Samsung TV went pop and cut off while I was watching it

[SGrem]

6.5 yrs old.
Watching TV like normal.
POP! Blank screen. Im sure some circuit or internal fuse blew out. Smelled a little electrical burnt smell behind the TV. Unplugged and its dead.

Anybody been down that road? Worth it to fix internal fuse or replace the board or whatever??? Is it worth it to mess with? Or put it at the street in the box that a new tv comes in?

[On The Hook]

Depends on if it was a cheap or high end tv. Check YouTube for your model and you’ll likely find out if it’s cheap and easy or hard and expensive to fix.

[LouReed]

In my experience, Samsung is like the Toyota of flat screen TVs. One of mine has to be closing in on 20 years with nary an issue

[RapturEd]

Just drop it off at the local TV repair shop (Emitts Fix It Shop) they'll have it ready for you in a month or so. 🙃

[Djwag94]

It might be a waste of time but I’d call Samsung customer support and tell them about it popping & smoking and being a possible fire hazard. Ya never know. 🤷♂️
1800-726-7864

[Reba3825]

It might be a waste of time but I’d call Samsung customer support and tell them about it popping & smoking and being a possible fire hazard. Ya never know. 🤷♂️
1800-726-7864

This is exactly what I did with a similar problem and they sent me a replacement part and it was easy to install and it worked perfectly. Easy peasey.

[Matt]

SGrem weird. Samsung TV is pretty overpriced and what usually happens ( not in this case) is that Samsung stops developing apps for whatever version of tv operating system came with that generation TV. Safest bet is to stick with roku. We still have a Samsung TV that I had to stick a roku box on it for offloading the app features of the TV to something that can stay up to date. I know you said you were watching TV but just pointing that out.

Tvs are throw away devices these days. Had the backlight go out on a Roku a while back and replaced it (tv) for 350 bucks.

[WillieT]

Buy an LG, much better than Samsung. I had 2 Samsungs and had picture problems with both of them. I now have 2 LGs which have better picture quality, but have had no problems. True, one is only about 6 months old, but the other is almost 7 years old.

[Retired]

The first thing I would do is Google the symptoms and see what comes back regarding a potential fix. I had a Samsung TV that 1/3 of the screen went black. I Googled the symptoms and found a video by some guy in Australia on how to repair it, including parts from Amazon. I ordered the parts, took it apart, did the repair, put it back together, and it worked perfectly. You might also get as lucky.

[wfishtx]

I wouldn't spend too much time trying to diagnose and fix it, but I would at least look into it. If its super easy and cheap then by all means go that route.

Like someone else said, TVs now days are throw aways they've gotten so cheap. I just bought my daughter a 55" for her college house and it was $200 on sale at Walmart. If she can get 3 years out of it, I'm a happy camper.

If you do replace it, I'd also recommend an LG. We bought an LG about 4 years ago and its still going strong with no issues.

[tec]

In the mid 1900's things like TV's, washing machines, and refrigerators lasted a very long time. Not so much anymore.

[Boom!]

They also took twelve minutes to come on and warm up the tubes. Lol

[OneDayScratch]

Sounds like a new target for the range.

Sam's has various makes for cheap. We've been toying with getting a couple so we can watch YT vids in stereo....

[RTRIDER]

Just replaced my 19 year old Samsung 52” we paid $4200 for when they first came out. Bought a new Samsung 65” for $400. My choice came by looking at side by side pictures in the store. I’m not brand loyal. To me, the Samsung had the best picture quality. We got it @ Bestbuy. They took the old one for disposal.

To me the picture and sound is not as good as the 19 year old one. There are more expensive ones that probably would improve sound and color, but wasn’t interested in a $1000++ TV. If this one last 10 years, I’ll be satisfied. Wish I had bought the 85”.

[Hooked]

We replaced our 65" Samsung several years back with the 85". Love it. The 65" is packaged up in the workshop in case this one fails.

[Captain Dave]

I would say trash it, its not worth a possible fire. X221. Go with the LG's

Conroe AI Data center says the following:

burnt smell and blank screen mean your Samsung TV likely has a failed power board or a shorted internal component. Always on top for reviews and Capt Dave has one. lol

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Immediate Safety Steps

• Unplug the TV right away from the wall outlet to prevent more damage or fire risk.

• Leave it unplugged for at least 30 minutes so internal capacitors can lose their stored electrical charge.

• Do not open the back panel unless you know how to safely handle high-voltage electronics.

What Likely Happened

• Blown Power Fuse: Many Samsung power supply boards have a small, soldered-on glass or surface-mount fuse that blows during a power surge or internal short.

• Short-Circuited Component: A failed capacitor, diode, or MOSFET transistor on the power board often makes a "pop" sound and creates a sharp, electrical burning smell before failing completely.

• Backlight Failure: Sometimes an LED backlight strip shorts out and triggers the power board to shut down completely to protect itself.

How to Diagnose and Fix

• Check for Warranty: Look up your purchase date or model serial number. If you bought it recently, contact Samsung Support for repair options.

• Inspect the Board (If Experienced): If you take off the back cover, look closely at the power supply board. Look for black soot marks, bulging or leaking capacitors, or a visibly charred fuse.

• Replace the Board: Repair shops or DIY fixes usually involve replacing the entire power supply board rather than soldering a new fuse, because a blown fuse usually means another part failed first. Replacement boards typically cost between $50 and $150 depending on your exact model.

[OneDayScratch]

Just replaced my 19 year old Samsung 52” we paid $4200 for when they first came out. Bought a new Samsung 65” for $400. My choice came by looking at side by side pictures in the store. I’m not brand loyal. To me, the Samsung had the best picture quality. We got it @ Bestbuy. They took the old one for disposal.

To me the picture and sound is not as good as the 19 year old one. There are more expensive ones that probably would improve sound and color, but wasn’t interested in a $1000++ TV. If this one last 10 years, I’ll be satisfied. Wish I had bought the 85”.

We bought a sound bar and sub set up with the old TV and its telling its age lately. It crackles loudly if the TV is shut off first. Very annoying.

If we do get another, we'll get a new sound system too.

Everything has planned obsolescence now and unfortunately, this is the world we live in when it comes to tech.

[Flounderface]

I got the Sony Grand Wega in 2006. Replaced it three years ago, Sony Bravia. Picture is incredible. Sound is decent, better than most. But we have our sound through 8 speaker surround now, so TV audio is a non issue.

My next TV will probably be a lower budget, really not sure how much my eyes can tell the difference anymore.