended service until June 2009. And naturally, it only covers the US.

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