We consider our TV a reliable device that works on-demand to provide us with our regular entertainment needs. Occasionally, we can get ready to enjoy our favorite program, and we are met with a black screen. While this can be frustrating, researching the issue and finding out what caused this will restart the entertainment quickly.

Several issues can cause your LG TV to have a black screen. Updating firmware, ensuring power to the TV, and ensuring cables are plugged in correctly will resolve most issues. Power cycling the TV or unplugging for a moment often resolves a black screen, resetting the TV functions.

Issues ranging from the picture mode you have selected, a temporary glitch that has resulted in the black screen, fixing an overheating backlight, and more can all result in this problem. Keep reading to find out the best way to resolve this issue so you can get back to enjoying your programs.

How to Fix LG TV Black Screen

When you are faced with a black screen on your LG TV, it can be a source of frustration. There are times when turning the TV off and then back on can quickly fix a random glitch, but other times this is not the case. 

Let’s look at the most frequent causes of a black screen and the best ways to rectify this issue.

Power Cycle Your LG TV

One of the fastest ways to put an end to a black screen on your LG TV is to power cycle the device: 

  • Step 1: Unplug the TV from the outlet
  • Step 2: Wait at least 10-15 minutes before turning it back on.
  • Step 3: To turn the TV back on, hold the power button at the bottom of the TV for at least 10-15 seconds.

If a temporary glitch causes the black screen, this remedy should fix the problem.

Turn Your LV TV On With the Button

If the TV has sound, but no picture, turn the TV on using the button on the TV and not the remote. 

When the TV has turned on, use the button on the TV for Menu to see if this information appears on the screen. If it does not appear, your TV may need service. There are still a few more things to try before looking into a repair. 

You might also have a problem where your LG TV turns on by itself.

Check If the Power Cables Are Plugged Into Your LG TV

Checking the connections for your power cables could resolve an issue with something being accidentally knocked out of place. 

Move the HDMI Cables Connected to Your LG TV

When all your power cords have been checked, moving any connected HDMI cables to another HDMI slot can be attempted to troubleshoot the input and ensure it is working properly. 

Check Your LG TV’s Connection Placements

When the TV has a connected component, checking to verify that the correct cables are connected in the proper sequence is essential. 

Ensuring that the red, blue, and green cables are connected in the correct order on both devices is essential. If you have made any changes, resetting the connection can be done by unplugging for a minimum of 30 seconds and plugging back in. 

Resetting an LG TV Back to Factory Settings

After trying all the above possible solutions and you still have a black screen showing, it might be time to complete a factory reset on the device. This process will erase any custom settings you have and require you to add them back in after the reset. This solution often works for a TV with a temporary glitch or an issue that can sometimes arise from backlight settings. 

Follow these steps to reset your LG TV back to its factory settings:

  • Step 1: Access settings and choose All Settings.
  • Step 2: Locate the General option and select it.
  • Step 3: At the bottom, you will see Reset to Initial Settings. Choose this.
  • Step 4: Your TV will complete the reset process.

But since the screen is black, is there another way to reset your LG TV? Absolutely! In our other article, you can check out how to reset an LG TV when the screen is black.

Now if all of these issues don’t solve the problem, you should take a look at the next section.

Troubleshooting Help with a Black Screen on your LG TV

After attempting the possible solutions and finding that you still have a black screen, you will need to contact LG for support options with your TV. 

Visit the home page for LG support here. From this support homepage, you can get assistance with in-warranty and out-of-warranty repair, access manuals, and connect directly with LG customer service to get personalized assistance for your TV by phone, chat, or email. There is also an Ask the Community section to find solutions from other LG TV owners experiencing the same issue with their devices.

Conclusion

Discovering a black screen on your LG TV can be resolved by attempting some troubleshooting steps to get the device up and running. After resolving the issue and removing the black screen, you will be back to enjoying your favorite programs in no time.