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Black screen but the light indicates that the tv is on

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My tv was on this morning (Roku 32 sharp smart tv) as I was watching youtube. Then in the middle of the video it turns to a complete black screen, with the power light still on. I thought that turning it off and on again would solve the issue but it unfortunately hasn't. The power light is on, and I've tried different plugs, and still no luck. I am unsure what to do, can anyone offer up some advice or am I going to have to get a new tv?
Thank you for any help in advanced.

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atc98092
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Re: Black screen but the light indicates that the tv is on

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LCD TVs have a backlight that provides the illumination to see the image. This light is usually either from LEDs or fluorescent lamps. Unfortunately, these lamps can fail, although LEDs are far less likely to fail. Depending on the age of your TV, the fluorescent backlight may have failed. If it has, you might be able to faintly see the image on the screen if you look closely. If you can see the image, then it's almost a certainty the backlight failed. 

Honestly, for a TV with your screen size, it's probably going to be less expensive to simply replace the TV instead of getting the backlight repaired. Fluorescent lamps aren't expensive, but the total repair shop charge will likely exceed the value of the TV. 

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atc98092
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Re: Black screen but the light indicates that the tv is on

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LCD TVs have a backlight that provides the illumination to see the image. This light is usually either from LEDs or fluorescent lamps. Unfortunately, these lamps can fail, although LEDs are far less likely to fail. Depending on the age of your TV, the fluorescent backlight may have failed. If it has, you might be able to faintly see the image on the screen if you look closely. If you can see the image, then it's almost a certainty the backlight failed. 

Honestly, for a TV with your screen size, it's probably going to be less expensive to simply replace the TV instead of getting the backlight repaired. Fluorescent lamps aren't expensive, but the total repair shop charge will likely exceed the value of the TV. 

Dan

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Strega
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Re: Black screen but the light indicates that the tv is on

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I just wanted to throw out that my TV uses the opposite logic in the power light.  The LED is on, when the TV is off (I guess that lets you know it’s plugged in and ready to run) but the LED is OFF when the TV is on (I suppose to not be a distraction from the video). 

While you probably know your TV, I did search up this manual and it says that a Sharp Roku TV behaves like mine.  From the manual: “Power indicator Turns off when your TV is on. Lights when your TV is off (standby mode).”

So... just making sure...

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Re: Black screen but the light indicates that the tv is on

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That makes a lot of sense! Thank you for the help and suggestion, I really appreciate it.

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