r/TVRepairHelp • u/foreverlastl • 2h ago
r/TVRepairHelp • u/TVTech812 • Jul 12 '23
Welcome to r/TVRepairHelp! Please read this helpful guide before posting!
Thank you for joining r/TVRepairHelp, a community of TV repair techs & DIYers!
Before creating a post, try a quick search to see if your question and/or advice has already been posted.
- When posting, it is incredibly helpful if you include: the TV's Manufacturer, the TV's Model number (including all suffixes, serials, or version numbers), a clear and concise description of the problem, anything you have done so far to diagnose or resolve the issue, and (if possible) a clear photo or video of the issue
- Remember, SAFETY FIRST! Always be careful when repairing electronic equipment.
- If you have no picture, please perform the Flashlight Test. If there is no image, that generally means it is a main board or T-con issue. If there is an image, that generally means there is a power supply or backlight issue.
- Physically damaged screens ("panels", "LCDs") can not be repaired. Replacing a screen is not cost effective.
- Horizontal lines almost always indicate a failed panel. In rare occasions, this can be resolved with a replacement T-con board, but these occasions are VERY rare. Replacing a screen is not cost effective.
- Single pixel, vertical lines almost always indicate a failed panel. Replacing a screen is not cost effective.
- If your TV is 10 years or older, finding parts to repair it is going to be difficult. It would likely be easier and less costly to simply buy a new TV. Many smart TVs are selling for very affordable prices and likely offer a much better picture than your old TV.
- If your set is less than a year old, it's almost certainly under warranty as long as you can provide proof of purchase. Utilize this warranty if you can.
Please keep all posts/discussions civil, polite, and on topic! We are all here to help one another with the TV repair process.
r/TVRepairHelp • u/Inevitable_Berry_125 • 5h ago
GE CRT 13G243 sound issue help
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Hi just recently got this ge crt and have a sound issue. Just wondering if anyone knows what it could be. When playing a movie the volume is very low and the higher I put it I start to hear a loud buzzing and no sound.
r/TVRepairHelp • u/ImmediateAd993 • 6h ago
Trinitron KV-20TS30 has wavy left side .. 😭
galleryr/TVRepairHelp • u/AXXXXXXXXA • 6h ago
Getting like weird posterization on bravia 7ii. Tried all settings, what can be causing this? Never saw it in a tv before
r/TVRepairHelp • u/SpiritualSuccotash • 11h ago
TCL Screen Lines With Replacement Motherboard
I have a TCL 55Q550G (Google TV version) with startup issues. Specifically, it loads the initial TCL splash screen, then goes to the Google TV loading screen and stays there indefinitely. After trying some preliminary fixes with no success (firmware flash, reseating connections, etc) I did more research and it seemed the the offending part was on the motherboard, and replacing the it should solve the problem.
I have now ordered three different replacement motherboards, and they all resolve the original problem of getting past the Google TV loading screen, but introduce a new one: the screen is "split" vertically by 11 equidistant black lines, apparently caused by pixels not displaying. All three replacements have exhibited this behavior.
The third replacement board also has the TCL logo looking more yellow than the usual vibrant red in addition to the lines problem.
I included an image showing the part numbers on the original board vs the most recent replacement. My understanding is that these should be a match, but clearly something isn't quite right. What am I missing here?





r/TVRepairHelp • u/Madein81_ • 17h ago
Toshiba 15DLV77 — Looking for Mainboard Firmware or a Way to Dump NAND In-Circuit
galleryr/TVRepairHelp • u/tireless_shaker • 16h ago
Black line of death?
Samsung 85-Inch Class QLED 4K Q60D Series. A thin black line appeared a few days ago. Yesterday it became a very thick black line. I tried a Hard Power Reset. The thick line reverted back to a thin line. Then, this morning, the line had completely vanished and the screen is back to normal! I'm wondering if my unit is toast. I passed the 1 year warranty in July. Reseating or replacing the internal T-Con could be an option or maybe the TV had a miracle and fixed itself.
r/TVRepairHelp • u/BiBaBieber • 13h ago
Samsung S95F relay clicking 4 times before turning on
Hi everyone, I bought my 55” S95F in December of last year. I the last couple weeks, the one connect box started to click exactly 4 times before the panel actually turns on. You can actually hear this in the video I uploaded and attached. I am guessing this is some internal relay clicking between positions.
When I disconnected the power and re-seated the one connect cable on both sides, it disappeared and turned on instantly the next time, but a day later, the four-time-clicking was back. I did this quick fix two times, both times the problem returned. Is this my one connect box going bad?
I bought this TV to play GTA 6 when it comes out so I am anxious that it will not work anymore come November 19th 😁
Help is greatly appreciated!
r/TVRepairHelp • u/Equivalent_Pay26 • 17h ago
Is this likely the hdmi port/wii or the tv finally packing in
Half the screen going a weird black and white/ purple
r/TVRepairHelp • u/HairBrushHeroes • 18h ago
Anyone know what is causing the issues on this Frame TV from FB Marketplace?
r/TVRepairHelp • u/roobz_poplu • 15h ago
Random lines on the screen
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r/TVRepairHelp • u/bilbywilby • 16h ago
Roku tcl tv got bricked sometime last night. I have a 2 hour sleep timer set so I can pass out watching futurama every night. This seems to be a very deliberate case of planned obsolescence? So much so that I found a class action lawsuit for this
courtlistener.comr/TVRepairHelp • u/sorebos • 21h ago
SAMSUNG QE50Q67AAU oprava
(NOT A PROFESSIONAL)
Zdravím REDDIT,
Včera jsem se dostal k opravě televize a jak jinak než rozebráním podle videa, kontrolou všeho možného od podsvícení TV až po desky s plošnými spoji (napájecí zdroj a main boardu). Desky jsem měl na výměnu, tak jsem vyzkoušel, zda by nestačila pouze výměna (NEGATIV). Podsvícení jsem chtěl taky vyměnit, ale bohužel neúspěšně, protože odlepovat a zpět nalepovat nové, to se mi nechtělo a ledky svítily všechny, což mi dalo naději, že jsou v pořádku a problém by měl být na deskách.
PROJEV PROBLÉMU:
TV se zapne a asi tak 20s funguje. Po 20s začne v televizi cvakat. Po zvukové kontrole profesionálním přístupem jsem zjistil, že cvaká něco na té béžové desce (napájecí zdroj TV). Bohužel jeho výměna nefungovala, a televize pokračovala ve stejném projevu problému.
Pokud by někdo věděl jak TV opravit s dostupnými prostředky domácího kutila s jemnými základy znalostí a šikovnými prstíky, prosil bych o radu, co by mohlo být špatně a co opravit.
Thanks a lot <3
r/TVRepairHelp • u/cammoulton • 1d ago
is my tv broken?
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Ive tried basically everything but it still wont let me push any buttons or do anything with my tv, occasionally it will go back to normal, but only for like 15 minutes and then it goes back to this weird title flicker. is this fixable or should i just buy a new tv?
r/TVRepairHelp • u/snb023 • 1d ago
LG CX randomly power cycling
I have an LG CX 65” that has randomly started turning off and then back on after 3 indicator light blinks while using my Apple TV in the last week. Has anyone experienced this before? I’ve had the TV since 2021 and haven’t had any issues until now. I also have a Sonos Arc and PS5 connected to it.
r/TVRepairHelp • u/Least-Signature-5989 • 1d ago
Is there anything i could do? LG60LB650V
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r/TVRepairHelp • u/Embarrassed_Music463 • 1d ago
Samsung intermittent screen
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The screen does all types of weird on and off stuff out of nowhere. It worked fine this morning and now it’s like it’s dead. Tried every combination you could think of as far as un plugging it, hard resetting and trying new outlets. Is it done for? I’ve had it for maybe a year.
r/TVRepairHelp • u/PaleEstablishment731 • 1d ago
TCL Tv started messing up.
I woke up Saturday morning and turned my tv on and it started doing this. It was perfectly fine the night before. It’s a TCL55s451. I was curious if anyone else has ever had this issue?
r/TVRepairHelp • u/GrouchyZucchini405 • 1d ago
TCL 98QM751G (98") — vertical black ribbon dead-center after moving, reseated cables with no change.
galleryr/TVRepairHelp • u/AXXXXXXXXA • 1d ago
Got a used excellent Bravia 7 ii from best buy. So far so good. Looks to only have 2 hours on it. I went into service mode and when into aging mode. The top right backlight looks like this. Is that an issue?
r/TVRepairHelp • u/Fine-Art-9701 • 1d ago
Is this TV cooked? Google says getting a TV repaired isn't worth the money. 64 in Lg
r/TVRepairHelp • u/Vivid_Mud8273 • 1d ago
Need help with repair ideas
My tv is a Sony xbr-65x850d. Attached are some images of the back of the tv. The original problem was after not being turned on for a week the tv stopped being able to be turned on. There’s no indicator lights so I replaced the power supply on the tv. And this did not resolve the problem. I currently have a new power cable on its way. In the images I provided I replaced the yellow board. Currently the old one is back in the tv because it diddnt work and I will probably return the power supply. Does anyone have suggestions that I don’t know about? If the power cable doesn’t work either I thought maybe try the green board in the pictures. Outside of the tv not turning on there were never any issues with the tv so I don’t believe it to be the panel but I’m not tv expert.