We all hear about Power cycling TV as a very common and important troubleshooting step. In this article, I have discussed in detail all you need to know about it here.
So, let’s get started!
What does power cycling a TV mean?
Power Cycling a TV is the process of turning Off and On the TV. This process discharges or drains any residual electrical charges that may remain on the internal capacitors in your TV resulting in unusual glitches. Also, it resets the main board of your TV.
This is also known as the discharge or cold boot of your TV.
How do I power cycle my TV?
To power cycle your TV, you need to unplug your TV power cord from the power socket, wait for 30 seconds, and plug it back in to turn it on.
When to do Power Cycling on your TV?
You need to do power cycling of your TV if your TV becomes unresponsive or there is any connection-based issue or hardware issue suspected.
Issues that can be easily fixed by power cycling include:
1. The TV is turning On and Off repeatedly
2. Your TV becomes unresponsive and clicking on any button does not work.
3. Your TV may be stuck on the Logo screen
4. A distorted picture is coming on your TV screen.
Apart from this, it’s a very common and important step you can use whenever you are troubleshooting your Smart TV or a regular TV.
What is the purpose of Power cycling a TV?
The purpose of Power cycling a TV is to drain any excess power left in the TV’s capacitor that may be causing any weird issues you are facing.
Sometimes when your TV stays on for a long some capacitors may not properly behave as they should, and due to excess charge stored.
Then, there may be different issues on your TV popping out of nowhere like your TV may be unresponsive, it may be stuck on the logo screen, and more.
Here, the power cycling method acts as a very powerful and safe troubleshooting method.
Is Power Cycling the Same As Rebooting?
Though the process is similar, both the process is somewhat different.
In the case of a Reboot, you just turn off and turn on your TV. This is effective for any underlying software issues on your TV.
However, in the case of Power cycling, you need to completely disconnect your TV and then wait for at least 30 seconds which causes draining excess power in your TV’s internal circuitry. It helps in getting out of any weird hardware-related issues.
How long does it take to power cycle the TV?
Power cycling your TV/Smart TV takes about a minimum 30-second disconnection time where your TV remains completely disconnected from the power socket.
I’m Anirban Saha, Founder & Editor of TechBullish. With a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and 6+ years of experience as a software developer, I have expertise in electronics, software development, gadgets, and computer peripherals. I love sharing my knowledge through informational articles, how-to guides, and troubleshooting tips for Peripherals, Smart TVs, Streaming Solutions, and more here. Check Anirban’s Crunchbase Profile here.
