Does a Sony OLED TV have a backlight?

No. OLED pixels produce their own light, so a black screen on an OLED points to the T-con, power or main board, or the panel itself.

Can OLED burn-in be repaired?

Temporary image retention usually clears with Sony's automatic panel refresh. Permanent burn-in can only be removed by replacing the panel.

Why should I keep my Sony OLED plugged in?

The automatic panel-refresh routine runs in standby. Switching off at the wall stops it from running.

Sony OLED TV Repair in Bangalore

Sony OLED problems we fix

No picture / black screen — on OLED this is a T-con, power or main board fault (not a backlight).
Vertical or horizontal lines — panel driver or T-con faults.
Image retention or burn-in — faint ghost images of logos or tickers.
Turns off by itself or won't power on — power board or main board.
Flicker or brightness pumping — board or firmware issues.

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About burn-in and image retention

Temporary image retention often clears by itself. Sony OLEDs run an automatic panel refresh after the TV is switched off with standby power connected — so keep the TV plugged in at the wall overnight rather than switching it off at the socket. A manual Panel Refresh is in Settings, but use it sparingly (it is meant for occasional use). True permanent burn-in cannot be repaired; only a panel replacement removes it, and we will advise honestly whether that is worth it.

Models covered

BRAVIA 8, XR A80J / A80K / A80L, A90J / A90K, A95K / A95L (QD-OLED), and earlier A1, A8 and A9 OLED series.

Visit and diagnosis charges are told to you on the phone before the visit. Repair work starts only after you approve the quote.