Sony Wega Has Purple Spot on Screen - Would Degaussing Fix It?

[wingzrow]

About to throw away my wega since it developed a big purple spot on the upper right. Is it possible to fix this? A friend suggested I buy a degaussing rod but i've never used or bought one before. What's your take on this problem?

[Joshie]

These usually form from being around a magnetic source (like a speaker)

A degaussing rod is a possible fix.

[wingzrow]

Well i'm willing to give it a try then. Does anyone recommend a certin brand of degaussing rod or a site where I can buy one? Ebay would be best.

Was thinking of picking this one up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Handy-TV-CRT-Picture-Tube-Coil-Repair-Screen-Degausser_W0QQitemZ330384772853QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4cec778ef5

[jb143]

I've also heard of people having luck using an electric drill(AC, not DC) or anything similar with an AC motor or coil. A degaussing coil doesn't automatically do the job for you in either case though. You have to know how to do it for it to work right.

And TV's usually have a degaussing coil built in that activates when you turn the TV on. So many times these problems will work themselfs out after a while. I had one that did the same thing and it was fine after a few days. Every time I turned it on it was a little better.

Also, have you recently moved the TV around? That can sometimes cause the colors. That's what caused mine to mess up.

[wingzrow]

Well it's fine now but a new problem came up. It only has Composite >_<

Off to craig's list I go to find one with component and S-video I guess...