As an owner of a Sony Bravia TV, I recently became frustrated when I heard a clicking sound coming from my TV. After doing some research and testing to figure out why this was happening, I wanted to share my experience and the solutions I discovered. In this blog post, I will explain why my Bravia TV is making a clicking sound and how I was able to solve the problem. I will also include other potential solutions that I discovered along the way.
Bravia televisions are not immune to temperature changes, and when the internal parts warm up or cool down, they will begin to let off a clicking, popping, or crackling sound. This is nothing to worry about, and a completely normal thing for electronics to do.
While the clicking sound you hear is probably due to temperature changes, there are a couple of other more problematic issues that can cause your Bravia TV to make these annoying clicks. However, there are a number of things you can do about it.
| Issue | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Clicking sound | Clicking, popping, or crackling sounds due to temperature changes, hardware issues, or bad capacitors | If the clicking noise is due to temperature changes: No action is required, as it is a normal occurrence If the clicking noise is due to hardware issues: Contact Bravia Support for assistance and troubleshooting If the clicking noise is due to bad capacitors: Either attempt to fix the issue yourself using a Bravia Repair kit and soldering iron (if comfortable doing so) or contact a local electronic repair technician or Bravia customer assistance |
| Temperature fluctuations | The most common cause of clicking sounds in Bravia TVs; occurs when the internal components of the TV expand or contract due to temperature changes | No action required, as this is a normal occurrence for electronic devices |
| Hardware issues | Bravia TVs may make clicking sounds when experiencing hardware problems, even if the TV appears to be functioning normally | Contact Bravia Support for assistance and troubleshooting; they can help diagnose the issue and provide a solution for fixing the TV |
| Bad capacitors | A common problem with LCD TVs, including Bravia models, where capacitors on the power board go bad, causing the TV to make clicking sounds and possibly not turn on | If comfortable, attempt to fix the issue using a Bravia Repair kit and soldering iron; alternatively, contact a local electronic repair technician or Bravia customer assistance for help in finding a qualified repair technician near you |
| Fixing clicking noise | If the clicking noise is not due to normal temperature changes and persists even after the TV has been on or off for some time, there may be a more serious issue | Contact Bravia Support for assistance; they can help determine if the TV is still under warranty and locate a repair technician near you |
| Contacting Bravia Support | If the clicking noise issue is not resolved by normal troubleshooting methods or if the TV requires repair | Reach out to Bravia Support for help with troubleshooting, determining warranty status, and locating a repair technician near you |
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Why is my Bravia TV making a clicking sound?
The most common cause of your Bravia TV making a clicking sound is due to the natural contraction and expansion of the television’s inner workings.
Like other electronics, televisions are made up of various plastic and metal materials that are affected by temperature fluctuations. When this occurs, it is normal to hear some cracking, popping, or clicking sounds. However, that isn’t the only cause of an annoying clicking sound.
Hardware Issue
Sometimes, when an Bravia television is experiencing hardware issues, it will start making a clicking sound. This can occur even if the television is otherwise working normally.
Unfortunately, you will need to contact Bravia Support for assistance with hardware problems. They will be able to discuss the matter with you, troubleshoot the problem, and then create a solution to help get your television working properly once again.
Bad Capacitors
A common problem with LCD televisions is that the capacitors on the power board can go bad.
A tell tale sign of bad capacitors is that the television makes a clicking sound but won’t turn on.
If you feel comfortable with tackling the problem, you can fix it yourself, though this will require several tools, such as a Bravia Repair kit and soldering iron.
Don’t feel bad if you don’t feel comfortable trying to fix the bad capacitors yourself.
Instead, reach out to a local electronic repair technician or contact Bravia customer assistance.
They can give you a list of repair techs near you that have experience working on Bravia televisions.
How do I fix the clicking noise on my Bravia TV?
If the clicking noise on your Bravia TV is caused by normal temperature changes then there is nothing you can do to fix the problem.
However, the clicking noise should just occur when you first turn the television on or off. If the clicking noise continues to happen even after the television has been on or off for some time, then you probably have a more serious problem on your hands.
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Contact Bravia Support
Unfortunately, if the issue is not associated with temperature fluctuations, your best option is to contact Bravia Support for assistance.
In most cases, the television will need to be repaired in order to fix the clicking noise.
The support agent can assist you with determining if the television is still under warranty, as well as locate a repair technician near you.
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