Why Your TV Keeps Restarting (7 Fixes to Try)

Have you ever heard of a boot loop? That’s a situation where your TV keeps booting and shutting down almost immediately without showing anything. It’s not an everyday occurrence, but it can happen at any time. A boot loop could mean that something is wrong with your TV. So if your TV keeps on restarting, what can you do?

There are many possible causes and solutions for your TV to keep restarting, as you will find out in this article. So, let us dive into some of these causes and seven troubleshooting fixes to let you get back to enjoying your shows and movies.

Why Does My TV Keep Restarting?

Before you know how to fix your TV with a boot loop, you’ll need to diagnose what is causing it to keep restarting.

Some reasons why your TV may keep restarting include:

• The power cable is loosely lodged into the TV or power socket
• The TV’s software may be outdated
• There may be a hardware issue such as a faulty capacitor or motherboard
• Poor internet connection

Unfortunately, you can never honestly tell the exact cause of the issue, especially if you’re not a professional in the field of electronics. What you can do, however, is to take note and try some easy and quick fixes when your TV runs into this issue.

7 Fixes for When Your TV Keeps Restarting

These seven quick fixes are the easiest ways to resolve the on/off issue before inviting a technician. Try these fixes one after the other until one works.

Check the Power Cables

If the power cable of your TV is not plugged correctly into the TV and the socket, it could be responsible for the boot loop in your TV. 

Here’s how to check the power cables on your TV:

1. Confirm that there is no sign of damage on the power cable, especially the parts where it bends. If you notice any damage, the cord will need to be repaired or changed for a more lasting solution
2. Turn the TV off and unplug it from power before performing a routine check on all the cables
3. Unplug all the cables and cords
4. Clean them
5. Plug all of them back securely into their respective compartments
6. Power the TV on again

Hopefully this solution will help you. If not, check the next fix.

Update Your TV’s Software

Most smart TVs require regular software updates from time to time. These updates help fix bugs and allow for new features on your TV, and most times, due to your TV’s need for a software update, it can malfunction.

To do a software update, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Settings option with your remote
2. Click Support
3. Select Software Update
4. Click on Auto Update

After this, restart your TV and wait for some time to see if the problem persists.

Perform a Power Cycle

Carrying out a power cycle on your TV is different from just a regular shutdown and restart using your remote. Power cycling involves completely shutting down the TV and unplugging it from power. This resets the TV to its original configurations.

Here are a few steps involved in performing a power cycle on your TV:

1. Shutdown and unplug your TV from its power source
2. Give it about a 60 second break
3. Plug it back in and restart it

If the problem persists, try the next solution.

Factory Reset the TV

A factory reset procedure on your TV means resetting your TV to its original settings and configurations. Unfortunately, it will delete all existing settings you must have made on your TV, so it is essential that you have all the necessary login data before your TV is restored to its default settings.

To do this:

1. Go to Home
2. Click on Settings
3. You will either see ‘Data Preferences’ or ‘Storage and Reset’ depending on your TV model
4. Click on it
5. Click on Factory Reset 
6. Restart the TV afterward and see if it’s fixed
7. Now, let’s look at the next solution.

Check Your Internet Connection

Every smart TV requires a stable internet connection to carry out some of its functions; hence a poorly connected TV may be experiencing a boot loop, especially if it’s trying to update its software automatically.

If you are using an Ethernet cable for your connection, this issue can easily be rectified by unplugging the Ethernet cable. Then, wait for some time and restart the TV. If the problem seems fixed, try switching to a wireless connection instead and vice versa if you were previously using a wireless connection.

Check Your TV’s Capacitor/Motherboard

If all these troubleshooting fixes fail, your TV may be experiencing a hardware issue caused mainly by a damaged capacitor or motherboard and need a repair replacement. A bad capacitor or motherboard, usually identified by a weak or faulty chip in your TV, will make the TV restart itself frequently. All the previously listed fixes may not help resolve it.

Do not attempt to carry out any repairs, especially if you’re not equipped with prior technical skills. Instead, contact a repairer or your TV manufacturers to help fix it.

Call Your TV Company’s Customer Support

As a last resort, the customer care unit of your TV should be contacted for a repair or replacement of your TV if you’re still under warranty. 

Conclusion

These quick and easy solutions will come in handy to fix your TV’s restarting problems. If these fixes do not rectify the issue, your TV may need professional attention and you should endeavor to contact your TV manufacturer’s customer support.