{"id":1996,"date":"2023-02-23T07:53:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T07:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/?p=1996"},"modified":"2023-10-05T06:25:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T06:25:17","slug":"insignia-tv-wont-turn-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/insignia-tv-wont-turn-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Insignia TV Won\u2019t Turn On (This Should Fix It!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Insignia is a well-regarded brand for affordable yet high-quality TVs. Owned by Best Buy, Insignia’s 4K TVs come at about half the price of comparable models from other manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although these TVs usually offer great value for money, they can run into occasional issues. However, most of these problems are minor and easy to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not long ago, I helped my aunt troubleshoot her Insignia TV. It had been working well for over a year when it suddenly wouldn’t turn on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After some research and note-taking, I was able to rectify the problem and get her TV up and running again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, I thought I\u2019d share my expanded notes and explain the proven fixes for an Insignia TV that won\u2019t turn on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Clever Fix<\/strong>

Carry out a power cycle by disconnecting the TV from the power source and leaving it unplugged for at least a minute. While waiting, long press the power button for about 30 seconds. Once a minute is up, plug the TV back in and attempt to turn it on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why won\u2019t my Insignia TV turn on?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually, the main culprit is system bugs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a fun fact: When you turn off your Insignia TV without unplugging it, it doesn’t fully shut down. Instead, it goes into standby mode so you can power it on quickly next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, not fully powering down can lead to the buildup of residual electrical charges and system bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This accumulation can cause various glitches, like the TV not turning on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, other reasons might be causing your Insignia TV not to turn on. These can range from a faulty power outlet or cord, a non-working remote, incorrect input source, a broken backlight, or even a burned-out power supply board.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do I fix my Insignia TV that won\u2019t turn on?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perform a power cycle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your Insignia TV isn’t turning on, the first step is to perform the Clever Fix (power cycle).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unplug your TV from the outlet and wait at least a minute. Meanwhile, press and hold the power button for 30 seconds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the minute’s up, plug your TV back in and power it up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process is also known as a soft reset, which should be your go-to solution when your TV isn\u2019t cooperating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned earlier, Insignia TVs stay in standby mode when turned off, which can result in a buildup of residual charges and system bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A power cycle drains these charges and fully resets your TV, eliminating any system glitches in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method fixes the issue about 80% of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019re in the other 20% and the power cycle didn\u2019t do the trick, don\u2019t panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are more troubleshooting steps to try, which I’ll outline below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Here’s a quick tip: Insignia TV’s have power indicator lights. When your TV is off but still plugged in, this light is on, indicating the TV is in standby mode. But when you turn on the TV, the power indicator light should go off.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the power indicator light stays on (after pressing power)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Examine your Insignia TV remote<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ever tried turning on your TV using its physical power button?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know it may sound trivial, but trust me on this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Numerous people have panicked thinking their TV was broken when the actual issue was just with their remote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how many times you hit the power button on your remote, if it’s not working, your TV won’t wake up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There could be several reasons why your remote isn’t working. Common issues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n