Sometimes, after a hard day at work or study, you probably want to come home, make yourself a cup of delicious coffee or tea, and relax while watching your favorite movie, show, or sporting event on your Samsung TV. Or you might want to turn on your console and play your favorite online video game with friends. But what to do if there was an unfortunate accident and your Samsung TV stopped working properly?
Samsung is one of the world’s largest and most popular TV manufacturers. But even giants like Samsung can make mistakes due to the large number of products they produce. And devices such as Samsung TVs may not work as they should.
So let’s take a closer look at how to fix your Samsung TV when it’s not turning on.
Possible easy solutions to fix Samsung TV isn’t turning on
If your Samsung TV isn’t turning on, it still doesn’t mean it’s broken. This problem can often be solved in a couple of minutes.
You should understand that your TV is a complex set of mechanisms, and the cause of failure can be anything. But first, you should check the simplest things.
So, check the remote control of your TV. It should be charged and working properly. It is also worth checking that your TV is plugged in. You may have unplugged it at night and forgotten to plug it back into the outlet.
You should also pay attention to the standby light. There is much to be determined by whether the indicator is on, off, or blinking. I recommend you use this as a guideline.
How to fix your Samsung TV if the standby light is on
If the standby light is on, this is a good sign. The standby light should be on when the Samsung TV is off, but only if the TV is connected to a power source. If the TV does not turn on, the problem is usually with the remote control. In that case, try turning on your Samsung TV by pressing the Power button on your TV. Hopefully, it will turn on, confirming that the problem is not with the TV. Now you can move on to troubleshooting the remote control.
The remote control may need to be reset. Remove the batteries, then press and hold the “Power” button for about eight seconds. After that, you can put the batteries back in and try to turn on the TV with the remote. If it still doesn’t work, it probably needs new batteries.
If replacing the batteries doesn’t help, the problem is probably with your TV, and you are more likely to need professional help. I recommend you contact Samsung Technical Support Center as soon as possible to prevent the problem from worsening.
How to fix your Samsung TV if the standby light is off
If the standby light is not on, there could be two reasons. Either the Samsung TV has no power, or it is already on. The standby light turns off when you watch something on your Samsung TV. So it could mean that the TV is on, but the screen is black, and nothing is showing.
If you want to check if the TV is on, you can press any button on the TV except the “Power” button. If something appears on the screen, then the TV is already on. On the other hand, if your Samsung TV doesn’t respond to buttons, it may have a power problem. Unplug it from the power source and check if the power supply is working. You can try using any other device, such as a lamp or a phone charger. If there is nothing wrong with the power source, you can plug the TV back in after 30 seconds.
If it doesn’t help, I recommend you contact the Samsung Technical Support Center.
What to do if the Samsung TV is on and the screen is black
If your power source works, the TV is on, but nothing appears on the screen. In this case, the problem may be with the external source, not the TV. First of all, check the HDMI cable. It may not be connected properly, or it may be broken.
Try disconnecting the cable and reconnecting it after a couple of seconds. If nothing changes, consider replacing the HDMI cable.
How to fix your Samsung TV if the standby light is blinking
If the standby light is blinking on your Samsung TV, you can try to unplug it and plug it back in after 30 seconds. Turn it on without using the remote control.
If this doesn’t help, you can check your surge protectors. They may no longer be able to provide enough voltage for your TV. The good thing is that they are not very expensive, and you can easily replace them.
If it doesn’t help, I recommend you contact the Samsung Technical Support Center.
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How do voltage surges affect the Samsung TV?
The surge protection has kicked in if the Samsung TV turns off and doesn’t turn on for several minutes. The electronic unit will likely fail if the device doesn’t turn on after 10-20 minutes.
To minimize the risk of burning the TV elements, connect it to the network through a voltage relay, stabilizer, or surge protector.
Power surges are especially harmful to the TV in standby mode. In this case, there is an increased risk of burnout of the power supply, electronic board, fuses, and other components and systems. When using this mode, it is also essential to connect the TV to the network through the stabilizer or filter.
