Inverter or lamp failure
On older CCFL-based LCDs, a failing inverter or lamp produces a picture that fades out shortly after start-up.
TV Problem Guide
LCD TV Not Working
Older LCD televisions have their own failure profile: inverter and lamp problems on the oldest sets, and ageing supply components on the rest. Both are diagnosable in a single visit.
Symptoms you may notice
- Screen dark although the set is clearly running
- Picture appears then fades within seconds
- Colour cast across the display
- Set will not start at all
- Lines or bands across the image
Possible causes
Ageing power supply
Capacitors in sets that are eight to twelve years old commonly lose capacity, causing unreliable start-up.
Panel connector oxidation
Older ribbon connections oxidise, producing lines and colour shifts that sometimes respond to reseating.
Parts availability
For some legacy models the deciding factor is not the fault but whether the required part still exists.
What a technician checks
- Inverter output where applicable
- Supply rail stability and capacitor condition
- Panel connector inspection
- Test patterns to characterise display faults
- Honest assessment of parts availability
Safe checks you can do first
- Confirm the socket works with another appliance
- Note how long the picture lasts before fading
- Avoid repeated restart attempts if the set smells hot
How the service works
Book a visit, describe the symptom, and a technician inspects the television at your home. The fault is explained in plain language, the cost is quoted before work starts, and the repair proceeds only after you approve it.
Please do not open the television or work on internal boards yourself. Panels and power supplies can hold a charge even when unplugged, so internal checks should be left to a technician.
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How it works
Simple From Booking to Repair
Four clear steps, from your first message to a tested television.
- 01
Book
Send your TV type, brand, problem and area through the form, phone or WhatsApp.
- 02
Technician Visits
We confirm a convenient slot and a technician reaches your address with tools.
- 03
Diagnosis
The TV is inspected, the actual fault is identified and explained to you.
- 04
Repair
Repair or part replacement is carried out after your approval, then tested.
Frequently Asked Questions
For power and connector faults, often yes. Where a panel or scarce part is involved, we tell you plainly if replacement makes more sense.
Sometimes, but availability is limited. The technician checks before any commitment is made.
Only the inspection/visit charge that was told to you upfront.
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