Television Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems
The first step towards a working Television is identifying the problem. Select one of our preferred guides below to diagnose and solve Television common issues.
TV Has Sound But No Picture
Will your TV play sound, but no picture? Is your television a black screen? Follow these fixes and get streaming again.
Lines On TV Screen
Your TV is displaying vertical or horizontal lines across the screen. What is going on? How do we figure it out? Here are some causes and solutions to try. Let's go forward!
TV Will Not Turn On
Your TV is not responding when you try to turn it on. It may show a red or other colored light and nothing else. It may have a blinking light. It might have no light showing at all. Where do you start to try and get it working again? We will walk through the causes and solutions, and what to try first. It isn't as hard as you might think!
TV Has No Sound
You have picture, but no sound. Your TV has become silent. Let's start with the simple, and move to the more complicated. Modern TVs have many settings, and it's very easy for you or the TV to lose track.
CRT Repair: Risks and Safety
Although Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) are becoming increasingly rare as they wear out or are broken or just disposed of, they can still be encountered in older devices. This page will give you an insight into the risks of working on CRTs and some tips on safe disposal. CRTs have a couple "cascading" hazards and they can be LETHAL. So watch your step and take care.
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Why does everything have a blue tint?
LG Television
I have horizontal lines on part of my TV screen.
Sony Television
The sound is working but The screen is black.
TCL Television
Top half of screen darkened
Samsung Television
Can't turn on my TV.
Samsung Television
Panasonic lcd tv Red light blinking problem
Panasonic Television