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Is the audio playing on your TCL TV but the screen is black? A black screen with or without sound can happen on any TCL TV, including those with a built-in Roku. This wikiHow article lists troubleshooting steps to fix the black screen issue on your TCL TV.
Quickly Fix a Black Screen on a TCL TV
- Check for loose or damaged cables connected to your TV, including power and HDMI cords.
- Unplug the power cord from your TV and then plug it back in.
- If you're using a connected device like a streaming stick, use your TV's remote to switch the Source or Input to the correct port.
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Improperly cleaning your screen can cause damage, which leads to a black screen. Read this wikiHow article for tips on properly cleaning a flat-screen TV.Thanks
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- ↑ https://support.tcl.com/rokutv-troubleshooting/01-my-tv-turns-on-but-there-is-no-video
- ↑ https://support.tcl.com/rokutv-troubleshooting/01-the-sound-is-fine-but-im-getting-a-black-and-white-picture-or-the-color-is-off
- ↑ https://support.tcl.com/62984-troubleshooting/how-to-perform-a-factory-reset-on-your-tcl-roku-tv
- ↑ https://support.tcl.com/us-androidtv-troubleshooting/how-to-perform-a-factory-reset-on-an-android-tv