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TV HMDI ports are erratic?
I have a Samsung TV that is maybe 15 years old or so. It works fine except that the HDMI connections are ... sketchy. A problem that is getting progressively worse. Both the port where my Amazon Firestick AND the one my cable box plugs into seem to get weak connections at times. I will get flickering from it, or sometimes almost like the image gets red-shifted in a static-y way. It's hard to describe.
The thing is, if I pull the TV out and re-seat the cables, everything magically works fine...for a time. But sooner than later, the issue returns. I actually started VERY gently crimping the ports to make them fit more snugly...and that HAS helped...but it's been diminishing returns and I can only do that trick so much before I flat out break something I fear.
So...does anyone have a LifeHack for this? Or is this just how flatpanel TVs die?
2 Answers
- SSP Bowl DudeLv 72 months agoFavourite answer
The ports have worn out and the only solution is a repair.. it could be simple or complex.
A 15 year old TV isn't long for this world. Good thing they are inexpensive. $1200 will get you a 50" 4k OLED TV.
- ?Lv 72 months ago
The HDMI connectors in a TV can be replaced by a good repair technician.
The solder pads are very small and very close together,
making the job a serious challenge for anyone lacking the proper skills.
