How to fix the pink screen issue on your TV

I ran into the dreaded Pink Screen of death on my TV. This TV is a Panasonic Plasma TV I bought back in 2009. In this video, I explain how I fix the Pink Screen of Death issue.

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[TampaTec]

I had a similar issue but it was the cable box signal causing pink screen. When you're playing Xbox or Playstation on different input do you get a pink screen?

[sciocore]

Had to unplug the cable box and plugin back in to get mine to work. Unplugging and plugin back into the HDMI port did nothing. It's caused by your cable box (or device) overheating. Don't set other devices like a PS4 or other gaming system or anything on the cable box or near a heat source. If there is nothing on the cable box then the cooling fan could be out or building up with dust and not working well... especially if you clear it temporarily and then it does it again (like you mentioned).

[benshare]

My screen turns green and pink. I solve it by turning off the TV and turning back on.

[laurettapayne]

I have this problem, too... and discovered that the REMOTE appears to cause the problem.
(i have an older Sony.)
As long as I use the TV REMOTE to turn the tv on and off, my screen is fine. When I use the Cox cable remote, the screen pinks out every time. Plugging the HDMI cable in and out solves the problem, but so does using the TV remote.

[frankj]

Definitely worked for my mother's 32 inch Sylvania tv. I also switched from HDMI 1 to HDMI 2 port. So far so good 👍

[mortkebab]

The proposed "fix" is the exact problem that I'm looking for a solution to. Waste of time video.

[jermaine]

Unplugged HDMI and screen is back to normal.Thanks!

[tannerd]

Do a Firmware update. I've seen that fix issues when hooking up a TV to a newer device.

[XdKxzery]

Lmaoo as soon as a ad popped up the screen was fixed thank you magician man

[norcal]

Worked like a charm, I had a 75’ LG Nano connected to my Xbox series X and it was giving me the same problem for the last few months. Unplugging the HDMI cord from the console and putting it back in is what fixed it. Thank you very much!!

[Chryledine]

Thanks for the fix. It worked for me. 😊

[nanettethomas]

Hi, Thanks for the info! I turned my computer monitor off and on, and temporarily the Pink was Gone but it came back on.
Then I tried screwing the screws a little tighter to the cable to the monitor and the Pink is Gone! Yes, the cables and connections may be the fix needed. Thanks again!

[hacatan]

When you raise your hand I raise my hand and wanted to shake your hand through the screen 😂

[Wellywakes]

Comments helped. I had the same issue. Found it to be my son switching the HDMI cable between the PlayStation and cable TV box. I just reset the cable box

[bakminster]

Worked for me to change hdmi 2 port to hdmi1 and its working.. thanks :)

[THKLOTTWIZ]

What I did is what it says online to for 2 lets the cable or tv completely is what worked for me!

[L_Swift]

Also if your monitor is purple or something try pushing it in more it worked for me

[The]

disconnecting the power chord from the cable box waiting ten seconds then starting it back up worked perfectly for me everybody i recommend trying that first of all and make sure the hdmi cable is connected properly on both ends

[Wolfie-rmbh]

I have a dvd recorder issue. When dubbing from dvd to hdd it is pink. Ive changed the hdmi cable but no joy. Any suggestions

[krishantkumar]

unplug and replug the power cable to the box. worked for me