In case you are a TCL TV user, then you must be quite aware of the black screen issue. We got many feedbacks where users have encountered black screen issues.
But, do you know it can easily be fixed? This is quite a common issue. There is no doubt that TCL TV is an excellent brand. It gives standard quality pictures along with great features at a minimal price.
Compared to TCL, some models need to be better built with great features. Speaking of black screens, the first step is to figure out the cause of the problem and then the fixes.
Causes of TCL TV with Black Screen
There can be many reasons why your TCL TV is displaying a black screen. To solve the issue, the first step is to identify the black screen. It is possible that it signifies something more serious. The possible causes are mentioned below:
- A faulty or loose HDMI cable can cause a black screen. The cable drives the output TV signal from the input box.
- You might have noticed that many TV depends on the backlight to light up the screen. Thus faulty backlight can be the cause of the black screen.
- A software bug in the TCL TV can be another reason you face the black screen on your TV.
Fixes of TCL TV with Black Screen
To fix the TCL TV with a black screen, you can perform an allover reset. And, if you are wondering how to perform a reset, you have come to the right place. Reset is one of the few things that you can do to fix the unknown issue according.
Simply put, you need to power cycle the TV and wait for 5-10 mins. All the information that you need is discussed below.
Restart TCL TV
In case you notice that there is no visual but the TV is working. Then, there is a way to search in the menu and effort the reset. Many have given feedback that the method has proven to be helpful and resolve the problem. It has also been recommended by most of the community.
The steps are given below:
- First, you need to click on the Home button exactly 5 times.
- Then, you have to hit the Up button and click on the Rewind button twice.
- Again, click the Fast Forward button twice.
- It might take a few minutes to complete the process, which completely depends on the performance of the TV.
- After the performance, see if the issue has been resolved or not.
Power Cycle TCL TV and Remote
The restart of TCL TV is one of the most efficient methods that you can perform when the TV screen turns black. It has also been witnessed that due to improper boot of the TV the black screen issue might be seen.
The steps are mentioned below to fix the issue:
- First, you need to turn off the TCL TV with the help of the remote.
- After that, unplug the Power Cable and then wait for 5-10 mins.
- Now, again plug the power cable, and finally check if the issue has been resolved or not.
For the full effect of the method, we also recommend you perform power cycling for the remote. And, for that, you need to unplug the TV. Take the batteries out and press each of the buttons several times in order to power cycle the remote.
You will get rid of the faulty electricity that might cause a black screen. Finally, check if the problem is gone or not
Check the Cable Connection
In case your TV is halfway plugged into the cable, then this could be another factor for the black screen issue. You might face a black screen flicker which means the video will appear for a few seconds and again will go back in a while.
In case you have selected an empty source where no input is provided, then the black screen might appear. Thus, ensure all the cables are properly connected and check the back of the cables properly.
In case you are using an HDMI cable to connect the device, then check whether both the device and the cable are working properly on not. You might witness a black screen if the device cable is faulty.
Enable or Disable Tweak Fast Start Option
Many users have given feedback that tweaking the Fast Start option resolves the black screen issue. Though it is not proven that it is workable in all situations. But still, this method has proven to be very beneficial.
We have provided the steps to deal with it:
- First, you must launch the TCL TV.
- Then, press the Up button and click OK. Once again, press the Up button and select the Ok option.
- 3 times press the down button and click Ok. Again click it 2 times.
- Lastly, press Ok and give it some time to reboot.
Is the Issue still there?
In case none of the methods works that are discussed above, then we have also provided a few alternate methods to deal with it. Even after trying all the mentioned methods, you might not get the desired result. There is a high possibility that the problem is based on hardware malfunctioning. Thus, it would be better to hire a professional rather than attempt any hardware repairs.
Conclusion…
This was all about how you can reset TCL TV when you face the issue of a black screen. All the fixes are properly mentioned. Thus, you won’t face any problem dealing with it. You can also take help from a professional if the situation gets worst.
