Cheers Dave
I have tried pressure on the screen and tabs etc nothing, it doesnt effect the fault whatsoever.
Oh an to add the tv still faults with the t-con disconnected.
I am more inclinded to think its a power fault...the reason is that when the tv fails it stays on for about 1minute and then shuts down and restarts instantly after restarting the screen flashes on/off then the relays on the psu start screaming and clicking the tv shuts down again and goes into like a cycle mode I have seen with 17pw boards on numerous occasions.
I have got a spare set of the cold side caps so going to give it a go...nothing ventured and all that
Will post again if it cures it