Samsung TV: Half the screen is dark – here’s what you can do

If the screen on your Samsung TV is dark, it can significantly spoil your viewing pleasure. We’ll show you possible causes for this problem and give you helpful tips on how to quickly restore full viewing comfort.

Half the screen on your Samsung TV is dark: software solutions

If half of your Samsung TV screen is suddenly dark, it may be a display error. The following methods may help to fix this:

• It may help to turn off the TV and check the HDMI cable. Remove it and check for any kinks or damage. Alternatively, replace it with a new one.

• Then reconnect it and turn on the TV. The problem may now be fixed. You can also try a different HDMI port on the Samsung TV.

• It may help to press the Home button for about five seconds until the TV automatically performs a soft reset. This usually fixes display errors.

• Alternatively, disconnect the TV from the power supply and wait 30 seconds before plugging it back in. Wait another ten minutes before turning the TV back on. This is another soft reset option.

• Last but not least, you can use the built-in picture test. You can find this in the settings on the home screen under Support by selecting Device Care.

• You will find the Self-Diagnosis option. Select this and then select the picture test to resolve the issue.

• Alternatively, you can access the picture test via the hidden service menu. To open the service menu after turning on the TV, use the key combination Info, Menu, Sound Off, and On/Off on your remote control.

• Tip: If half of the screen on your Samsung TV remains dark, reset the device to its factory settings. This will restore the TV to its original state after purchase, updated with the latest updates.

Half screen dark on Samsung TV: Component failure

It is also possible that your Samsung TV is damaged and that is why one half of the screen is dark.

• This is usually a problem with the backlight. If you can still see the picture in the darkened area, it is likely a backlight problem.

• In theory, you could replace or repair the backlight yourself. However, this is not really worth it, especially with older models.

• It is also possible that LEDs or OLEDs in the screen have failed due to damage. The only solution here is repair, which can be very expensive.

• Note: If you have an OLED TV, you don’t need to worry about damaged backlighting. OLEDs do not use backlighting, unlike LEDs.