Is a $5 Capacitor Killing Your TV? Here's How to Fix It Yourself
Before you spend hundreds on a repair shop or write off your television entirely, open the back panel. There's a good chance a tiny capacitor on the power board is the only thing standing between you and a working TV, and replacing it costs less than a cup of coffee. In this guide, you'll learn how to identify a bad capacitor, what tools you need, and how to replace it yourself in under an hour, no prior electronics experience required. If you want to skip straight to the parts, Witonics TV repair kits have everything you need in one place. What Does a Bad Capacitor Do to a TV? Capacitors on the power board store and release electrical energy to keep your TV's voltage stable. When they fail, the power supply can no longer do its job properly, and your TV lets you know. Common symptoms of a bad TV capacitor: TV won't turn on, or clicks repeatedly when you press power Slow startup, picture takes several seconds to appear, then fades Screen flickers or dims randomly duri...