How to Fix a TV Hit By Lightning or Power Surge

Learn some steps on how to diagnose and repair an LCD TV that was taken out by lightning. This particular TV is a 52" Sony but as long as yours is an lcd tv then these steps to diagnose should be the same.

[NikkidaD]

This video popped up on my feed probably by the divine intervention 😂. I have a Tv that’s been sitting on my dresser for almost a year, from a power surge. I called for repair and was told $250.. I wasn’t sure I wanted to pay that much to repair my tv. Coming across this video, plus actually doing some searches on the topic, this video is by far the best video I’ve come across. I ordered the Multimeter, so we’ll see how it goes when it comes in. Thanks to your video, I believe I can fix the Tv myself! I’m definitely going to try.

[ketanmorajker]

The way you talk, explain and do it is amazing 👌🏻

[FreeLee]

This allowed me to fix my tv for $20 rather than not be able to afford a new one right now. Thank you for posting this.

[LBurou]

I've been watching youtube a long time, and have never seen a more informative discussion with comments and replies by the originator of the video! Well done FregalRepair! You are at the top of the list for helping others! You give me courage to tackle our Visio that is dead from a lightening strike. I bought one of the multimeters linked above, I hope you get credit for that. :-)

[MDavidG]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You for this video and for helping me to find the part I needed to do the master board replacement. A lightning strike fried all my HDMI inputs. I had never dreamed of being able to do the replacement myself but with this video I was able to do it, and the new master board for my 86" TV was only $29.99 plus tax, including shipping. Doing the job was a bit nerve wracking, but I did it and it worked perfectly when I turned it back on. Very kind of you to help others with videos like this!

[rayislooking]

Never thought about the surge coming thru the hdmi ports!

Thanks good to know

[sibb]

brilliantly explained, you've turned quite a daunting task into a simple step by step and now im about to pull my TV apart! thanks for the great video :))

[ElevatorWasher]

My other tv stopped working after lightning one day as well but I can’t fix it because I got rid of it. But in case my new TVs break then I’ll watch this and save it to my playlist.

[ronald]

Very good video. I will have no trouble isolating what to fix with your tutorial 👀... THANKS

[Theleonard]

Well done. Not more information than needed but enough to do the job.

[xenman]

Well done! Ordering my main board and we'll see how it goes.

[noelcreary]

That was very helpful Thank You. I will definitely try to fix my TV with your instructions. 👍👍

[HoomanM]

Fantastic video, pretty much to the point! would you please advise where is the best place to order parts for the TV?

[taezris]

Great and informative video, just got a TV that was struck by lightning from my girlfriend’s family. Gonna give fixing it a shot and see what I can do.

[tekanimaswanganyi]

Thanks for this, my tv was damaged yesterday by lightning, before I buy one, I will try this..I don’t believe in taking it to anyone fro repair, is either I do it myself or buy one, period. Thanks for this video

[EstebanPerez]

Thank you, sir!! And my Bravia has new life!!!

[wenjagameplay]

5:55 thank you!! Can’t wait to go home and try this. My TV was plugged into a surge protector along with several other items including my cable box. My cable box was connected to the TV via HDMI and it’s only my TV and cable box that got damaged. All other items on the surge protector are okay. When I called the cable company to replace the cable box, they cam and simply bypass the HDMI out port on the cable box and used a port (don’t know the name) but the wire that was use to connect to my next tv had a 3.5mm jack end into the cable box and some red and white and yellow ends that went into the TV, RCA I believe…
So the cable box power source seemed to not have been hit only the HDMI cause light was coming from the cable box just no display. The light that normally come on my TV when plugged in doesn’t so maybe it’s my power board and also the main board.. either way I’m excited to go home and try this myself! :) thank you for this wonderful video!!

[Stevepsych]

I didn't hear back from you, but thanks for the video. I got someone else to look at the power board. It looked like the PWM controller melted and I didn't know what else went on so I replaced the power board and presto, it works! Thanks for the video.

[elginjohnson]

Soooo, if the fuse is blown, should I just change the fuse or change the whole power board ? And if I just change the fuse are they a pull our or a solder hook up ? This is a great video got hit by lightning 2 days ago, no power, no standby light. Haven’t pulled it off the wall to look yet, it’s 75 ‘’ RCA and is 130 pounds and I’m 80 years old so I don’t want to take it to a shop, that’s a major job. Thanks again for your video . EJ

[nranas]

very good description, thx a lot.I tested my vizio power supply board ceramic fuse, and it looks like it is opens I will try it now and if works, all the credit is for you.This happened after lightning strike, no power.