Samsung TV does not turn on, what to do?

There’s nothing worse than getting ready for a fun movie night, only to realize your Samsung TV won’t turn on. If it worked perfectly before and showed no problems, what happened? And most importantly, what should you do?

Fortunately, that doesn’t mean your TV is broken. Often this problem can be solved in a couple of minutes. In this article, we will show you how to fix a Samsung TV that won’t turn on.

What to do if the Samsung TV does not turn on

Before moving on to troubleshooting your TV, we need to determine if it is receiving power or not.

1. Check the power, is the power light on?
2. The light is on, the TV is connected to the power but you see a black screen? Check which video input your Samsung TV is currently on that won’t turn on.
3. The light is on but your Samsung TV does not turn on via the remote control? Check that the batteries are not exhausted.
4. Try turning on the TV using the button on the TV.
5. Contact Samsung support.

What to do if the Samsung TV remote control does not work?

Troubleshooting if Samsung TV won’t turn on

Modern TVs are much more complex than they used to be. This means that the problem could be anything from the remote to the cable. Therefore, before you panic, check if the remote is charged and if your Samsung TV is connected to a power source. We know it may sound silly, but sometimes people forget these simple things.

If not, you should focus on the standby light. We need to check that the light is on, off or flashing. We recommend that you use it as a guide.

Situation 1: The standby light is on

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

Therefore, try turning on your Samsung TV by pressing the power button on the TV itself. Hopefully it turns on, confirming that TV wasn’t the problem. Now you can move on to troubleshooting the remote.

The remote control may need to be reset. Remove the batteries, then press the power button and hold it down for about 30 seconds. After that, you can re-insert the batteries and try to turn on the TV using the remote control. If it still doesn’t work, it may need new batteries.

On the other hand, if you are unable to turn on your Samsung TV by pressing the power button, you may need to contact the Samsung Support Center. We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible. If you are not a pro, you may be doing more harm than good trying to fix it yourself.

Situation 2: The standby indicator is off

When the standby light is off, it could mean two things. Either your Samsung TV is not powered or it is already on. As you know, when you are watching something on your Samsung TV, the standby light goes out. Therefore, it could mean that your TV is on, but the screen is black and you can’t see anything.

To see if your TV is on, you can press any button on the TV, except the power button. If something appears on the screen, it means that the TV is already on. However, there could be various reasons why it is not working properly. To find out what you can do, go ahead and read the next section on the black screen.

On the other hand, if your Samsung TV doesn’t react when you press a button, it may have power issues. Unplug it from a power source and check if the power source is working. You can try any other device, such as a lamp or phone charger. If the power source is okay, you can reconnect the TV after 30 seconds.

Many people found it useful and their Samsung TV started working as if nothing had happened. However, if the TV does not turn on or starts flashing, you need to contact the Service Center.

The TV is on, but the 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 may be the problem and not your TV. First, check the HDMI cable. Maybe it’s not connected properly or it may be broken.

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

Situation 3: The standby light is blinking

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

If that doesn’t help, check surge protectors if you’re using them. People tend to forget about this and can wear out over time. Perhaps they are no longer able to supply enough voltage for your TV. The good thing is that they are not very expensive and you can easily replace them.

However, if this is not a problem, you should contact the Samsung Service Center. A flashing light indicates a problem with the power supply or with some internal component of the TV. Again, it is too risky to try to fix it yourself, and it would be better to entrust it to a professional.

If your Samsung TV does not turn on, ask on the net

You can find a lot of information on the internet, and there are many people who claim that they have repaired their Samsung TVs. However, keep in mind that there are many different Samsung TVs and what worked for one type won’t necessarily work for all.

That’s why we always recommend that you contact the Help Center instead of trying every possible solution. Of course, you can run the troubleshooter yourself and try some basic fixes. However, if the problem persists, it is best to seek professional help.

When you contact the Help Center, they will be able to provide you with more accurate answers.

Good luck!

We hope you found this article helpful and that you were able to fix your TV. As you can see, many problems are not related to your Samsung TV but to external devices and power sources. The most important thing is to stay calm, you will be able to solve any problem.