there's a weird high-pitched buzzing sound coming from the back of the tv, even when it's off.

— asked by Sam

DIAGNOSIS Coil whine from the power supply board. A component is vibrating at high frequency.

FIX Unplug the TV from the wall for 2 minutes. Plug it directly into the wall outlet, not a power strip or surge protector. A poor power source can excite the coils.

IF THAT DIDN'T WORK The noise is coming from a specific inductor or transformer on the power board. It's not a safety hazard, but it is annoying. You can try to dampen it with a non-conductive epoxy, but this requires opening the TV and locating the exact component.

HEADS UP If the buzzing changes pitch or is accompanied by a burning smell, unplug immediately. That indicates a failing capacitor, which is a fire risk.

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