How to fix a VIZIO TV that won't turn on ($600 SAVED)

This TV model was a VIZIO e550i-b2e.
The issue was the power light would come on, but then fade away and the TV would not turn on. After solving my issue and researching further, there is a known common issue with the power and backlight board pin connector. Simply re-solder these pins and it should fix your issue.
If this is not your problem, look very closely at the power supply board for any sign and burnt resistors/capacitors or burning on the board.
This was my parents TV and I saved them $600.
I would be happy to try to help out with any other issues as these TVs are generally pretty easy to fix as long as the entire board isn't shot. Even in this case you can buy a replacement board for about $70. With TVs so cheap today, might not be worth it. But if you are on a strict budget it is an option.

[@brianthesignguy]

Thanks so much! I got the same model for free and it’s perfect for my man corner. It went out this week and I didn’t want to drop $500 to replace it. I also didn’t want to sacrifice. Me and my son play a lot of split screen gaming on it 54”. Anyway I shined a led light on it and could see that the images were still there. I saw your video and thought why not give it a shot. My pins were super loose. I did add more solder but those pins are super close so I took off most of what I put on. Start to finish took maybe 30 minutes. Me and my son give you a big thanks for this dude!

[@austinmcafee6413]

Thank you for this video! My soldering iron tip was too big to effectively use on that small of pin, but I ended up using the tiniest dab of super glue between the bottom of the chip and the board and held it in place. I had to be super careful putting the board back in and connecting the pins but it worked! Solder is definitely the best long term route, but in case anyone doesn't have access to one, super glue will work.

[@BlondieSL]

Good catch on that connector and it sure makes sense that this would be the problem. Clearly, having 2 boards joined with a solid connector is going to cause tension on some of the pins. The only thing that I HIGHLY recommend, if anyone finds this problem on their sets, is after you re solder those connections, take off the OTHER BOARD and re solder the connections on that connector too. If one has bad solder joints, the other will AND you might not even see them easily as they can be hairline cracks.

[@dexthecat]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a Vizio 480i-B2 and this fix worked like a charm. I was so close to throwing it in the garbage. I'm so glad I didn't!

[@ClassicTV4U]

I purchased an E390-A1 Vizio in 2013 for $409.00. Now, I know it's a ten-year-old appliance but, it still comes on about 40% of the time with the remote (side power button was broken out of "frustration" on my part!!) I have recently purchased a new TV, but I am going to take some time and take the Vizio apart before I chunk it because it is doing exactly what it says in your description--power light coming on, fading away and TV not turning on. So yeah--I HAVE to try this first.... thanks for the video.

[@peytonmcvay3519]

Just fixed my Vizio thanks so much!

[@rebeccasmith5348]

hears word soldering iorn no one: me: realizing I don't have one.....throws tv.

[@regibson23]

$10 at harbor freight.

[@justinweier4099]

Thanks for posting this video man. Pulling the power board and resoldering the corner contacts fixed my issue!

[@lcdgolf]

My 2017 P55-C1 went dead after turn on. I was able to fix it by tightening the ground cable on the power supply board.

[@heatherhart6673]

Worked just as it said it would

[@playboyrwin]

Hi I have a Vizio e55 c2 with the same problem I changed both the main unit and power supply board but it didn't work I still have the same issue can you help please

[@lourias]

I was just given a TV with this exact problem as described. I will take the back off tomorrow, and double check it. Thank you.

[@nicklikesradio]

I have same issue with power led turning on and fading away. However, the screen does light up and "Vizio" does appear on the screen for 5-10 seconds.

[@wombwithaview3362]

awesome !! ty

[@joshrobbins7896]

Thats what was wrong with mine and I'm about to fix it.

[@mrbmp09]

its not a SHORT,, its a bad connection. A short is any circuit that is shorter than it was supposed to be, hence the title "short".

[@103964988]

easy there, killer

[@trevorjames8521]

I just bought a new power supply board just the Sam thing keeps happening any help?

[@curtcramer3147]

I think my Vizio E480i-2 has this problem, I took the back off and didn’t see anything obvious. I didn’t take any boards out. Put back on and it worked for a couple hours and went black. I took my hand and smacked the back cover and the picture came back. I’m going to take it back apart, seems like a loose connection like this. Will post again if it works.

[@jorgeferrer842]

Hola amigo como puedo conseguir la fuente de poder saludos

[@domwings4329]

I was happy w my Vizio for a long time but recently it’s so buggy. I probably won’t buy another one since other brands are the same price

[@billfusionenterprise]

I think it is a firmware issue, did a hard reset and fully works, ec

[@theresafoote1973]

Ok, I got a new board to replace my bad board and I think the one they sent me was “refurbished” not new. I will insert a pic of the new board if I can

[@nichianlehman1783]

My Tv light is turning on and the logo comes , than it turn off directly Can you help ?

[@plural4111]

Fr

[@susan80]

I was looking at other Vizio help videos and I think I saw someone say it was the LEDS

[@BK-tj4fw]

I’m having the same issue. We’re you able to get it fixed?

[@andyp3834]

Nice, I wasn't going to take this free TV I just got apart, but now, I think I will, thanks for the encouragement, if I get electrocuted then I guess, hell idk, I'll thumbs down I guess?

[@ATLTraveler]

Be careful, I did have it plugged in at one point and touched a transformer stupidly and shocked the hell outta myself. Like really bad, pls be careful, always keep it unplugged when working on it and make sure caps are discharged.

[@justultrra3568]

What model is this? Mines a D32f-F1 and when I go to turn it on the button on the left doesn't glow up and same with the screen. I hope this'll work for my model of your is different

[@ATLTraveler]

Its in the description, its an e550i-b2e. Just open it up and if you see that connector, that is likely the problem.

[@justultrra3568]

@@ATLTraveler ok thank you

[@justultrra3568]

Ok I've opened my tv up and there is no connector at all. My power board is separated from the two other boards

[@charliewhite7596]

Why are almost every tv repair video is on Vizio tvs

[@hawkman22387]

Because they suck. I have a Sony TV for about 10 years, it moved with me several times to another country and back then half way across the US and back and still works fine. Had this vizio for 5 years and it takes a shit.

[@ampecsu]

Grab a free broken tv...now have a free working tv, thx

[@dragonberry8029]

Did anyone have a warranty on the tv? What was Vizio going to do under the warranty?

[@ATLTraveler]

Prolly not, it was my parents and I think they had it for at least a few years. Didn't check.

[@legnap1121]

My tv doesn’t turn on had it for 4 months they are going to my house to repair it under the one year warranty

[@Garth2011]

Vizio is fairly good with their warranty claims and like the rest of the makers, a recertified unit usually is shipped vs. doing any repairs at the residence. Once the warranty is expired, Vizio tends to suggest any repairs hired for are not worth it and to plan on replacing the TV. I'm fairly unsure that is the most fair minded idea if the owner has any sources who do this kind of work or have the skills of their own to simply replace the bad motherboard and the correct one of the two or three or four that might be present. As usual, the problem isn't the design or the equipment. The problem is the soldering process/quality of components. Every time you find this concern, its usually related to a poor solder joint. Quality standards need to be improved. So, this new TV was constructed and sold as a defective unit from the start due to poor workmanship. Sad.

[@YouTubeologistD]

Yup buying a new tv …

[@hawkman22387]

I have a wire to board connector that's burned. I can replace it if I can find the right connector but I don't have the tools or know how to diagnose everything. I'll never buy vizio again.

[@ATLTraveler]

Yeah but to be fair I also have an LG that stopped working and the problem with that was the LED backlights burnt out, which is a much more involved repair. I think just in general these TVs are made so cheap nowadays. Even Samsung ones use cheap parts, unless your paying like $1,200 for the ultra HD crystal curved flux capacitor whatever edition.

[@hawkman22387]

@The Review ANYTHING Tech Show I have a Sony I bought about 10 years ago that has moved with me no less than 5 times and once was from Japan to the US and it still works fine.

[@davidjosephjohn8599]

The info was invaluable but if you are going to do a video then get the proper equipment to record it. Disaster as a video but fantastic information and for that I thank you. going to tear apart my vizio now.

[@malbano]

What was wrong with his/their equipment? I can clearly see what he is working with, albiet a bit shaky, but very clear with the parts that we need to take note of to give us context of what we need ourselves to fix our own issue.

[@davidn.2555]

Did it work?

[@Garth2011]

Find yourself a tripod and mount your camera. No point in working one handed and creating a useless video with all of the handicaps involved.

[@regibson23]

It's not perfect but he got the info across. I'd prefer this than no video at all. This isn't a soldering tutorial.

[@davidjosephjohn8599]

Yes. There are alot of one handed shaky videos out there and it's totally unprofessional. I just skip over and find another one.