Fixes when Sharp TV with Black Screen and Wont Turn On

It can no doubt be very frustrating to have a TV blackout with nothing on the screen.

Below are five common fixes that can often help to get a Sharp TV back up and working again

If the below fixes do not work, then a repair person will need to be called, or if possible, the TV returned.

5 Causes and Fixes when Sharp TV with Black Screen and Wont Turn On

1. Replace the Remote Control Batteries


If the batteries have gone bad in the remote control, it will not power on the TV.

Often replacing the remote control batteries gets the TV back up and working.

If you do not have any new batteries handy, the button on the TV can also be used to see if the TV will power on.

2. Unplug the TV and Wait 60 Seconds


Like all electronic devices, errors can occur, including a TV electronics with a reset often fixing issues.

Unplug the TV from the wall and wait at least 60 seconds before plugin it back in and testing it.

3. Hard Reset the TV


Doing a hard reset will clear out all the old settings and any bad data, resetting the TV back to default.

This is done by unplugging the TV and holding the power button for at least 30 seconds.

After holding the button for 30 seconds, plug the TV back in and test it.

4. Use Another Wall Outlet


Try to test the TV on another wall outlet to see if it turns on.

While not common wall outlets can fail and cause the TV to not get any power.

5. Check All the Connections


Check all the connections and be sure they are inserted all the way.

This includes the HDMI cable and power cable.

If you have another HDMI cable, it can be swapped out to see if the back screen clears.

There are users in forums who report unplugging unused HDMI cables or using another HDMI port, which helps to solve the issue.

6. Bad Electronic Board or Backlight


If nothing works, the TV may have a bad electronics board or backlight.

Using a flashlight to shine into the TV, if you can see images, then the backlight is burnt out.

There are two main electronic boards called the power board and the main board.

If there is an issue with one of these boards, the TV will not power on.

Summary
When a Sharp TV has a black screen, there are several common causes and fixes.

The first is to be sure the remote control batteries work or use the power button on the TV to see if it powers up.

The second is to unplug it for sixty seconds and plug it back in to see if the screen lights back up.

Next is a hard reset, which is done by unplugging the TV and holding the power button for 30 seconds.

Also, reset all the connections, including the HDMI cable and power cable.

Using another port for the HDMI cable also works sometimes, as well as removing any unused HDMI cables.