Black Stripe in the middle of the screen

[Airboy_a380]

Hello everyone. My 5 year old Sony Bravia, Just has a black stripe in the middle of the screen! So annoying! Thought a Sony TV would last a lifetime! So disappointed! My parents have old LED Samsung 10 years old working perfectly! Shame on you Sony!  The photo uploaded the wrong way but you can clearly see the black mark! 

 

[rooobb]

https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/tv/samsung-tv-black-line-down-centre/td-p/1379139

it may happen unfortunately

[Airboy_a380]

So no repair or anything? Just buy a new one right? 

[rooobb]

You should make a call to the technical support to verify the actual problem and if it can be repaired or not. And the cost if you don't have an extended warranty.

[Airboy_a380]

Thanks but I don’t have extended warranty. And a repair will prob cost more than a brand new TV. 

[rooobb]

I'm sorry but you are right. It is better to look for a brand new tv than trying to repair it.