BV3 won't switch on

8 replies

Hi all,

I have had this BV3 from new for seven years with no problem.

Recently I switched off the TV by means of the bottom right mechanical switch to do some wall painting.

When I wanted to switch on the TV again, to my horror, it won't come back on!

I think it is just the switch that is not working but are there any other ways to revive the TV before I call in the maintenance to charge me eye watering price just for something simple?

Thanks

Bouncer

Perhaps it is asking for the PIN code - this security feature can be initiated when the TV has been switched off from the mains for some time, but you should see a PIN request at the top of the screen.

Location: Warwickshire, UK

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Thanks Guy.

It won't even power on so I don't think it is the root of the problem.

There is not even the red light so I think so how I killed the switch.

Check the fuse in the mains plug first!

Location: Warwickshire, UK

My B&O Icons:

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Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovision-10.png Beovision-10.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound.png Beosound.png
Beosound-Explore.png Beosound-Explore.png
Beosound-Essence.png Beosound-Essence.png
Beoplay-P2.png Beoplay-P2.png
Beoplay-M3.png Beoplay-M3.png
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Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
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If the set was moved is it possible that the mains lead is slightly out of the back of the set? Wouldn't be the first time ;-)

Opman

Replaced the fuse and checked the plug.

still no luck 

Replaced the fuse and checked the plug.

still no luck 

Thanks for all for the tips.

I decided to replaced the BV3 with my old 32" BV7 from the living room and bought a 40" BV10.

Sad to see the BV3 go.......

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