My dad was an electrical engineer. You are really thorough! I got my TV from my aunt. I’m 54 soooo everyone including the TV is old now. I’m still getting black screen of death. Not a financial problem at $100 replacement so new side bedroom TV will be purchased. Thanks so much for your in depth info!
Amazing!!! I'm a 73 year old great grandmother. I followed your directions and voila!, It worked. You are wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
THANK YOU!!! This is the 4th isssue I’ve had with my Vizio. I’ve only had it 2 months. I am returning it this week. DO NOT BUY A VIZIO. And if you still can, just return it and get something else.
Your video is awesome and fixed my TV. The screen was lighting up, but no icons; it stayed black(ish) but the panel was 'gray'. I for the heck of it turned the volume up and down on the remote and it showed feedback on the screen... but then started working. Thanks for your help! Cheers- mike
Just tried it and it seems to have worked like a charm! I have a Vizio smart tv and it would turn on but not load the home page. First time in months I’ve been able to actually use my tv. Thanks!
Thanks, it worked . . . sort of. I have to push the ON/OFF button, on the TV, several times before it 'takes'. The small white light bar ( on the front of the TV) in the chrome trim, will come on for a second, then when I let go of the button it goes off and 'dies'. I have to press and hold it several time to get it to turn on. Plan to do more of the tests you recommend once it gets dark.
Thanks. I was looking for this subject a couple weeks, but no situation videos showed up. Now, months later, your video just popped into my feed. I just subscribed. I have just been unplugging and plugging it back in, since I have a 32" set.
My Vizio TV has Control Board problem. In particular, the two ICs under the heat sink have soldering problem. So far, using heat gun at the devices for 2-4 minutes seem to melt the bad solder joints and heal the problem. This process requires removing the back cover of the TV
I discovered the power plug that plugs into the back of the TV wasn't a tight fit when it was plugged in I took pliers and squeezed the connections in the plug and made them smaller causing the plug to fit tighter into the TV it worked for me hopefully it works for others as well
Excellent review, thank you very much for doing this! Question with my Vizio that is a black screen without image. I am wondering if the fact that the Power On LED light (on the front panel) does not come on is a factor in making the correct diagnosis? Otherwise, at this point in my diagnostic attempts, I am suspecting the T-con board. Appreciate any help and keep up the good work!
Exactly, as in they downloaded an upgrade which is crap. This is my third Vizio and this fun by far is the f****** worst-ever I want to go to my I have fire stick at can't get on in the local antenna is jacked customer service attempts to help but they f***** up
I had the flashing til out power light issue. My powerboard is integrated in the motherboard. I replaced the motherboard and still have the no pic fading power light problem. Could it be I purchased another bad motherboard?
The first option unplugging TV for 45 seconds and then pressing the power button does work, but only 1 time. I have to redo every time that I want to watch the TV. Any thoughts
Well that got the tv back on, but now neither the remote or the buttons on the back of the tv work. This vizio has been nothing but trouble since I got and Vizio's only answer is, It's out of warranty
I was watching my TV and the screen suddenly froze, then half the picture disappeared, and the screen stayed that way for a few seconds. I was able to turn it off and figured it just needed the usual unplug and wait 30 seconds cycle. But none of that worked. Whether I use the remote or power button on TV, the light comes on for about 5 seconds, fades out and then flashes a few times before stopping. Any suggestions for that?
Mine comes on, shows the logo, goes to a semi-black screen. Screen is black but u can tell it is on. Stays this way for about 2 minutes then shows a screen save photo and locks up. I have 2 new remotes and the original remote. Fresh batteries. Still no deal.
I have the same issue, just replaced the power supply but its still doing the same, sometimes the power light comes on and becomes dimmer until its off, sometimes it blinks for a while then turns off, no image, does this mean its irreparable?
For ~$25 you can buy a new power board and replace it. It's a simple fix and takes 15-20 min to do. You save $300-600. Seems like a waste to throw out a TV because of one bad board you can easily replace even not being a handyman type.
No such luck here, ran through your steps 4 times and still black screen. Th8s Vizio TV is only 1 & 1/2 years old and doesn't get used too often, I'll never purchase another Vizio television! Thank you for the diag tips, however.
How do I get back to my CZcams channels in subscriptions that should have not been removed I had surgery I can't search cuz it wants me to join gmail which I don't want to and it says enter my gmail address which I don't have one and I don't want one how do I watch my goddamn CZcams station not the pay stations the free ones without having this issue I'm very pissed it's been 2 days now and I hate this new freaking TV
I have been playing around with his freaking TV and its remote for 2 days now getting nowhere technical support restarted from factory blew out kicked out all my favorite channels and subscriptions and now it's asking me for Gmail I hate Google I don't want anything to do with with Google I have been watching it for years with Vizio TVs and not encountered this issue I hate Google I do not want to use Google I do not want to use my crappy cell phone
Did the first step twice. Waited for a couple of seconds and the tv now works. Thank you. Saved me from buying another tv.
My dad was an electrical engineer. You are really thorough! I got my TV from my aunt. I’m 54 soooo everyone including the TV is old now. I’m still getting black screen of death. Not a financial problem at $100 replacement so new side bedroom TV will be purchased. Thanks so much for your in depth info!
Amazing!!! I'm a 73 year old great grandmother. I followed your directions and voila!, It worked. You are wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
You are so welcome!
THANK YOU!!! This is the 4th isssue I’ve had with my Vizio. I’ve only had it 2 months. I am returning it this week. DO NOT BUY A VIZIO. And if you still can, just return it and get something else.
Your video is awesome and fixed my TV. The screen was lighting up, but no icons; it stayed black(ish) but the panel was 'gray'. I for the heck of it turned the volume up and down on the remote and it showed feedback on the screen... but then started working. Thanks for your help! Cheers- mike
I thought my tv had stopped working and all I had to do was hold the power button down for 15 seconds! Nice video!
Glad it worked for you!
Just tried it and it seems to have worked like a charm! I have a Vizio smart tv and it would turn on but not load the home page. First time in months I’ve been able to actually use my tv. Thanks!
You’re a genius!! The power button issue worked perfectly! Thank You!!!
My power light comes on then logo comes up then it goes down & the power light fades. Any suggestions?
This tutorial was amazing! Worked perfectly to fix our tv. You saved us!! Thank you!
Great to hear!
That first step was EXACTLY what i needed!! Thank you!!!
Thanks, it worked . . . sort of. I have to push the ON/OFF button, on the TV, several times before it 'takes'. The small white light bar ( on the front of the TV) in the chrome trim, will come on for a second, then when I let go of the button it goes off and 'dies'. I have to press and hold it several time to get it to turn on. Plan to do more of the tests you recommend once it gets dark.
First option worked for me. It’s been flashing the Vizio logo. I called and they reset it and it was still doing it so I went to google. Thank you!!
Oop.. except I went to open Hulu and it started doing it again….. :(
Now it’s working…? I’m never buying a Vizio again….
Na, nothing worked . Still a black screen. Nothing
Thank you. The first step worked like a charm.
Thanks. I was looking for this subject a couple weeks, but no situation videos showed up. Now, months later, your video just popped into my feed. I just subscribed. I have just been unplugging and plugging it back in, since I have a 32" set.
Thank you!! Just got out office tv working again thanks to this video. 🙌
GREAT JOB! FOLLOWED YOUR INSTRUCTION & EVERYTHING ON TV FINALLY WORKED TX!
Thank you! The unplug and push the power button worked!🎉🎉
Thank you for the great instuctional help....it worked perfectly. You saved me a lot of frustration, and possibly money....a thousand thanks
Great advice thank you my tv is now fixed, great video
Appreciate all the troubleshooting methods! Mine was fixed with plugging into a wall outlet rather than a surge protector
IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes it sure did work!!
Awesome! I'm glad it worked for you!
Thanks! switching to another outlet did the trick.
My Vizio TV has Control Board problem. In particular, the two ICs under the heat sink have soldering problem. So far, using heat gun at the devices for 2-4 minutes seem to melt the bad solder joints and heal the problem. This process requires removing the back cover of the TV
I discovered the power plug that plugs into the back of the TV wasn't a tight fit when it was plugged in I took pliers and squeezed the connections in the plug and made them smaller causing the plug to fit tighter into the TV it worked for me hopefully it works for others as well
Excellent review, thank you very much for doing this!
Question with my Vizio that is a black screen without image. I am wondering if the fact that the Power On LED light (on the front panel) does not come on is a factor in making the correct diagnosis? Otherwise, at this point in my diagnostic attempts, I am suspecting the T-con board. Appreciate any help and keep up the good work!
What did you find out? Mines is doing the same thing.
These new TV's are terrible. Old school tech wins again.
Back in the day you just turn the things on for years and we get what we want
Exactly, as in they downloaded an upgrade which is crap. This is my third Vizio and this fun by far is the f****** worst-ever I want to go to my I have fire stick at can't get on in the local antenna is jacked customer service attempts to help but they f***** up
Thank you!! Thank you!! It was the remote!!
I had the flashing til out power light issue. My powerboard is integrated in the motherboard. I replaced the motherboard and still have the no pic fading power light problem. Could it be I purchased another bad motherboard?
This worked for me~~!!! Thank you so much...
You're welcome!
Thank you so much! This saved me some frustrating and money!
Glad it helped!
The remote step worked!!! Thank you!
Thank you , it was plug going to back of tv !! Thank you again
No problem 👍
This works! Guess I shouldn't be surprised. Google and YT to the rescue, again. Thank you!
Maybe I should go to power plant and switch that breaker on and off
Thanks! The first step fixed my issue
The first option unplugging TV for 45 seconds and then pressing the power button does work, but only 1 time. I have to redo every time that I want to watch the TV. Any thoughts
BOOOOM !!!!!
THANKS FOR TAKING YOUR TIME BRO WORK LIKE A CHARM !!
No problem 👍 Glad it worked for you!
I'm disabled and need help. Please tell me where to call for repairman.
Thank you so much! It absolutely worked.
Well that got the tv back on, but now neither the remote or the buttons on the back of the tv work. This vizio has been nothing but trouble since I got and Vizio's only answer is, It's out of warranty
Agree.
I was watching my TV and the screen suddenly froze, then half the picture disappeared, and the screen stayed that way for a few seconds. I was able to turn it off and figured it just needed the usual unplug and wait 30 seconds cycle. But none of that worked. Whether I use the remote or power button on TV, the light comes on for about 5 seconds, fades out and then flashes a few times before stopping. Any suggestions for that?
Thank you. It worked.
It worked for me! Thank you!
Glad it worked!
It worked!! Thank you so much
worked for me
Thank you! Worked for me!
Thank you sir. That first trick worked for me!
Thank you working great .
Worked perfectly thank you
You're welcome!
It worked. Thanks!!
IT WORKED !¡ 😮 Thank you .
You're welcome!
What do I do in the upper right corner it is saying your storage is running out
This is excellent
Worked thank you!!
Thank you but no luck for me. I guess its time for a new TV.
Sorry to hear that, good luck!
It worked thanks
My tv turned of bye it’s self but the only thing that happened was something got unplugged so I looked this up
Thank you sir
Worked! You tha man
The TV's on the TV is on in upper right corner it is your storage is running out of space what do I do
Or you can replace the capacitors in the power board that would probable solve the problem or send your rv to this guy and he will fix it for you .
Would this work when your TV plug is connected to an extension cord? The Entertainment center is way too heavy to move?
That could be the issue
Mine comes on, shows the logo, goes to a semi-black screen. Screen is black but u can tell it is on. Stays this way for about 2 minutes then shows a screen save photo and locks up. I have 2 new remotes and the original remote. Fresh batteries. Still no deal.
This trick used to work, not anymore. Now it requires being unplugged 3-4 hrs to bring up the screen.
Didn’t work.
thanks that was awesome!
No problem!
Great video.
Now, what if you have to power cycle it every time?
What would I do to have my parents tv. When your television just came on.
I’ve tried everything! I still have a picture just blinking light on the bottom
Sorry to hear that...likely a power supply board issue. Either will need to replace that board, or buy a new TV.
I have the same issue, just replaced the power supply but its still doing the same, sometimes the power light comes on and becomes dimmer until its off, sometimes it blinks for a while then turns off, no image, does this mean its irreparable?
Worked!
Worked for me when i held the remote power button 15 sec
That's great!
Thank you! Your a life saver.
You're welcome!
What if the green led light comes on but the tv will not??
For ~$25 you can buy a new power board and replace it. It's a simple fix and takes 15-20 min to do. You save $300-600. Seems like a waste to throw out a TV because of one bad board you can easily replace even not being a handyman type.
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Thank you!!!
Welcome!
No such luck here, ran through your steps 4 times and still black screen. Th8s Vizio TV is only 1 & 1/2 years old and doesn't get used too often, I'll never purchase another Vizio television! Thank you for the diag tips, however.
Cannot change channels
How do I get back to my CZcams channels in subscriptions that should have not been removed I had surgery I can't search cuz it wants me to join gmail which I don't want to and it says enter my gmail address which I don't have one and I don't want one how do I watch my goddamn CZcams station not the pay stations the free ones without having this issue I'm very pissed it's been 2 days now and I hate this new freaking TV
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Absolutely did nothing for my TV it’s still blinking till this day
my tv looks like a strobe light.. any idea why?
3 years turned off while using it now won’t turn on. Freakin junk
When I turn my tv on the Vizio sign flashes on then off.
Same and I can't find a solution
Did you figure it out I have the same problem
Vizio TVs are such absolute shit it's actually kind of incredible
So Vizios are crap. OK. Got it.
I have been playing around with his freaking TV and its remote for 2 days now getting nowhere technical support restarted from factory blew out kicked out all my favorite channels and subscriptions and now it's asking me for Gmail I hate Google I don't want anything to do with with Google I have been watching it for years with Vizio TVs and not encountered this issue I hate Google I do not want to use Google I do not want to use my crappy cell phone
Power supply board fail me time to get a new TV
Sorry to hear that!
Thank you it worked
Thank you. it worked
Awesome!