Reliable TV Repair in Nairobi | Refitec Experts (0704843613)
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Your TV turns on with sound but has a black screen? This common issue is often a backlight or board failure. Refitec offers expert diagnosis & repair. Call 070 484 3613 for a free quote!
TV Turns On But Screen is Black? Here’s What It Means (And How Refitec Can Fix It)
You settle in for a movie night, press the power button on your remote, and hear the familiar chime. The TV’s standby light turns from red to blue or green. You can even hear the menu sounds or the channel playing in the background. But the screen remains completely black.
This “sound but no picture” problem is one of the most common and frustrating issues with modern flat-screen TVs (LED, LCD, and even some OLEDs). The good news is that it’s often repairable, and Refitec is here to help.
Why Does My TV Have Sound But No Picture?
When your TV has audio but a black screen, it tells us that major components like the power supply and the main board are partially working. The problem is isolated to the parts responsible for creating and displaying the image. The three most likely culprits are:
1. Faulty Backlights
This is the **most common cause** of a black screen with audio. Your TV’s screen isn’t a light source itself; it relies on a strip of LED bulbs (backlights) placed behind it to illuminate the picture.
What happens: One or more of these LED backlights burn out. Modern TVs have a safety feature that shuts down the entire display if even a single backlight fails, to prevent uneven lighting or further damage.
How to check: Shine a bright flashlight directly onto the black screen in a dark room. If you can faintly see your TV’s menu or picture, your backlights have almost certainly failed.
2. A Malfunctioning T-Con (Timing Control) Board
Think of the T-Con board as the “traffic director” for your TV’s picture. It takes the video signal from the main board and precisely controls millions of pixels on the screen, telling them what to display and when.
What happens: If the T-Con board fails, the video signal never reaches the screen, resulting in a black display even though the sound works perfectly.
3. A Problem with the Main Board
The main board is the TV’s brain. It processes all inputs—from your HDMI cable, antenna, or streaming apps—and separates the audio and video signals.
What happens: If the section of the main board that handles the video signal fails, it will send audio to the speakers but no video data to the T-Con board and screen.
Don’t Risk Further Damage – Trust the Experts at Refitec
While the issue might be tempting to diagnose yourself, modern TVs are complex and require specialized tools and expertise. Incorrect handling can lead to more severe damage, electric shock, or voiding any remaining warranty.
That’s where Refitec comes in.
Our certified technicians are experts in diagnosing and repairing all TV brands and models. We don’t just guess; we use advanced diagnostic equipment to pinpoint the exact failed component, whether it’s a single LED backlight, the T-Con board, or the main board.
Our Professional TV Repair Process:
1. Accurate Diagnosis: We quickly identify the root cause of the black screen.
2. Transparent Quote: We provide a clear, upfront price for the repair with no hidden fees.
3. Quality Parts: We use high-quality replacement parts to ensure a long-lasting repair.
4. Expert Repair: Our technicians perform precise repairs to restore your TV to perfect working order.
Get Your TV Back to Life Today!
Don’t let a black screen end your entertainment. If your TV turns on but has no picture, the solution is just a phone call away.
Contact Refitec now for fast, reliable, and affordable TV repair services.
📞 Call us at 070 484 3613 for a free diagnosis and quote!
Let us get you back to watching what you love.
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