9 Ways To Fix Toshiba TV Black Screen Issue

With a strong market presence, Toshiba has been a mainstay in consumer electronics for a very long time. Honestly, it is one of the most trusted brands for me, and anyone who knows me would attest to the same. In fact, Toshiba, especially its Fire TV lineup, would be the only manufacturer able to compete with Samsung’s smart LED lineup.

But imagine buying a Toshiba Smart TV and having it suddenly stop working, or coming home from a long day to find that your TV won’t show an image. Whether you have a Toshiba Fire TV that runs on Amazon’s Fire OS or a Toshiba TV operating on Android 9.0, the occasional malfunction of the device is common. Well, this was my ordeal a few days ago, and that’s how I decided to write about the Toshiba TV black screen.

You can easily fix Toshiba Tv black screen by turning off the sleep mode, checking for loose power connection and HDMI cables. If nothing works, then restart the TV.

The troubleshoots mentioned in the article are well researched by me and even tested personally on my own device. So, without any further ado, let’s dwell on the know-how of troubleshooting a Toshiba TV that exhibits a black screen. 

How To Fix Toshiba TV Black Screen Issue?

The issue of the ‘Toshiba TV black screen’ might make you believe that it is time to replace your TV. However, the television not turning on can be the result of many causes. If your Toshiba TV doesn’t turn on, your TV may still not be dead, and you may be able to easily repair it using some troubleshoots.

1. Check The Power Supply Of Your Toshiba TV

If your Toshiba TV is not getting the proper power supply, the TV obviously will not turn on, and you will see nothing else but a black screen on your TV. The underlying reason for this could be a faulty wall outlet which can be easily fixed. 

You can connect your TV to another outlet to check if your TV works. Alternatively, you can test the wall outlet where you plugged in your TV with either a multimeter or another device. 

Once you have ruled out the possibility of a faulty wall outlet, you should turn to the other fixes if your TV still exhibits a black screen.

2. Ensure That the Power Cable Of Your Toshiba TV Is Not Frayed

Using gadgets for a long time often results in frayed wires and cables. If your Toshiba TV won’t turn on and you notice that the TV power cable is frayed, you must check if there is internal damage to your cable. If you suspect internal damage, check with a local hardware store to assess the damage with specialized equipment. Replacing the frayed wires will help you resolve the issue of black screen.

3. Check The HDMI Cable Of Your Toshiba TV

If the power cable of your Toshiba TV is in good condition and is well connected to the power supply, there is a possibility that the HDMI cable that is attached to the TV is either faulty or is not connected well which is resulting in black screen.

Check the HDMI port for any dust buildup if there are no obvious physical symptoms of wear and strain.

Here’s how

• Step 1: Turn off your Toshiba  TV
• Step 2: Remove the HDMI cable from its port.
• Step 3: Ensure that the port does not accumulate dust, as dust in ports tends to break the circuit. You can clean the traces of dust in the port using a blow dryer.
• Step 4: Wait for 15 seconds.
• Step 5: Plug the HDMI cable back into the port

This method may help you resolve the issue of the Toshiba TV black screen if the HDMI connection was interrupted. However, if you still have no luck, try replacing the HDMI cable to rule out the possibility of a malfunctioning cable. 

4. Disconnect All The Third Party Devices From Your Toshiba TV

If you have a third-party device like a PlayStation, Chromecast, or a soundbar connected to your TV, it is important to know that any fault with your third-party device may result in your Toshiba TV screen turning black. Some of the connected devices may make the TV less functional. Disconnect all the gadgets and restart the TV to make sure this is not the case.

5. Ensure That The Sleep Timer On Your Toshiba TV Is Turned Off

I heard of an experience where the user almost called Toshiba customer service to repair his TV that exhibited a black screen until he realized that his TV had an active sleep timer.

An activated sleep timer turns off the TV automatically at the set time. It is a fantastic feature to monitor screen time for children or if you have the habit of sleeping on the couch while watching TV. 

However, if the feature gets activated accidentally, you may experience a Toshiba screen blackout that you cannot explain. Hence, it is important that you rule out the possibility of the activated sleep time on your Toshiba TV before reaching out for help.

Here’s how you can do so,

• Step 1: Go to the Menu section of your Toshiba TV.
• Step 2: Select Power and navigate to the Sleep timer option.
• Step 3: Turn off the Sleep Timer.

6. Turn Off Power Saving Mode On Your Toshiba TV

In the times when environmental issues should be crucially acted upon, power saver mode turns off your TV when there is no activity for a set period of time. There is a possibility that if you are wondering why your Toshiba Tv screen goes black suddenly is because of this mode being activated. Though the indicator light on the TV does notify about the activated feature, it is not uncommon for users to ignore it.

The issue can be resolved easily by turning off the Power Saving mode following the steps given below.

• Step 1: Go to the Menu icon on your Toshiba TV
• Step 2: Select the Preferences option or Set Up icon and press OK
• Step 3: Click on Automatica Power Down
• Step 4: Turn it off and click on OK

7. Power Cycle Your Toshiba TV

If none of the above fixes worked for you yet, try power cycling the TV as the step fixes bugs, aborts unresponsive programs, and restarts your device afresh. I cannot count the number of times power cycling my devices helped me fix them.

Follow the steps given below to power cycle your Toshiba TV.

• Step 1: Press the power button on your Toshiba TV to turn off the TV.
• Step 2: Unplug the power cord of the TV.
• Step 3: Wait for 45-60 seconds.
• Step 4: Replug the power cord.
• Step 5: Turn on the TV again using the power button.

8. Reset Your Toshiba TV

If you had no luck with any of the above fixes, your final-ditch attempt to turn on your Toshiba  TV would be to reset your device. But this fix is only applicable if your Toshiba Tv screen goes black randomly but is not completely black. 

However, this step will erase any stored data and restore the system to the default settings. Hence, you will have to initialize and set up your Toshiba  TV again after the issue is resolved.

Following are the steps to reset your Toshiba TV.

• Step 1: Press the Settings button on your TV remote.
• Step 2: Navigate to Set Up
• Step 3: Select Device Preferences
• Step 4: Click on Reset 
• Step 5: Select Yes to confirm

9. Contact Toshiba Customer Support For Critical Damage

A critical hardware issue like a faulty motherboard is also an unfortunate reason why you may be facing the issue of ‘Toshiba TV no picture.’ In such cases, none of the above fixes will work for you, and you will have to connect to a professional or connect with Toshiba Customer Support for repair assistance and Toshiba TV black screen of death fix. 

Toshiba offers a twelve-month warranty on their TVs and accessories if purchased from an authorized Toshiba TV store, Toshiba TV website, or Amazon. Toshiba has an excellent reputation for its smooth repair and replacement process. 

FAQs

Q1. My Toshiba TV screen goes black randomly but gets fine when I power it back on. How can I fix the issue?

Answer – If your Toshiba TV screen goes black randomly, the issue could be because of an interrupted HDMI connection. Try replacing the cable to see if the TV works fine. Another possibility why you are facing the issue could be that the power button on your Toshiba TV remote is stuck that powers off the TV frequently. To fix Toshiba TV remote issues, read one of my past articles.

Q2. I am facing an issue with lines on my Toshiba TV screen. How can I resolve the problem?

Answer – If you see lines on your Toshiba TV screen, then make sure your HDMI connections are secured. Power-cycle your system for a quick reset, clean the cable pins and be wary of internal corrosion. If the problem persists, check for hardware and panel damage to get to the bottom of the issue. To read more about shelving the issue in detail, refer to my past article about lines on the Toshiba TV screen.

Q3. How can you tell whether the screen of your TV is damaged?

Answer – Dead pixels, lines, and bars are the most glaring indications of a damaged screen. Equally noticeable symptoms are a fading, flickering, and hazy image quality or distorted hues of your smart TV. 

Q4. My Toshiba TV turns on, but the black screen exhibits upon powering on. What should I do to resolve the issue?

Answer – If the Toshiba TV is turning on but has a black screen, there is a high possibility that the HDMI cable is either not connected well or is damaged. Look out for dust in the HDMI port and replace the cable if needed to resolve the issue.

Final Words

Now that you know that the Toshiba TV black screen issue can most likely be fixed unless there is a critical hardware issue with your device, the article must have helped you fix the issue. 

If any of the troubleshooting methods worked for you and helped you DIY-repair your TV, do write to me in the comment section. Also, post your queries about any more issues related to smart home entertainment, and I will try my best to help you out.