Flat Screen Repair question

I have a samsung lcd and it will power on but the screen remains black. Is this worth fixing or should I throw it out?

LWebb wrote:
I have a samsung lcd and it will power on but the screen remains black. Is this worth fixing or should I throw it out?
Hmm, describe "black" more specifically:
Is it completely, totally black - no evidence of backlight OR video?
Are there very dark patterns on the screen (e.g. video appears working but no backlighting?)
Is the backlight coming on ("black" but screen is lit) but no video?
If there are dark patterns on the screen but no backlighting, you may just need a new backlight.
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

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