TCL 65S450F no logo, bleeping sounds?

[CapLeaker]

Uhh go office space on that POS

I am torn both ways. One way because I already invested in my eyes unnecessary time into it, but jet the other way too. Maybe it is just a flash fix.

[EazyBone]

Uhh go office space on that POS

[nomoresonys]

Well that's good, have to give them one good mark for not making you drag it back to them to prove it's bad. From what I read, I think a recent update was buggered and gave a lot of tvs the blank screen. I bet you can solve it, hope it isn't a bad panel.

[CapLeaker]

nomoresonys
The lastest scoop is this: we got the money refunded and told to bring the TV to the recycling. What ya think? For shits and giggles should I bring it home and see if it is possible to get it going?
Aaand thanks for post #49. I've tried the reset multiple times and that doesn't go anywhere. The only way I see here is for me to bring it home and check if the panel is shorted or not. If the panel is bad, then she's done anyway. Interesting it becomes putting new software on it somehow. I suppose I also could get a new main board.

I guess I am off to buy a new 65” TV locally tomorrow morning and install that right away.

[nomoresonys]

You need to know that certain name brands don't mean anything anymore, I don't trust any of those, of the well known brands, I don't trust samsung or sony. Many already know this but here's an article describing it: https://www.consumerreports.org/elec...m-a1006320983/

This was for Sam, I know CapLeaker already knows the scoop on all the sh&t tvs.

[nomoresonys]

It seems like a failed update, read where someone fixed theirs with an update thru usb, wasn't much details tho, saw a couple things to try but prolly won't work:

Restarting Your Fire TV Through the Remote Shortcut


If your screen seems frozen, you can restart it using the remote shortcut:

1. Press and hold the ‘Select' button (the circular button in the middle of your remote) and the ‘Play/Pause' button simultaneously for about five seconds.
2. After pressing these buttons, your Fire TV device will start the restart process. You'll see the screen go blank for a moment before the device shuts down and automatically powers back on.

How to Factory Reset a Fire TV Device


If a simple restart doesn't fix the problem, then factory resetting is your next best hope. However, performing a factory reset will return your Fire TV to its original settings, wiping all personal data, apps, and configurations. So, before you consider this option, ensure you have backup arrangements for any important data or know your login credentials. Here's how to reset Fire TV using your remote:



How to Factory Reset Your Fire TV Through Settings:

If your Fire TV is still responsive:

1. Use your Fire TV remote to go to the home screen, then scroll to and select the ‘Settings' option.
2. Within the ‘Settings' menu, find and select ‘My Fire TV.' or “Device and Software.” on other models.
3. Select ‘Reset to Factory Defaults' in the menu. Choosing this option might prompt a warning message, highlighting the data loss involved in the process.
4. Confirm your intention to proceed with the factory reset. Some devices may require you to enter a PIN if you've set up parental controls. Once confirmed, the reset process will begin.

How to Factory Reset Your Fire TV Through Remote Shortcut:

If your screen is frozen, you can also use a shortcut on your remote to execute a factory reset:

1. To initiate the factory reset, press and hold the ‘Back' button and the ‘Right' directional button on your Fire TV remote simultaneously. You need to hold these buttons for about 10 seconds.
2. After holding down the buttons, your Fire TV should display the reset screen. This might take a few moments.
3. Once the reset screen appears, use the remote to select ‘Reset' to confirm your intention to factory reset the device.
4. After confirming the factory reset, your Fire TV will begin the process. Your device may restart several times during the reset.

Once the factory reset is complete, your Fire TV will behave as if it's being turned on for the first time. You will need to go through the setup process, including connecting to Wi-Fi, logging into your Amazon account, and reinstalling any apps or content.

Tips for Troubleshooting Reset Issues


Resetting your Fire TV can usually resolve most of the issues. However, there might be times when the reset process itself encounters problems, or the desired outcome isn't achieved. Here are some practical tips for troubleshooting common reset issues:

• Check if your Fire TV's power cable is plugged in securely to a stable power source. Power fluctuations or loose connections can cause reset problems.
• If your Fire TV does not respond to the remote shortcuts for resetting, ensure your remote batteries are not weak or depleted and that the remote is paired correctly with your device.

[CapLeaker]

How do you know they aren't related. Maybe DOA shorts can be caused by it. We will probably never know

I blame it on sh*t panels that are low grade, sub par OS, etc. All these things that make the TV cheap as F. This TV wasn't DOA. It did work until the darn thing found an update and took it. After that everything went black and stayed black. For what is worth someone bought it on prime day for $500 bucks Canadian. Now all the extra time that I've spent with it (changing the wall mount night, swapping the mount to the new TV, hanging it back on the wall, trying to frig with it, only to figure out now I have to reverse all that and get the old TV back on the wall temporarily until this one is repaired or replaced, then I can start from scratch again) is that really worth saving a couple hundred bucks? I mean if I don't have anything better to do, sure, but I am flat out.
I suppose there is another underlying problem these year, where others made certain cheap ass decisions overruling me and shit stops working so I can go and fix it.

[Diah]

How do you know they aren't related. Maybe DOA shorts can be caused by it. We will probably never know

LOL... transportation never the issue.. thing about one manufacture close to yours doors bit its products rubbish ..
thought TVs come from Malaysia or China to Germany... but they hold over 10 years

[EazyBone]

That's not what we are talking about here. We are talking about things like shorted panels etc. not shipping damage as such.

How do you know they aren't related. Maybe DOA shorts can be caused by it. We will probably never know

[nomoresonys]

Going by some first hand experience and lots of research, I see less LG, Vizio and Sharp tvs in need of repair compared to the others, now on sharp, that probably refers to BEFORE the chinese acquired them, haven't dealt with any of the newer Sharps myself so can't comment on that but since hisense acquired them, they have more than likely gone to sh#t. Now they have changed hands again so who knows. I have a Sharp from 2007 used extensively, never a problem still going strong and a 70 inch 2013 with the side cof diy repair. Can see no difference in detail even looking very closely. One great feature of the sharp is it can be finely calibrated, many tvs can't be calibrated to that degree.

[nomoresonys]

You need to know that certain name brands don't mean anything anymore, I don't trust any of those, of the well known brands, I don't trust samsung or sony. Many already know this but here's an article describing it: https://www.consumerreports.org/elec...m-a1006320983/

[CapLeaker]

well i think you are using HDMI 1.4 the 2 & 2.1 really have problem if the out source was 1.4.as there huge different by Hz
in yours case i think you need firmware on MBR format mode FAT32 stick and do the hard reset as you did before while the stick at USB Ver 2.. not 3

Thinking about what you said and your right, These are older HDMI cables. I suppose I gave it away anyhow by saying I am replacing EH series Samsung TV.

[Diah]

I am running two HDMI cables at work that are 10m long about 30ft, no problem. Funny thing is this TCL TV supposed to replace an older Samsung EH series. Hopefully this TCL problem is getting fixed somehow real soon, other that that I'll have to change the TV and wall mount to fit the old one for temporary purpose. Did I curse already at that thing already today again?

well i think you are using HDMI 1.4 the 2 & 2.1 really have problem if the out source was 1.4.as there huge different by Hz
in yours case i think you need firmware on MBR format mode FAT32 stick and do the hard reset as you did before while the stick at USB Ver 2.. not 3

[CapLeaker]

New tvs in Canada come from Mexico, got a long way to ship. I'm surprised any tvs make it there. 2-3000 miles in a semi, switch stations every 3-500 miles. Shit happens.

All tv brands got problems. When you come to a repair thread all your gonna see is bad tvs.. so we see the 1-5 percent of tvs that are bad and think they all bad.

That's not what we are talking about here. We are talking about things like shorted panels etc. not shipping damage as such.

[CapLeaker]

Why we blame LG.. HDMI are depending on version . so each version had its own cable and the out put source should match too.. when the game start with 2 different version.. only the strong signal will be registered, and HDMI cable should no more longer than 1.5m, but if the version passed and output source had strong db signal we can go with 10m HDMI cable

I am running two HDMI cables at work that are 10m long about 30ft, no problem. Funny thing is this TCL TV supposed to replace an older Samsung EH series. Hopefully this TCL problem is getting fixed somehow real soon, other that that I'll have to change the TV and wall mount to fit the old one for temporary purpose. Did I curse already at that thing already today again?

[EazyBone]

New tvs in Canada come from Mexico, got a long way to ship. I'm surprised any tvs make it there. 2-3000 miles in a semi, switch stations every 3-500 miles. Shit happens.

All tv brands got problems. When you come to a repair thread all your gonna see is bad tvs.. so we see the 1-5 percent of tvs that are bad and think they all bad.

[Diah]

because they seem to have an issue with HDMI input sometimes not wanting to be recognized so you play hell getting it working again

Why we blame LG.. HDMI are depending on version . so each version had its own cable and the out put source should match too.. when the game start with 2 different version.. only the strong signal will be registered, and HDMI cable should no more longer than 1.5m, but if the version passed and output source had strong db signal we can go with 10m HDMI cable

[CapLeaker]

My question is there any good brands left that actually have good quality and have longevity because what I keep reading is forum I see a lot of brands with all kinds of issues

That is a very good question. It almost deserves its own thread.

[sam_sam_sam]

That's why the right to repair is very important. nomoresonys also correctly mentioned in a previous post #9 he didn't think I would buy a TCL on purpose. Correct! These brands haven't convinced me yet. He is also unfortunately correct on the Samsung brand going to shits.. I guess there are good and bad series, but TCL and Hisense do stick out like a turd on some drug addicts butt laying on a sidewalk.
Also if you look on TCL failures of any kind, you'll be greeted with hundreds of pages of reading material for your pleasure,

My question is there any good brands left that actually have good quality and have longevity because what I keep reading is forum I see a lot of brands with all kinds of issues I have two LG brand TVs and have had for at least four or five years now but if I have to replace one what do I go with because I have been in Sam's club
and I can not believe the price of 55 to 65 inch TVs sets outrageous prices for them for what quality are they I used to buy Philip brand TVs but they for a while were hard to find and I found that there quality had slipped somewhat so then I went to LG brand but I now question there quality because they seem to have an issue with HDMI input sometimes not wanting to be recognized so you play hell getting it working again

[nomoresonys]

Oh wait, it is good for cross country skiing, but I'd rather revisit the cliff than do that, lol. One of the most boring "sports" on earth. Can't even bear to watch it during the olympics. Curling may be ranked lower but I think it beats cross country hands down, reminds me of shuffleboard on ice.