Hi all, I have a Samsung 52" lcd tv model LN-T5265F it is 18 months old and out of warranty. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws along the upper rear of the set. Step 1: Power cycle the TV. Thanks to anyone that can help. 4 Select Picture Test. I have a new Samsung 630 version LCD tv. Easy Fixes for Common TV Problems. Not sure of the exact age of the unit, given to me when tv was upgraded at my son's house. Take a clean, lint-free (preferably brand-new) cloth and wipe, using firm yet cautious pressure, from the centre of the screen to the edges. When I plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI 1 port, the screen turns pink. DVD played fine but when transferring back to watch tv screen went green. This can happen if your HDMI signal isn’t being translated correctly by your box or TV. 3 On the Device Care page, select Self Diagnosis located at the bottom of the screen. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 13, 2008 I have been searching the internet for an answer and there are several threads on here about my issue, but no answers. Unplug the power cord from the outlet or the wall (whichever is more accessible). Does your screen look like its tinted pink or purple? If your television suffers from a distorted picture, weird colors, or the dreaded "soap opera effect," these simple fixes can help improve your picture. Does anyone know how to repair this? The following steps will help you diagnose whether your issue is a problem with the TV or the device broadcasting the picture. TV shows a blue, green, or black screen. Turn the TV off. Spoiler alert: if you really love your pricy flat-screen TV, with its brilliant colors and perfect contrast, stop reading — because we don't want to ruin it for you.But for those of you who are intrigued by the inner workings of your high-tech television and wonder why images may look just a bit grayish sometimes, this story's for you. Thus, it is surely the "screen/panel." Make sure that your cable or satellite box (or other device) is powered on and that the TV is set to the correct input – press Input, Source or TV/Video on your remote control. No problems there with it. Unhooked cable box, waited, rehooked and booted it and it was fine until playing another DVD. Screen is pink on LCD TV in HDMI 1 port by MattShae Feb 22, 2009 1:23AM PST. As my TV is (only) TWO years old, it is out of warranty. Repeat until the visibility of the clouds is reduced. The problem occurred after viewing a DVD on the BlueRay player. Your television is not getting a signal. 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