Android Troubleshooting Tips - TV W/ a Stuck Black Screen Fix

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Here's What to Do](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Ftv-has-sound-but-the-screen-is-black%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202402021700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d6c05b069-24ac0255-2b1a-4522-9256-db71cddadecd-000000/9DIdWH2RPEWNwlKUWuI-XroZGHc=359) [A TV mounted in a too high position above a fireplace.](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Ftv-has-sound-but-the-screen-is-black%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=HTG-202402021700%26utm_source=HTG-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTFAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018d6c05b069-24ac0255-2b1a-4522-9256-db71cddadecd-000000/L3cfj-rUcfQA8TCE-YblglQAGng=359) You turn on the TV, all set to indulge in your favorite show. The indicator light flickers on, and the speakers are playing back sound, but hold on a second—what's this? The screen remains pitch black. Let's find a way to fix it. 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