Samsung DLP White dots on screen

My 46 inch DLP  has a growing number of small white dots on the screen of my two year old Samsung ,any ideas on what is wrong and how much to fix?

Hey mongo3772,
There are a number of different problems that you could be experiencing, including a potentially defective digital micomirror device (DMD).  Unfortunately, the only way to determine if a part is actually failing would be to contact a factory-authorized service center. Before giving anyone a call, however, I’d strongly recommend visiting Samsung’s troubleshooting support website:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/troubleshootingGuidesMain.do
You’ll need to have the model number for your TV handy when you visit the site, but you may be able to find a quick-fix for your TV that doesn’t involve a repair technician!
Hope this helps you out!
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