A broken TV is rarely a reason to buy a new one — most faults, from a cracked screen to a dead power board, can be repaired for a fraction of replacement cost. Knowing what different repairs typically cost helps you spot a fair quote when a technician comes to assess your set, and avoid overpaying for parts that shouldn’t cost as much as they’re sometimes billed.
Estimated Cost of Services
| Service | Estimated Cost Range (KES) |
|---|---|
| Basic diagnosis / fault assessment | 500 – 1,500 |
| Standard labour charge | 1,500 – 4,000 |
| Power supply board repair/replacement | 2,500 – 7,000 |
| Motherboard / main board repair | 4,000 – 12,000 |
| Backlight repair (LED strips) | 3,500 – 9,000 |
| Screen panel replacement | 8,000 – 35,000 |
| T-con board replacement | 3,000 – 8,000 |
| Speaker / audio fault repair | 1,500 – 4,000 |
| HDMI / port repair | 1,500 – 5,000 |
| Software fault / smart TV reset | 1,000 – 3,000 |
| Wall mounting / installation service | 1,500 – 4,500 |
Costs are indicative and exclude spare parts unless otherwise noted; always request a written quote before work begins.
Screen panel replacement sits at the top of that list for good reason — it’s essentially buying the single most expensive component in the TV, and pricing swings a lot depending on screen size and panel technology. A 32-inch panel and a 65-inch OLED panel are not remotely in the same price bracket, so any quote for screen work should specify the exact size and type before you agree to it.
Common Spare Parts and Their Price Ranges
| Spare Part | Estimated Cost Range (KES) |
|---|---|
| Power supply board | 2,000 – 6,000 |
| Main board / motherboard | 3,500 – 10,000 |
| T-con board | 2,500 – 6,500 |
| LED backlight strips (set) | 2,500 – 7,500 |
| LCD/LED screen panel | 7,000 – 30,000 |
| Remote control (universal or OEM) | 500 – 2,000 |
| Internal speakers | 800 – 2,500 |
| HDMI port/board | 1,000 – 3,500 |
| Capacitors and small electronics | 200 – 1,500 |
| Wall mount bracket | 1,200 – 4,000 |
Parts pricing on TVs moves faster than on most other appliances, mainly because screen and board technology keeps changing across models and manufacturers. A part for a five-year-old set may already be harder to source than one for a current model, which nudges the price upward even though the fault itself is simple.
What Actually Drives the Cost
Screen size is the first thing that changes a quote. A 24-inch bedroom TV and a 75-inch living room set can have identical faults and still come back with very different numbers, purely because the components scale with size. Panel technology matters just as much — OLED and QLED panels are considerably pricier to source and repair than standard LED, so if a fault turns out to be panel-related on one of these sets, it’s worth weighing repair cost against the price of a new unit.
Brand also plays into it. Sourcing boards and panels for widely available brands is usually faster and cheaper than for less common imports, where parts sometimes have to be ordered in and shipped, adding both time and cost to the job.
Then there’s the nature of the fault itself. Software glitches, HDMI issues, and speaker faults are usually quick, low-cost fixes. Anything involving the main board, power supply, or screen panel sits at the other end of the spectrum, both in parts cost and the skill required to diagnose it correctly. A technician who can pinpoint exactly which board has failed, rather than replacing several components on a guess, will usually save you money in the long run.
Repair or Replace?
This is the question worth asking before committing to any of the pricier repairs. As a rough rule, if the repair cost — parts and labour combined — comes to more than half the price of a comparable new TV, replacement usually makes more financial sense, especially for older sets where a second fault is likely to follow soon after the first. Power supply and board repairs on TVs under five years old are almost always worth doing, since they tend to be reliable once fixed. Screen panel replacements need more thought, simply because the part alone can approach or exceed the cost of a new entry-level television.
Getting a Fair Quote
A trustworthy technician will diagnose the fault before quoting a price, rather than quoting a flat “TV repair” fee upfront. Ask for the exact part needed, whether it’s OEM or compatible, and whether there’s a warranty on the repair — reputable services typically back board and panel replacements for a few months at minimum. It’s also worth asking whether the diagnosis fee is deducted from the final bill if you proceed with the repair, since many services structure it that way.
Keeping receipts and warranty documentation from any repair also helps if the same fault recurs, since most technicians will address a repeat issue at reduced cost or free of charge within the warranty period.
Would you like me to follow this up with any of the below?
- A 10-FAQ section on TV repair costs and common questions
- A brand-by-brand comparison of typical repair costs (Samsung, LG, Hisense, TCL, etc.)
- A short guide on troubleshooting common TV faults before calling a technician
- A companion article on smart TV software and connectivity issues
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