Dark Bar near center of screen

[userbSGhsrW84U]

I have a 55" Model: UN55RU7200FXZA TV that was purchased 1.5 years ago. This TV has developed a dark vertical spot/bar about a foot wide. Yes this is out of warranty however, I have come to find that this is a common problem. This is sad. I really enjoyed my last samsung TV  and I really liked the picture on this one.  So what does Samsung recommend?  

 

[SamsungCaleb · Accepted solution]

I'm sorry to hear that, does this occur on all sources and during the picture test? If it does this will require service you have a couple of options based on your warranty. 

- If your unit was recently purchased, you can check with your retailer on their return/exchange processes.
- If you have an extended warranty you can reach out to them to have service set up. 
- If you're within the one year warranty, you can Private message me or one of our moderators with your full model and serial number to have service setup
- If you're OUT of warranty, you can use this link below to find a service center in your area. 

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/locations/

[userbSGhsrW84U]

Yes. My TV is now 1.5 years old and therefor out of warranty. However, last evening I turned it on and the screen never lit up. The TV is now totally useless. So, Today I will be replacing the TV with a new TV from either LG or Vizio. I will post a picture later. I am sorry. I really liked my Samsung TV but I am not in a position to have to buy a new tv every 18months.