[4 Fixes] Toshiba 42RV530U Won’t Turn On

Toshiba HDTVs are becoming very popular nowadays. However, many Toshiba TV users report an issue that their TV won’t turn on.

If you have Toshiba 42RV530U and you are facing the same issue with your TV, then don’t worry, it’s a common issue that can be easily resolved.

There can be many causes behind why Toshiba 42RV530U won’t turn on. But all the causes are so basic that you can easily fix them without being a professional.

We have provided some troubleshooting methods in this article to fix your Toshiba TV that isn’t turning on. So, let’s follow and apply them to fix the TV without wasting any money.

Why Toshiba 42RV530U Won’t Turn On

As many users already have reported the same issue that the Toshiba 42RV530U TV isn’t turning on, there are some common reasons why they have faced the issue. Here are some common reasons:

1. The battery of the remote is out of charge.
2. The TV remote control isn’t working.
3. Faulty AC/ power outlet.
4. Stuck on Chromecast setup mode.

Let’s troubleshoot all the causes behind the issue.

How to Fix Toshiba 42RV530U That Won’t Turn On

Follow the troubleshooting methods below to fix your Toshiba 42RV530U TV.

1. Check the Power Outlet

If the Toshiba 42RV530U TV is not turning on, then check if the power cord of your TV is plugged into a power outlet and the switch of the power outlet is turned on.

You can easily identify whether your TV getting power from the outlet by seeing the power light on your TV. If the power light is off, then press the power button to check if the power light is turning on or not.

If you can’t see any power light on your TV, then remove the power cord of your TV from the outlet and plug a working lamp into the outlet to check if the outlet is working properly or not.

If the power outlet is faulty, then try another outlet in your house. On the contrary, if the power outlet is fine and your TV is getting power from the4 outlet yet still the Tv isn’t turning on, then follow the next method below.

2. Check the Remote of the Toshiba 42RV530U TV

If you are pressing the power button on your remote control towards your Toshiba 42RV530U TV and it isn’t turning on, then you need to check if your remote is working or not.

Step 1: Turn on the camera on your smartphone and point the remote towards the camera of your phone.

Step 2: Then press any button on your remote.

Step 3: If you can see any lights on the screen of your smartphone, then the remote is working fine and if you aren’t seeing any lights, then your remote isn’t working.

Step 4: Change the battery of your remote and repeat the same process to check if the battery was the culprit behind the issue.

If the remote isn’t working even after replacing the battery, then you may need to replace the remote or turn on your TV from the control panel.

Step 5: Press the channel next button from the control panel on your TV to turn it on.

If your TV still not turning on, then there is something wrong with the TV and you need to apply the next solution below.

3. Power Cycle the Toshiba 42RV530U TV

Sometimes it happens that the Toshiba 42RV530U TV won’t turn on due to a bug or glitch. Hard resetting the TV often fixes the issue. Here is how you can hard reset or discharge your TV:

• Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
• Press and hold the power button of your TV for 5 seconds and release it.
• Wait up to 30 seconds before plugging back the power cord into the outlet.
• Then, turn on your TV.

If the TV won’t turn on after applying this method, then try the next solution below.

4. Complete the Toshiba 42RV530U TV’s Chromecast Setup

It happens for many users, who started the Chromecast setup on their Toshiba 42RV530U TV and after that, the TV won’t turn on due to being stuck on the Chromecast setup. The Chromecast has an invisible non-responsive screen saver and for this reason, many users can’t turn on their TV.

If you have connected your TV to the WiFi previously, then follow the steps below to fix it.

Step 1: Grab your android phone and install the “Home” app from the google play store.

Step 2: Now, connect the phone with the same WiFi that you have used to connect your TV. This time your phone will detect the TV using the app.

Step 3: Complete the Chromecast setup using the phone and skip the other streaming bs.

Step 4: Once the setup is completed, the phone will show that your TV is on “Stand By” mode.

Step 5: Finally, hold down the power button on the TV until it reboots.

After this, your TV will turn on normally.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What to Do When My TV Turns on But the Screen Is Black Toshiba?

If you can hear sound from your Toshiba TV after turning it on but the screen is blank, then it is because of a faulty video or HDMI cable. You need to connect the cable tightly to check if the issue is resolved or not. You can also reboot your TV by disconnecting it from the power outlet to fix the issue.

How Do I Force Start My TV?

There is no such option to force-start your TV. If you are trying to turn on your TV but it isn’t, then you need to check the power cable and try turning on the TV using the control panel buttons.

If you still can’t turn the TV on, then you can try power cycling the TV as described above in this article.

How Do I Hard Reset My Toshiba TV?

There is no such button on a Toshiba TV to reset it. You can try hard resetting the TV by leaving it unplugged from the AC outlet for five minutes. To discharge it completely, you can try pressing the power button while it is unplugged. After 5 minutes, turn on the TV.

Why Did My Toshiba TV Screen Go Black?

The screen of your Toshiba TV can go black due to a faulty or loose HDMI/ Video cable. However, it can also go black due to the unresponsive screen saver of Chromecast on a Toshiba TV. You can apply the above methods to fix the issue with your Toshiba TV black screen.

Conclusion

All the possible solutions for the Toshiba 42RV530U TV not turning on are given above in this article and we hope, you can now turn on your TV after applying these solutions. The final solution has proven helpful to many Toshiba users who faced the same issue with their TV. So, if the first 3 of the above methods don’t work for you, then you must try the final method. If you are still unable to fix the TV, then you need to seek help from the customer support of Toshiba. If you have fixed the issue using any one of our methods, then don’t forget to mention it in the comment section below.