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Cleaned tv screen, lost video completely---even inputs do not appear

  • I used a bit of water on a tissue to wipe clean a smear on our small kitchen hdtv. Shortly afterward, we lost the video. Totally no video. Nothing will appear on the screen, no indication of screen input--video 1, 2, 03 3, etc. Apparently the screen cover was a bit loose, and water must have seeped into the innards. Is this a little like dropping a cell phone into the toilet? There was no total immersion. We put the tv atop a furnace vent overnight to dry it out, but this morning there is still no picture. Suggestions, anyone? Thanks much!

  • Answer:

    This sounds more like a connection issue, rather than a water one. Is it possible that somehow somethings has come loose?

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Make that "video 1, 2, or 3, etc."

ragtimepiano

Is the power even coming on? Any sign of life at all?

Brockles

Is it plugged in? Are you sure the outlet works? Was the circuit breaker tripped by any chance?

melissasaurus

Re-adjust the cables leading into the back of the tv.

St. Peepsburg

Agreed, not a water issue. Screens do this "play dead" thing sometimes if they get the smallest amount of water intrusion-- real drama-screens. Oh, the first time I used windex on a monitor, my heart jumped into my throat! But it turned out fine. But since you have moved it around, so you're going to have to re-trace cables and reconnect. Sucks, but cheaper than a new TV. Good luck!

Sunburnt

Yes, plugged in, blue "on" light appears, no connection problems with cables as another tv works fine using same cables.

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