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Why are there white spots on my Bravia TV?

As an owner of a Sony Bravia TV, I was recently frustrated by the appearance of white spots on my screen. After doing some research and testing, I’m here to share what I’ve discovered about this issue and the solutions I found.

In this blog post, I’ll be exploring why there are white spots on Sony Bravia TVs, what causes them, and some easy fixes that I’ve tried and tested. Hopefully, this post can help others who are experiencing similar issues.

Common causes of white spots on Bravia TVs are a fallen reflector inside the TV, a damaged processor, dead pixels, or because you need to turn on local dimming.

It is not uncommon for Bravia TVs to have bright patches on parts of the screen. This is usually because a feature called local dimming is turned off. To fix this, you need to go into the settings and turn on local dimming.

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White spots on Sony Bravia TVs can have various causes, including a fallen reflector, a damaged processor, dead pixels, or a need to turn on local dimming.
For a fallen reflector, it’s best to hire a professional as it requires disassembling the TV.
To fix a damaged processor, reduce backlight and brightness settings, and turn off auto-adjustments.
To revive a dead pixel, press a microfiber cloth gently on the affected area, and turn on the TV’s power supply.
Always check the warranty before attempting to fix a Bravia TV.

Why are there white spots on my Bravia TV?

Below are likely reasons why your Bravia TV has white spots.

Fallen reflector

It might be the case that there is a fallen reflector inside the TV. A reflector is a lens inside the TV panel that sits in front of the LED backlight and amplifies the light on the screen. It might be the case that this happened to your Bravia TV. This would be more likely if only one area has a white patch.

Damaged processor

The second cause of white spots on a Bravia smart TV screen is a damaged processor, which may occur because of an overheating issue. An electrical surge can damage the processor, and a lack of cooling around the television can cause the problem, too.

Dead pixels

The third reason white spots may occur on your Bravia TV is a dead pixel or series of dead pixels. Sometimes pixels get stuck in a particular state and no longer respond to commands sent to them by the television’s processor.

Sometimes, modifying the settings on the television can fix the issue. In other cases, a professional’s help might be the only way to eliminate the white dots.

Dealing with a Fallen Reflector on a Bravia TV

A fallen reflector on a Bravia television is a job best handled by a professional because fixing the tv on your own may void the warranty. To fix a fallen reflector on a Bravia TV, the work involves taking the television apart and readjusting the fallen reflector. 

The process involves disassembling the entire rear of the television, disconnecting the speakers, taking the circuit board out of its place, and readjusting the reflector to secure it with glue.

A television repair professional can perform this quickly, and paying them to fix the television generally costs less than buying a new tv.

Dealing with a Damaged Processor on a Bravia TV

A damaged processor that causes white dots on your Bravia TV is repairable. However, it may need replacement if the damage is too severe, and modifying the settings doesn’t help eliminate the appearance of the dots. You’ll want to have your remote and access to the television’s settings to make the white dots disappear.

Here are the settings you’ll need to change to make the white dots disappear.

1. Reduce the backlight setting as low as possible.
2. Reduce the television’s brightness to the lowest acceptable level.
3. Turn off auto-adjustments that change the brightness of the television.
4. Make all settings on the television manual, so none of the settings change.

Reducing the television’s brightness – both the backlight and the overall brightness – can reduce the appearance of the white dots on your Bravia television.

Unfortunately, if the white dots are still visible after you modify the settings, you might need to replace the entire processor, which is a complicated endeavor most often performed by an expert.

Dealing with damaged pixels on your Bravia TV

Over time, small white dots may appear on your Bravia TV which aren’t as large as those you might see because of a damaged processor or a fallen reflector. When it’s a tiny white dot that won’t disappear, the problem could be a dead or malfunctioning pixel.

While it is not possible to fix a completely dead pixel, sometimes they can be revived after starting to malfunction.

In order to revive dead pixels, try doing the following:

1. Take a microfiber cloth and press it gently on the area of the dead pixel.
2. Make sure the television is off before placing the fabric on the TV.
3. After pressing gently, turn on the power supply to the TV and see if the problem corrects itself. 

If pressing the pixel gently doesn’t work, some television owners may swipe downward on the television with their cloth to fix the problem.

Unfortunately, a pixel that doesn’t revive isn’t something that may be reasonably repaired on a television. 

Always check the warranty before trying to fix a Bravia TV

Bravia televisions come with warranties just like any other large electronic device, and many problems are covered under warranty for the first few years of ownership.

Bravia will send a repair person or persons out to your location and repair the television, even if it’s a significant repair.

In the event your television isn’t under warranty anymore, and you want to get the white dots on the TV repaired, you may want to call a local television repair professional.

White spots on a television are common, and fixing them may be a more affordable option than completely replacing the television.

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