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Samsung TV does not power up?? :(

Hello,

My Samsung TV has decided it does not want to power up anymore and just stays on standby clicking every 2 seconds. It does not react to using the buttons either on the TV itself or the remote control, I am pretty much clueless when it comes to TV electrics so any advice would be very much appreciated!

The information from the back of the TV reads:

Model: LE40R87BD [R]
Model Code: LE40R87BDX/XEU
Type No.: BP40E0
AC220-240V - 50Hz 190W

Thanks in advance :)

:j

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  • Geodark
    Geodark Posts: 1,049 Forumite
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    Marshyman wrote: »
    Hello,

    My Samsung TV has decided it does not want to power up anymore and just stays on standby clicking every 2 seconds. It does not react to using the buttons either on the TV itself or the remote control, I am pretty much clueless when it comes to TV electrics so any advice would be very much appreciated!

    The information from the back of the TV reads:

    Model: LE40R87BD [R]
    Model Code: LE40R87BDX/XEU
    Type No.: BP40E0
    AC220-240V - 50Hz 190W

    Thanks in advance :)

    :j

    VERy very common problem with samsungs - mine is like it at the minute. Some people have said that if you contact Samsung you can get a free fix as it is a design problem - but I haven't tried it yet!
  • RumRat
    RumRat Posts: 5,111 Forumite
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    Capacitors gone. You can buy replacements and fit them yourself, if you feel you are a bit techy. Or, any TV repair shop should be able to fix it easily.
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  • wrightman90
    wrightman90 Posts: 27 Forumite
    Is it LCD or Plasma?
  • we had similar problem with Samsung LCD - LE46A656A1FXXU
    In our case, it wouldn't power on and make clicking noise.

    OH rang Samsung and reported this incident. Samsung fixed the issue for us without any charge. apparently it was a product fault.
  • RumRat
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    Is it LCD or Plasma?
    Model number LE....indicates LCD. Plasmas were PS if memory serves.
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  • Susan1942
    Susan1942 Posts: 1,520 Forumite
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    Not really the same problem but every so often my TV says will turn off in 60 seconds if I don't press the ok button I am not sure if this is to save energy but sometimes I am working around with the TV off and I have to put it back on again Wondering if this is a problem or not I have just had the set for since April
    Just wondered if those of you have Samsung could give me your view on this Sorry for the hijack Sue
  • Enterprise_1701C
    Enterprise_1701C Posts: 23,415 Forumite
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    Susan1942 wrote: »
    Not really the same problem but every so often my TV says will turn off in 60 seconds if I don't press the ok button I am not sure if this is to save energy but sometimes I am working around with the TV off and I have to put it back on again Wondering if this is a problem or not I have just had the set for since April
    Just wondered if those of you have Samsung could give me your view on this Sorry for the hijack Sue

    This is an energy saving setting. Can't remember where the settings are to change it, perhaps check in the menu?
    What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare
  • Marshyman
    Marshyman Posts: 53 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone for our replies, what kind of cost should I expect to have to pay, (estimates as I know these things can vary)

    Thanks :)
  • Susan1942
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    Thank you so much for that information I will have a look at menu and see if I can change it If not then it is not a big problem Again many thanks Sue
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