So i have a really old 42lc7d tv which had the caps replaced and the hdmi ports repaired. The tv still works well. The one problem im having is when i try to use the firestick, the firestick splash screen will come up and then the screen goes black. I tried all of the resolution settings on the firestick and none worked. Im thinking it could be a problem with the handshake. I know the ports work because other devices work on them. Im thinking a firmware update might fix it but i see lg removed firmware from their site for this tv. Im wondering if there is any online database for older firmware for this model or if a software upgrade will even fix it.
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and your firestick works fine on another tv? -
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had a similar issue about 6 years ago with a sony kdl, its kind of hazy now, but every time I would pick hdmi then try powering firestick the screen would blank out, like maybe the mainboard just couldn't handle that extra stress or something, tv played fine from antenna also. I didn't have an extra hdmi device to try at the time I was messing with it, I think I replaced the mainboard to fix it.Last edited by nomoresonys; 03-24-2022, 05:14 PM.Comment
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ya It works fine on another tv. I tried two firesticks on it actually and both did the same. Im not replacing the board. Not worth it in my opinion. It seems like after the firestick splash screen that the resolution changes and the tv cant adjust to it. Other hdmi devices work. The satellite receiver works fine.Originally posted by nomoresonys View PostComment
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Does firestick have usb to power it? Are you plugging it into TV?I assume no responsibility for any stupid suggestions I might post.Comment
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Ya it has usb which goes to an adapter into a wall outlet.Originally posted by dskall View PostComment
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OK. Some tv's can't supply enough current through usb to power roku etc.I assume no responsibility for any stupid suggestions I might post.Comment
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Ya thats why im thinking it's the handshake. I was thinking a firmware upgrade may have fixed it but it still might be too oldOriginally posted by dskall View PostComment
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