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Why Should YOU Shop at TVpartsToday?
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7 Settings to Change on Your Smart TV: How to Improve Your Viewing Experience
Optimizing your TV’s settings can dramatically improve picture quality, comfort, and overall viewing enjoyment without replacing the hardware. Key adjustments include lowering sharpness to avoid artificial edge enhancement, disabling motion...
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Understanding LVDS Cables in TVs: How They Work & Why They Matter
LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) cables are essential in modern TVs for transmitting high-speed video data from the main board to the T-Con board and panel with low power consumption, reduced...
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The Dreaded "Clicking" Sound: What It Means for Your TV & How to Fix It
If your TV makes a clicking sound but won’t turn on, it usually means the power supply board is working and trying to engage, but another component - most often...
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The IR Sensor Board: What It Is & How To Fix It
If your TV remote stops working but the TV’s buttons still function, the issue may be a faulty IR (infrared) sensor - the component that receives signals from your remote....
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8 Common Mistakes Made When Replacing TV Parts (And How to Avoid Them)
DIY TV repair can save money, but common mistakes - like replacing the wrong board, skipping proper diagnosis, forgetting static precautions, or misplacing screws and cables - often lead to...
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TV Has Sound but No Picture: What That Means & How to Fix It
If your smart TV has sound but no picture, don’t panic - the issue is often a failed backlight, T-Con board, or power supply board. Start with the flashlight test:...
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Power Cycling in Your TV: What It Is & How to Fix It
TV power cycling is a frustrating issue where your TV repeatedly restarts, often getting stuck on the logo screen or shutting off after a few seconds. This symptom is typically...
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Bigger or Smaller: Which TVs Have Better Picture?
TV size alone doesn’t determine picture quality - it’s a combination of resolution, screen technology, and viewing distance that truly matters. While smaller TVs can appear sharper with 1080p due...
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Smart TV Prices: Why Do They Vary So Greatly?
TV prices can vary wildly due to differences in screen technology (LED vs. QLED vs. OLED), resolution (from 720p to 8K), size, smart features, audio quality, brand reputation, and premium...
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External Audio Devices: What to Do When They Fall Silent
If your soundbar or external speaker isn’t working with your TV, the issue often lies in incorrect settings or connection problems - most commonly involving HDMI ARC, optical cables, or...
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Signs of Damage: What to Look for On Your TV's Circuit Boards
Before replacing a TV circuit board, a simple visual inspection can reveal common signs of damage like burn marks, bulging capacitors, corrosion, cracked solder joints, and broken traces. This article...
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What's With All These Numbers? Model vs. Board vs. Part Numbers, Explained
Understanding the differences between a TV's model number, board number, and part number is essential when ordering replacement circuit boards. The model number identifies the entire TV unit and is...
