Samsung TV won't turn on: causes and solutions

Even the highest quality household appliances of world famous brands can fail. The reasons for this can be very different, and in order to eliminate a malfunction, it is necessary to be able to correctly diagnose a breakdown for one reason or another. We will tell you what to do if your Samsung TV breaks down in our article.

If your Samsung TV receiver stops working, check the symptoms of the problem as closely as possible. Of course, this can only be done if you already have experience in disassembling and assembling electronic equipment.

First of all, you should check all the wires that leave the TV - it is possible that they are frayed, twisted, or damaged by rodents and other pets. If some time ago the TV fell or was subjected to severe mechanical damage, you need to carefully inspect its case and screen for damage.

If, after switching on, the receiver emits singed smell, then, most likely, the malfunction is associated with burned-out internal board. If you have experience in repairing and assembling / disassembling television equipment, you can try to open the rear panel of the TV yourself and make sure its functionality.

If Samsung equipment does not start, or channels switch poorly and freeze, then the most likely cause of the problem is related to the failure of the operating system.

It is best to start diagnostics of failed parts from the outside, and finish - already directly inside the device.

Quite often, the TV receiver does not turn on if you connect it to the sockets from which the wires are disconnected or they are dangling in their place... In this case, you should cut off the flow of electricity in the house and carefully check all the working contacts, if necessary, repair them - after that, the TV can be reconnected to the outlet and see if its work has been restored.

If the receiver is new, then only modern euro sockets are suitable for it, otherwise, the legs of the plug will be thicker than the hole in the outdated sockets, and this can cause poor connection even if you can connect to the network.

Samsung equipment manufacturers are trying to fully protect large elements of their devices from mechanical damage., however, no one has yet managed to cope with this task by 100% - there is always a risk of breaking the body of a TV receiver. If the blow is especially strong, you can even damage the fragile microcircuit.

One of the most vulnerable elements of any LED receiver is monitor. If you notice cracks and broken pixels on it, then the equipment should be taken to a specialized service center for repair. Eliminating such a malfunction on your own is possible only when you have the skills to work with electronic equipment and are equipped with everything necessary for diagnosing and repairing tools.

One of the most common problems with modern Samsung technology is no picture if sound remains... In this case, you should check the monitor - it is possible that you are dealing with burned out LED bulbs. Most often, such a malfunction occurs in liquid crystal and plasma installations.

Be sure to inspect the backlight inverter - if the cause of the malfunction is in it, you will have to completely replace the liquid crystal matrix of the device.

The failure of the operating system is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• too much time passes between switching from one channel to another;
• The TV does not respond to commands coming from the remote control or does not do it the first time.

It is almost impossible to eliminate operating system breakdowns on your own., in this case, repairs can only be carried out by professional craftsmen.

During strong power surges in the network, the so-called TV filling may simply not withstand and burn out. Determining the source of such a problem visually is difficult, especially if you do not know where to look. Then the organs of smell will come to the rescue - in the overwhelming majority of cases, a problem of this kind is accompanied by a pungent smell of burning, which is absolutely no problem to feel, besides, something clicks inside the device.

Pay attention to any mechanical defects in wires, microcircuits and contacts. A sign of a malfunction will be traces of temperature effects, which can occur during overload.

Like the vast majority of other well-known brands, Samsung has implemented a special signal system, which express certain types of outages.

In a situation where the television receiver is connected to the electric current, but the indicator does not light up, the probable causes of breakdowns can be directly failure of the indicator and problems with the unit board. You will not be able to cope with such breakdowns on your own, in which case you will have to seek help from professionals.

Often the owners of Samsung TVs complain that the equipment does not work, while the indicator flashes all the time. This becomes a signal that the power module has turned on the protective mode as a result of the failure of the capacitors. They should be found and replaced with serviceable ones.

If the indicator blinks all the time green light but at the same time does not react in any way to the commands received from the remote control, then, most likely, the problem lies in the control board. Do not try to fix it yourself - this will only aggravate the situation.

Let us dwell in more detail on the ways to fix all breakdowns that can be done at home without contacting the service department.

Standby mode. In the Standby state, the TV receiver continues to function, although at this time its monitor remains completely inactive. In this case, focus on the panel LED - it will glow red in standby mode. To activate the TV, you just need to exit standby mode - for this, the power button on the remote control is pressed.

If it starts to work, therefore, the cause of the breakdown should be looked for in the outlet and cables. You can fix them without even having the skills to work with electronic equipment. Before these manipulations, do not forget to first de-energize the living space.

Active AV, HDMI or wireless connection. It is possible that the TV display is configured to mirror the interface of a mobile gadget or a personal computer, so the option to launch a traditional TV is currently unavailable. In this case, you should disconnect all connected devices and switch the system to watch TV.

Bad signal. Sometimes a black screen is the result of bad weather, especially during a thunderstorm, snowstorm, or when the external antenna is faulty. Sometimes a couple of hours is enough until the signal quality improves on its own without any outside interference. If this does not happen, then it is worth considering buying a new antenna.

It may seem funny, but sometimes the problem of a non-working TV can be easily solved if change the batteries in the remote control. If the TV takes too long to turn on, then usually replacing the battery is the first and most elementary step in troubleshooting such problems. In this case, it is important pay attention to the equipment indicator, which will light up in a different color when you press any button.

Another effective way to check the operation of the device and make sure that the cause of the breakdown is directly related to the remote control is press the navigation buttons, which are located on the side or bottom of the case... If the receiver responds to such a press, the problem is 100% related to the remote control.

The average owner of a Samsung TV is able to independently detect and successfully eliminate only minor breakdowns that do not require opening the case and working with the electronic unit of TV equipment. It should be borne in mind that with any independent attempt to "reanimate" the motherboard, power supply and other important parts of the TV, you can completely ruin the equipment, and then the only way out is to buy new equipment.

To avoid additional difficulties and the accompanying waste of funds, it is better to seek help from professionals - this should be done in all the cases listed below.

1. The screen of the Samsung TV receiver does not respond to commands from the remote control, the TV does not respond to pressing buttons on the side / front panel, while all the wires are intact, and the sockets are functioning properly.
2. The display does not respond to pressing absolutely any keys, while the power indicator continues to blink green spontaneously. This clearly indicates a breakdown of the electronic board in the TV.
3. The indicator lights up green for a long time, and then red, while it turns off and on for a long time. This directly indicates a problem with the power supply system. Typically, a repair representative will change the electrical adapter.

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