TV Repair 101
Repairing your TV can be a little tricky, but with the right diagnosis and part number(s) and a few tools, almost anyone can fix their TV and save money. We've helped everyone from kids (with some adult supervision) to grandparents successfully repair their TVs! Now it's your turn -- here are some tips to help you get started on your TV repair journey.
Diagnosing and Fixing Your LCD, LED or Plasma TV
An accurate diagnosis is the first step in fixing your TV. Once you figure out what's wrong with your TV, you can narrow down the defective part(s) that's causing your TV's symptoms. A quick Google search of your TV model number will help you figure out if your TV is an LCD, LED or Plasma model. Once you know your TV type, use these videos as general guides to help you properly diagnose and repair your TV.
LCD TVs
- Common Symptoms and Repairs for LCD TVs
- Backlight Inverters: Issues and Repairs
- T-Con Boards: Issues and Repairs
- Power Supplies: Issues and Repairs
- Main Boards: Issues and Repairs
- No Image & Blank Black Screen Flashlight Test
- T-Con & Main Board: Screen Solarization Solutions
- Troubleshooting When LCD TV Won't Turn On
LED TVs
Plasma TVs
- Plasma TV Parts Overview
- Common Symptoms and Repairs for Plasma TVs
- Y-Buffer / Y-Sustain: Issues and Repairs
- Power Supplies: Issues and Repairs
- Logic Board: Issues and Repairs
- Y-Sustain & X-Sustain: Clicking Noise & No Picture
- Main Board: TV Has Audio & No Video
- X-Sustain: Slow Motion Effect
- Troubleshooting When Plasma TV Won't Turn On
Diagnosing and Fixing a DLP TV
DLP TVs can be difficult to move around, but they're relatively easy to diagnose and fix. In this section, we list our popular DLP repair videos by part and brand.
DLP Chip Replacement
DLP Lamp Replacement
Mitsubishi DLP TVs
Searching for Your TV Part on ShopJimmy
We always, always recommend searching by part number. It's okay to start searching with your TV model number, but the most efficient way to find the exact replacement TV part for your TV model is via part number. If you need help searching our website, please visit our Help Me Search page.
