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Can't turn on my TV.

Can't turn on my TV.

My Samsung 32f5500 TV red standby light blinks 2 times when turning on the power switch. After blinking, the red standby light will go off and no display no sound. Please help me..

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bert [Entry]

"start by trying to reset your TV. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet, then press and hold the power button on the TV (not the remote), for at least 10 seconds. Then wait a few minutes and plug the TV back in and press power once.

2 blinks on Samsung TV's usually indicates a bad power supply. You will have to give us your TV's exact model number so we can verify this and check the power board. It might help if you post some images of all of your boards so we can see what you see. Use this guide for that. Check the boards for obviously damaged components, like leaky domed caps etc."
bert [Entry]

Check if your tv has other connection like ps3 or other hdmi connected devices. If so.. we had the same problem.. the tv blinks and it wont turn on. Tried unplugging it from the outlet and pressed the power button for 10 seconds, but still the tv wont turn on. Then i tried to open the playstation which is connected to the hdmi port 2 and the tv turned on. Our kids shut it the playstation off and did not returned the source to hdmi port 1, thats why our tv didnt turn on and the red light is blinking.. hope this will help..
bert [Entry]

"Hi @ James gray

Have you checked that the power outlet that the TV is connected to, is working?

Was there a storm or power outage just before the TV wouldn't turn on?

Try a power reset and check if this works:

Switch off the power outlet (if it has an On/Off switch) that the TV is connected to and disconnect the TV power cord from the outlet.

Press and hold the TV power button (located on the side of the TV) for 30 seconds to dissipate any residual power from the TV.

Reconnect the power cord to the TV and switch on the power outlet (if it has an On/Off switch)

Turn on the TV by briefly operating the TV’s Power button

If the TV turns on you can use the buttons on the side to select channels, raise and lower the volume and to switch off the TV (press the power button again) until you can get a replacement remote unit or a universal remote control unit."
bert [Entry]

"@kenn3737 ,

Try taking the batteries out of the remote control unit and check if the TV stays on when you move away.

I'm wondering if by standing directly in front of the TV you're blocking the “IR window” that receives the signals from the remote.

If this works you may have a stuck button on the remote or a faulty remote"
bert [Entry]

Try holding Return and Play/Pause, then pressing Power. I do not know what to do if this does not work. Look for a red signal light if there is one.
bert [Entry]

I had the same problem on a samsung tv model ln46b750u1fxza. I inspected the power board and noticed two 10v 1200uf capacitors were leaking and swollen. I replaced both (purchased from newark.com) and, VOILA!, problem solved. As always, make sure you properly discharge any potential charge before you touch any circuitry.