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Can TV remote controls be repaired?

Author

Christopher Pierce

Published Mar 18, 2026

Can TV remote controls be repaired?

I have repaired a quite a few faulty remote controls and most often they are repairable. Repairing your remote should give you more satisfaction as you get to keep the remote you are used to. Common faults are: some buttons not working, not working at all, corroded battery terminals.

What to do when your TV won’t turn on?

Press the POWER button on the TV. Press the POWER button on the supplied remote control. If the TV turns on and off using the POWER button on the TV but doesn’t respond to the POWER button on the remote control, troubleshoot the remote control.

Why is my TV remote control not working?

Certain fluorescent lights or LED bulbs can interfere with the remote control signal and cause it to malfunction. 6. Certain electronic components can cause interference with the remote signal. Turn off any external components near the TV to see if they are causing the remote control “NOT WORKING” issue.

Why is my LG TV not turning on?

Any force applied at odd angles can damage the fragile glass front. Above is a a picture of the back side of a typical TV. The left picture is my LG 42LN5300 and the right picture is my Samsung LN46A550, but all TVs are similar.

How to reset the remote control on a TV?

1 Change the remote control batteries (AAA or AA batteries) with new high quality batteries. 2 Reset the TV by unplugging the TV power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Wait 5 minutes and plug the TV power cord back into the wall outlet. 4 Check to see if the remote now works with the TV.

Certain fluorescent lights or LED bulbs can interfere with the remote control signal and cause it to malfunction. 6. Certain electronic components can cause interference with the remote signal. Turn off any external components near the TV to see if they are causing the remote control “NOT WORKING” issue.

What to do if your TV won’t turn on?

Troubleshooting a TV that won’t turn on can be tricky. In some situations, it may actually be on, but just showing you a black screen. The key is the red standby light, a little red light at the edge of the TV that you aim the remote at.

What can I do if my TV remote control is broken?

You can replace your exact remote control easily. Go online and type in the model number of your broken remote control. You can purchase any type of remote control even if it is from your cable or satellite company.

Why does my Roku remote not work with my TV?

When you first set up a Roku player, it should automatically pair with your remote control. In fact, newer models will even pair your remote control directly with your TV, so you can control volume and power settings, too. The trouble is that a variety of factors can disrupt this pairing, from shaky Wi-Fi to a factory reset.