How to Fix a Samsung TV That Won’t Turn On

There’s nothing worse than getting ready for a fun movie night, only to realize that your TV won’t turn on. If it functioned perfectly before, and there was no sign of any issue, what happened? And more importantly, what should you do?

Fortunately, it doesn’t mean that your TV is broken. Often this issue can be solved in a couple of minutes. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix a Samsung TV that’s not turning on.

Troubleshooting

Modern TVs are much more complex than they used to be. This means that the issue could be anything, from the remote control to the cable. Therefore, before you start panicking, check whether the remote is charged and whether your Samsung TV is plugged into a power source. We know it may sound silly, but people sometimes forget about such things.

If that’s not the case, you should focus on the standby light. We can ascertain a lot from whether the light is on, off, or flashing. We suggest you use that as a guide.

Situation 1: Standby Light Is On

If the standby light is on, that’s a good sign. When your Samsung TV is turned off, the standby light should still be on – if TV is plugged into a power source, of course. If the TV won’t turn on, the problem usually lies with your remote control.

Therefore, try to turn on your Samsung TV by pressing the Power button on the TV itself. Hopefully, it will turn on, confirming that your TV wasn’t the issue. You can now switch to troubleshooting your remote control.

You may need to reset your remote control. Remove the batteries and then press the Power button and hold it for about eight seconds. After that, you can put batteries back in and try to turn on your TV using the remote. If it’s still not working, maybe it needs new batteries.

On the other hand, if you can’t turn on your Samsung TV by pressing the Power button, you may need to contact the Samsung Support Center. We advise you to reach out as soon as possible. If you’re not a professional, you could do more harm than good by trying to fix it yourself.

Situation 2: Standby Light Is Off

When the standby light is off, it could mean two things. Either your Samsung TV doesn’t have power, or it’s already turned on. As you know, when you’re watching something on your Samsung TV, the standby light turns off. Therefore, it could mean that your TV is on, but the screen is black, and you can’t see anything.

To see whether your TV is on, you can press any button on your TV, except for the Power button. If anything appears on the screen, it means the TV’s already on. However, there may be various reasons why it doesn’t function properly. To find out what you can do, go ahead and read the next section about the black screen.

On the other hand, if your Samsung TV doesn’t react when you press any button, it may have some power issues. Unplug it from a power source and check whether the power source is working. You can try with any other device, like a lamp or your phone charger. If the power source is fine, you can plug your TV back in after 30 seconds.

Many people found this helpful, and that their Samsung TV started working as if nothing had happened. However, if your TV doesn’t turn on or if it starts flashing, you should contact the Support Center.

TV Is On, but Screen Is Black

Your power source is working, and your TV is on, but nothing is showing on the screen. In this case, the external source could be the problem and not your TV. First, check your HDMI cable. Maybe it’s not connected correctly or it might be broken.

Unplug the cable and plug it back in again after a couple of seconds. If nothing changes, consider replacing your HDMI cable.

Situation 3: Standby Light Is Flashing

Users know that this is the most frustrating situation. However, there are a couple of things you can do. First, try to unplug your TV. After 30 seconds, plug it back and try to turn it on without using the remote control.

If this doesn’t help, check your surge protectors if you’re using them. People tend to forget about them, and they can wear out with time. Maybe they’re not able to provide enough voltage for your TV anymore. The good thing is that they’re not very expensive and you can easily replace them.

However, if that’s not an issue, you should contact Samsung Support Center. A flashing light indicates either a problem with the power or with some internal component of your TV. Again, it’s too risky to try to fix it yourself, and it’d be better to leave it to a professional.

Don’t Experiment Too Much

You can find a lot of information on the Internet, and there are a lot of people who claim they’ve fixed their Samsung TVs. However, bear in mind that there are a lot of different Samsung TVs, and what worked for one type, won’t necessarily work for all of them.

That’s why we always suggest that you contact the Support Center instead of trying out every possible solution. Of course, it’s ok to do your own troubleshooting and to try out some basic fixes. However, if the issue persists, it’s better to ask for professional help.

When you reach out to the Support Center, they’ll be able to provide you with more accurate answers.

Good Luck!

We hope that you found this article useful and managed to fix your TV. As you can see, many issues aren’t related to your Samsung TV but to external devices and power sources. The most important thing is to stay calm. Then, you’ll be able to solve any problem.

Has this ever happened to you before? How did you solve the issue? Let us know in the comments section below.