The last thing you want to be wondering when you are all set up to watch (or play) the big game is Why Won’t My Vizio TV Turn On? You may come to the conclusion that your TV is totally broken and you certainly are going to have to call a technician to have it fixed. Before you do that, though, you may want to look at it yourself. The issue may not be too severe.

It could be something as simple as a loose power cord. Also, doing a factory reset of your Vizio TV’s settings could also do the trick. You could get lucky and a soft reset could fix it. You could also check to see if there is a blown fuse on the TV’s power supply board.

If you take a few minutes to try to troubleshoot your Vizio TV, it could save you a lot of money. In this article, we will take you through all the general troubleshooting steps that might help with you with Vizio TV.

Why Won’t My Vizio TV Turn On? 

There are several possible reasons why your Vizio TV is not turning on. Being familiar with all of the possible scenarios can help you either resolve the problem on your own, or be better armed with knowledge when taking your TV to the shop.

In the worst case scenario, your Vizio TV is dim because of a hardware failure. So, knowing what is wrong with your TV before you pay someone to fix it guarantees that you won’t get ripped off, and it may even help you get a better price.  

Vizio Remote Control Problems

Your Vizo TV not turning on could be something as simple as a dead battery in your remote control. Chances are, you never use the buttons on the TV and always use the remote. So, unless you use the buttons on the TV, you don’t really know if the problem is with your TV or your remote control. 

If you replace the batteries in your remote control and it still cannot turn on the TV, then you will more than likely have to replace the remote control itself. Although remote controls are known to be very reliable, sometimes they do fail and need to be replaced.

But before you purchase batteries, you should try to use the buttons located on the TV itself. If your TV turns on when you press its power button, then you know the remote is the problem. If this is the case, all you need to do is get some new batteries for your remote control and you’re all set.

If your TV’s power button, however, does not power on the display, then chances are the batteries in your remote are fine and there is a problem with your TV.

How To Solve This Issue?

The proper solution to the Vizo TV not turning on will mainly depend on the remote control, remote batteries, or the power. 

To troubleshoot the problem, you first need to examine whether the power source is working. If it is not working, the TV has a problem. If this is not working, then you can use the following techniques to fix the issue: 

Method 1: Check the Power Cord

A loose power connection is one of the most common reasons that a Vizio TV won’t turn on. Make sure that the power connection is secure on both ends.

Step 1: Unplug the power connector from the TV (if its removable)

Step 2: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Step 3: Plug both ends back in.

If you do this and your TV is still not powering on, you are going to want to make sure that power is coming out of your wall outlet. Find a device that you can plug into the same electrical outlet to verify that the outlet has power. If the outlet has power and your Vizio TV still wont power on, then you need to power cycle (soft reset) your TV. 

Method 2: Power-Cycle Your Vizio TV

Power-Cycling something might sound complicated, but it’s really just a fancy way of saying ‘remove the power for a little while and make sure all the power is drained from the device.’ Most power-related issues are simple, one-off glitches that can easily be resolved by power cycling your Vizio TV.

Step 1: Unplug the Vizio TV’s power cord from the wall and leave it disconnected for 30 seconds

Step 2: While the power cord is disconnected, press and hold the power button on the TV for 10 seconds

Step 3: Then, try turning on your TV

Method 3: Contact Vizio Support

You could always contact Vizio Support for assistance. Even if your TV is not under warranty, there may be a known issue with your model and Vizio support may have a service bulletin that they may have released.

A service bulletin provides crucial, updated information from manufacturers trouble-areas with their products. Some service bulletins have a recall status where Vizio may be obligated to repair your TV out of warranty.  

How Long Does it Take For a Vizio TV to Restart?

Usually it takes about 30 seconds for a Vizio TV to shut down and boot back up again. There are several electrical components in a TV that have to turn off and then back on in a certain timed sequence. 

Despite the complexity of restarting a TV on an electrical level, it only takes about 20 or 30 seconds to perform. So, if you have reset your TV and it has not come back in within about 30 seconds or so, you may have a more serious issue that requires further troubleshooting.

Power Issues

If there are not any problems with your remote control or power outlets and you have tried power cycling your TV, then there could be a power supply problem that is making your Vizio TV not turn on.

If this is the case, it’s not the end of the world. Most people don’t realize how low cost the circuit boards for a TV can be. This is because most TVs fail due to damage to the LCD panel. When an LCD panel gets damaged, the TV is not worth repair.

But all the boards inside a TV with a damaged screen still work fine. These boards end up on second hand markets like eBay. All you have to do is search on eBay for your TV’s model number and add ‘power supply board’ (without quotes).

The price of these boards range from $25 to $100 dollars or so. Oftentimes, they are easy to replace and the procedure can be done on your living room floor with nothing more than a standard Phillips-head screwdriver.

If you don’t feel comfortable pulling off such a feat, though, you could always buy the part and take your TV and the replacement board to your local TV or general electronics repair shop. Providing the part yourself will definitely save you money by avoiding the shop’s standard part markup.

Why Won’t My Vizio TV Turn On? [Summary]

We sure hoped you found this article helpful. There are a lot of reasons why your Vizio TV may not turn on, and it’s not possible to fit every one of them in an article. We did, however, make sure to include the most common reason for why your Vizio TV won’t turn on.

Just remember that every problem has a solution and a little bit of research really does go a long way. When you do the research and follow guides on your own, it can save you a lot of money by either avoiding a trip to the repair shop, or by arming you with knowledge as to what is wrong with your TV before you call a professional.

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