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My Sumsung TV turns on but the screen is black

Dec 13, 2012 8:18AM PST

I dont know why when I try to turn my tv on it clicks but the screen still black... Does anyone have experienced anything like that??

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Sure.
Dec 13, 2012 8:31AM PST

My backlight had failed. But that doesn't mean that's the failure of your set. You'll probably need a tech to do a diagnosis.

In the future don't skimp on the details such as model number, age, country so folk can tell you more. For example a 14 month old unit in the USA has me write something good to know.
Bob

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(NT) Its a Sumsung HP-85053
Dec 13, 2012 8:56AM PST
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No other info? I noted a few items.
Dec 13, 2012 2:38PM PST

But let's say this is in the USA. Head to www.samsungparts.com and see if there is a service manual. That will have the usual diagnostic tree for your average TV tech.
Bob