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Samsung 2008 Model # LN32A330J1N same with me but the red light is not blinking. it will go on once or twice a day but then won’t go on for 12 hours or so.
@tvs start off by removing all the inputs. Remove everything like your cablebox, coax, DVD whatever you have conencted. Then unplug your TV. Hold the power button for 30-60 seconds. Then plug your TV back in and see if it comes on (do not connect any inputs) If it does, connect one input like a DVD player and see if it works. If it does not you will have to dig deeper. Unplug your TV and remove the back from it.
Check all the board for obvious damage like leaking or bulging capacitors. Samsung has a habit of using substandard capacitors. Those fail and could be one of the reasons for your TV acting the way it does. Post some pictures of all of your boards with your question. That way we can see what you see. Use this guide Adding images to an existing question for that I realize your TV is 10 years old but it may still function with minimal investement. So it would be cheaper to keep yours going that trying to replace it. None of the checks etc. that we are going to suggest on here will cost you anything. If we can narrow it down we can most often also find the parts. Then it will be up to you to determine if you want to spend money on your set.
Hey Dianne, This is most likely an issue with your antenna. It can be that when you try to connect with you remote the TV doesn’t want to catch the signal and that might be a case why your television doesn’t wants to work. Try to maybe first replace the batteries in the remote or try a different remote and then bring your TV to someone who’s willing to fix the antenna for you! Good luck!
