I was wondering if anyone has any advice regarding a fault on a Philips 32PW8808 CRT, this is about 8 years old now and I realise a professional repair may be more than the working value. 


One day, the IR range just suddenly dropped to less than 1 metre. I've tried a universal remote and an MCE remote, both have the same range of less than 1 metre, so I think it's the IR receiver in the TV. 


The TV seems to have 4 sensors, 2 on either side of the green/yellow indcator LED, but only the left 2 sensors have any effect, and only work if the remote is closer than 1 metre.


I've been into the SAM mode and reset the factory defaults, no change.


Does anyone have any advice on repairs? Thanks.