Insignia TVs and Fire TV versions all eventually experience the same issue: they won’t turn on.
Many stories have been shared by Insignia TV owners about this issue. Some claim it has been a problem over the years.
It is possible to fix approximately 80% of Insignia TVs that won’t turn on.
Insignia TV won’t turn on
If your Insignia TV won’t turn on, you will need to reset it. Wait 60 seconds before unplugging the TV. Once the TV is unplugged, hold the power button down for 30 seconds. After the 60 second time limit has expired, plug the Insignia TV back in.
Unplug insignia TV wall
It’s a simple solution, but it will turn your Insignia TV on.
Wait at least 60 seconds. Wait at least one minute before plugging it in again.
Locate the power button and unplug your TV. For 30 seconds, hold the power button. Use your remote control! You will find the power button either at the back of the TV or in the middle.
A soft reset will be enabled and any remaining power will be drawn. This is an alternative to turning the remote on/off.
After the 60 second limit, turn the TV off and plug it back in to the power outlet.
This should resolve approximately 80% of cases. It can be challenging for the remaining 20%. These are the steps you need to take to get your Insignia TV back in working order.
Get batteries from Insignia remote
If your TV is still having problems, replace the batteries.
The remote must be unplugged from both batteries.
Once the batteries are removed, you can hold the power button down for 30 seconds. Keep going for another 30 seconds. This should be done for 30 seconds and not 10 minutes.
After the time expires, you can plug the batteries into the remote and turn on the TV. You should see the TV turn on once more.
It may be worthwhile to replace the batteries at this point.
If you’ve tried all the steps above, factory reset your Insignia TV to find a permanent solution.
Factory reset Insignia TV
After the TV has been turned on (hopefully, by temporarily unplugging the remote batteries), you can press the Home button.
Next, navigate to Settings >>>> Factory defaults. This will display the initial setup screen.
This will return your Insignia TV to its original settings.
You may need to perform a factory reset on older Insignia TVs. Go to Settings>>>>> System> Advanced System Settings> Factory reset > All Factory Resets
Factory Reset Insignia Television Without Remote
If you do not have remote access, you can factory reset your Insignia TV.
Find the power button on your TV. It will vary depending on the model.
Many Insignia Fire TV models include a power button located at the top of the TV.
Start by unplugging your Insignia TV. After the TV has been unplugged, press and hold the power button. After pressing the power button, plug the TV in. Your TV should display the Insignia logo. The power button can be pressed again.
The Recovery screen will eventually appear. The Recovery screen will appear. After you find this option, hold down the power key and wait until the “wipe data/factory reset” option turns green.
If asked if your TV should be reset, answer “Yes”. Wait for the TV to reboot. Next, select “reboot your TV now”.
NOTE: Insignia remotes won’t work if the TV has been factory reset. To re-pair, your TV, point the remote at it and hold the HOME button down for 10 seconds. After a while, you can try again. It should now be paired.
You can factory restart Insignia TV in other ways
If you are having trouble finding the reset button, or if your TV isn’t in a good place, there are options.
Plugin a USB keyboard first to the back of your Insignia television.
The keyboard can be used to reset or navigate the TV.
If you have an Insignia Fire TV, you can also download the Amazon Fire TV app to your smartphone.
Your smartphone can now be used as a remote control by connecting your TV to the app!
To activate an old universal remote, you can also use the Insignia Code to grab it.
Now you should have solved all power issues. You can still try the other steps I have provided before giving up.
Insignia TV power cord removable
Another way to fix your power problem is to unplug the power cord from your TV.
Plug it back in after 60 seconds of being unplugged.
When you plug your TV in, make sure it is securely connected. This is crucial to ensure your TV’s power supply.
After you have plugged the power cord in, turn your TV on by pressing the power button.
We hope that you will see your TV return to life.
Select the right input source
Insignia TVs could appear to be not functioning if the input source is incorrect. You must ensure that your TV functions correctly by choosing the right input source.
No matter if your streaming device is a DVD player, cable box, or streaming device is being used, double-check that the HDMI port number is correct. You would set your TV to “HDMI2”, as shown in the next example.
There are two ways to choose the right input source.
Method 1 – Remote Control to Enable InputSource
- Turn on your TV
- To press the Source button, use the remote control
- Select the input mode that you prefer
Method 2 – Change input source with remote control
- Turn on your TV
- You can find the MENU button on the side or bottom of your TV.
- To select the source option, press the volume button
- Click the menu button to select the input source that you prefer
Some TVs allow you to choose the input source that interests you.
Locate a new power outlet
It is possible, but it is unlikely. I recommend plugging your Insignia TV into another outlet in your home.
Sometimes outlets could have a short circuit or a blown fuse. It is unclear what might be causing it.
Another option is to grab a small appliance and plug it into the same outlet as your TV.
If the device is on, it indicates that an outlet has been turned on.
Although it’s unlikely that this is the cause, it is an important step in troubleshooting and should be done quickly to eliminate it from being a suspect.
Backlight broken
It’s possible that the backlight on your Insignia TV has stopped working after all of the testings.
Turn on the TV and then use a flashlight for verification.
If you flash the light, the image will appear on the screen.
It is possible that your TV’s backlight has failed if you see a faint image.
The power board is fried
Your power board could have been damaged in a recent storm. Your power board could have been damaged by a recent storm.
Once you’ve done this, you’ll see multiple boards. The motherboard is on the right and the power board is usually on the left.
The problem is not with the motherboard. Turn on your TV, plug it into the wall and disconnect the cable that connects the motherboard to the power board.
The power board should be able to turn on your TV if it lights up. A bad motherboard is a problem.
For a very affordable price, both power boards and motherboards are easily replaced. Make sure you check the number on your board.
If you don’t feel confident fixing your TV yourself, you can hire a repairman.
Contact Insignia support
If your Insignia TV does not turn on, you can contact the Insignia support team.
Their support hotline can be reached at 1877-467-44289 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT
Conclusion
When it comes to power, Insignia TVs are finicky. Here are some options if your Insignia TV won’t turn on.
- You should wait 60 seconds before unplugging the TV from its wall.
- For 30 seconds, remove the batteries from the battery pack and press the power button for 30 seconds
- Whether you are using a remote or not, reset your TV to factory settings
- Install the power cord located at the back of your TV.
- Verify that the TV is connected to the correct input source
- Changing the power outlet where your TV is plugged in may help
- Send your TV in to get a new backlight
- Send your TV to be replaced with a power board
If none of these options work, Insignia support may be an option. A new TV will be needed.
Let me know if this helped you fix your Insignia TV. If you’ve had success with another method, please leave a comment below!
