tv not working ? Any tips ?

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I know it's a lame question to ask - I've tried changing the batteries in the remote and even changed the fuse in the plug - I've tested the plug socket ( plugged an air freshener in and it worked ) but my bedroom tv just won't switch on ! It's only about 18months old - surely it shouldn't have died already ?!
Can anyone offer any other suggestions?!
Thanks in advance !

Will it come in if you open the front or side panel and press the channel buttons manually?

What type of TV is it?

Hi - thanks for replying - it's a Bush tv/DVD player - it's not starting even when I hit the manual on / off switch at the back - just changed the fuse again for a brand new one out of a packet - still nothing !!!

Bush LED 24970DVDFH DW

Sounds as though it has died.

What was the warranty on it? I think if it came with a 12 month warranty but has failed like this after just 18 months you could legitimately say it isn't fit for purpose. I'd contact the manufacturer and see what they will do in these circumstances.

Probably the capacitors on the power pack bulging/failed

Maplins sell them and a thin tipped soldering iron with low heat output will desolder and re fit

Where the power cable ends on the circuit board will be the capacitors, if that's the problem they will be bulging at the tops.

If the power light is on but no show of picture on screen could be inverter failed. Again just undo case and below screen usually is a 5 inch by half inch inch wide circuit board , this is the inverter converts 12 volt to 239/40 to sine wave. replace and voila picture (sometimes)
Laptops all have one below the screen. They convert domestic power to a sine wave that is 12 volts , but gives the same effect as 239/49 v

Desoldering graphics chips capacitors laptop power socket all within the diyr
Just need patience and the right soldering iron

I have rescued many laptops with broken power sockets. The job would cost at least £100 in a outlet. Socket can be had on ebay for a couple of pounds . The day's of mending will soon be compulsory for many as our economy is failing. It's terminal from where I am seeing

I would contact both the shop where you bought it and the manufacturer. 18 months is not a reasonable lifespan for a television, so you have good legal grounds for asking them to repair/replace it.

I certainly wouldn't consider getting a soldering iron to it, as they would then say that you had broken it while messing around

I think the consumer rights are only 12 months on most products

Get a soldering iron you know you want to

A soldering iron in anyone but a halfwits hands is quite safe

You dont even have to put the cat out

Don't forget the flux and thin solder wire too

Thank you all - I think I will take it into the shop and see what they say ! If they leave me to deal with it I might just head over to Maplins !! Thanks again !