Hi, just bought a sony MFM-HT75w anti-reflective hd lcd tv. I really like it and haveno dead pixels but there is some backlight bleeding in the corners. I've read that you may be able to fix this by dragging some of the liquid crystal into the "lighter" areas. Does anyone know if the bleeding is caused by the backlight being uneven or if it a problem with the LCD? I have 14 days to exchange it at circuit city.

well, I'm not sure how you would drag liquid crystals anywhere but did the demo unit in the store have the same issues? I'm pretty sure its a backlight issue, I'd just take it back and get it replaced....even if you plan to strip it ;-)

I am going to check the demo unit today. It's hard to see except when the room is dark. I think I will try to get it replaced just in case it doesn't take to sripping and I have a new desktop monitor.

How do they suggest this is done? Has it ever been done? Better yet, where did you read this ?

Thanks,
Mark.

http://www.glitchnyc.com/static/technology...ts/index.phblox

Down the page a little, kind of ambiguous:
Finally, if you're one of the unlucky few to get monitors with dead pixels or backlight "bleeding", don't despair. These anomalies are a normal part of the manufacturing process and Dell is quickly replacing defective monitors. Just call them if you have an issue, and be sure to keep your shipping packaging, as some people have reported pixels dying during or after the first few days of use.

If you've got a display with strange color problems and "blotches" and are ready to send the monitor back, try gently taking a paper towel and dragging the LCD "gel" that makes up the screen into the thin spots. You may find that you can salvage the monitor yourself and save the hassle!

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread/t-80748.html

It can be a problem; especially with dell lcds you can try the following to improve (reduce) the amount of leakage. Get a soft cloth that will not damage your screen and press lightly around the area’s that are leaking, in the middle and around the edges of the leaks. NOT HARD, use some common sense. Do this in the dark where you can see the backlight leaks the best. Start lightly and increase the pressure a bit if no effect changing the area you pressed each time. You should be able to see a change and will find a pattern or a feeling what is helping and what is not. Use common sense to dictate how hard you press as well. It should not be that hard at all.

here someone mentions uneven pressure on the display as the culprit:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cf...hreadid=1735051

Perfect . My projection display is starting to show some bleeding. I'll probably give this a try.

Thanks,
Mark.