Common TV Problems that Can Be Solved at Home

A TV is a high-end purchase, not just because you are spending a lot of money on it, but also because you will be watching it for a minimum of a couple of hours every day. However, televisions are incredibly fragile, and even if it does not appear so, your television might develop many issues over time. Some things you can fix yourself, while others require professional help. Here's a rundown of typical TV issues and how to solve them.

1. The power light is on, but the TV won't switch on

If your TV display is not switching on, even if the power light is on, you might want to give a cold reboot to your TV. You remove the power plug from the TV and wait for a couple of minutes before reconnecting the TV and switching it on. If the problem still persists, there might be a faulty electric connection at work. In that case, an electrician might be required or servicing your television. Both need an authorized professional to deal with the problem.

2. The TV's display is working, but there is no sound

If your Vizio tv has no sound, but the TV display is working all fine, you need to check your TV remote to verify whether your TV is on mute or the volume is just too low. If that is fine, you will have to check the cables of your sound system. You need to ensure that your speaker is not damaged. Unplug all the cables and then replug them. In the case of Bluetooth speakers, you might want to unpair all your devices from the speaker and then pair them again. Check if the sound is back now. Examine all cables to ensure they are appropriately attached. Check to see if any other channels are missing sound. If the sound has not come back yet, your TV's circuit board or speaker may malfunctioning.

3. The TV's sound is working, but there is no picture

An opposite case can also occur where your TV has sound, but no picture is on display. The most plausible reason is that the backlighting system of your TV might be damaged. Turn off the lights and show your flashlight at different angles on your TV display to check if your backlight is okay. See if there are any pictures on the screen. If there are faint images, then you know it is the backlight that is at fault, which may be rectified by an authorized serviceman who will replace the TV backlight inverter board or the broken capacitor. If the problem is not with your backlighting, then most probably, your TV display panel is damaged. If the display panel is required to be changed, repair expenses may be significant. In any case, an authorized repairman is needed. 

4. Lines have appeared on your TV display 

This could mean that either something has hit the TV display and broken the internal glass or there is some defect with your TV's display panel. You will need an authorized professional to look into the matter in either of these issues. 

5. TV is flickering

There could be multiple reasons why your TV is flickering. One could be with the problem of power supply. You need to check the power cable and make sure the connection is intact. This is common with LED televisions. Your television appears to be in good working order until one fine day, the picture starts to flicker, and the tv shuts down. When you switch it back on, the image returns to normal, but only for a short while before it happens again. This occurs because the main processor board uses the control line to tell the LED backlights to switch off. You might attempt the repair at home by shorting two pins with a jumper wire, but this is best handled by a professional. It is possible that you will need a new LED strip or processor board, both of which will be expensive.

6. Your TV display is stuck

If you are streaming anything online, the possible reason for your display getting frozen at one frame could be that your internet connection is poor. You can reboot your Wi-Fi equipment by simply switching it on/off. If the problem still persists, lack of storage could be another reason why your video is stuck. You can clear some space for the app to run smoothly. If the frame is still stuck, then your TV display is at fault. This will be handled only by professionals. You may be required to change the display or the processor board, which is expensive. 

7. The TV display has greyed out

Check whether the problem remains by turning off the TV and disconnecting any media devices connected to it. If it does not work, see if adjusting the image settings helps. Otherwise, perform a system reset. Many TV makers have their own techniques for doing so. If nothing else works, you know that it is an internal problem and most probably one of the inside connections is damaged. In this instance, you will require expert assistance.

8. The TV remote is not functioning on your TV

If your remote is connected via Bluetooth, try unpairing it and then pair it again. If it is a normal remote working on batteries, change the batteries and see if it is fine now. If the problem is still continuing, you may need to purchase a new remote, which is fortunately not that costly.

Conclusion 

The more advanced a television becomes, the more fragile it becomes, and faults can vary from minor color and brightness difficulties to serious processor blowouts. Accessing the settings menu or turning the television off and on may resolve the most frequent TV issues. If it appears to be a problem that can be resolved by adjusting the settings on the TV's menu, try it. Still, if it seems to be a hardware issue, we highly advise against attempting repairs at home and seeking professional help.