Most often, this symptom is a result of a failing POWER SUPPLY but a faulty LCD CONTROLLER (TCON) BOARD or a failed INVERTER BOARD can certainly cause very similar symptoms. Unfortunately, without a donor TV to swap parts with or a dedicated test rig, it can be very difficult to differentiate between these problems.
One quick way to test this is to remove the rear access panel on the TV and check the power supply circuit board for any scorched / bulging / leaking electrolytic capacitors. If you see any evidence of this, then replace the power supply circuit board with a new one, since this is the most often the source of the trouble.
Here are a few link to images which show what faulty capacitors often look like:
http://www.facilitateit.com.au/Capacitors.htm
http://www.pctips.org.uk/html/problems.html#Plague
http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/Edward67/2008-03-21_132538_Bad.jpg
If your screen still glows bright when it is turned on but there is no coherent video image on it, then the problem could very well be the LCD CONTROLLER (TCON) board.
You can usually find replacement supply circuit boards online by searching for your TV's model number.
Here is a link to a source of replacement circuit boards for your model of TV (double check last 3 letters of model number) currently available from SHOPJIMMY.com:
http://www.shopjimmy.com/samsung-le40r74bdx/xeu
If they are OUT OF STOCK in the board you need you can always check EBAY as well.
Just use your mouse to click on the link, which is the underlined and highlighted text just above. This will open a new web browser page automatically for you and allow you to view the information and items at the website indicated.
The repair / replacement procedure is not extremely difficult if you have some basic electrical safety knowledge and some basic electronics / mechanical repair skills.
You will need to unplug the power cord from the unit, lay the TV screen side down on something soft and flat like a bed if necessary, and then remove the rear access panel or the entire rear cover as required in order to access the circuit boards inside.
When you remove the rear cover and access the circuit boards inside, just check the part number that is printed right on your circuit boards and confirm that they exactly match the ones provided in the Ebay listings. Also make sure that any part you order is labelled "TESTED WORKING" in the condition description. Any part with a condition description of "AS IS" is probably faulty itself as well.
Then unclip and remove the various electrical wire connectors leading to the power supply circuit boards. Then remove the screws securing the circuit board to the TV frame and then remove the power supply circuit board. Be sure to avoid touching any large capacitors on the circuit board which can retain a nasty charge even after the unit is unplugged.
Then just screw in the new circuit board and connect all the wire bundles to their appropriate connectors on the new circuit board and then replace the rear cover. Then plug in the power cord and test.
Here is a link to another Expert's solution to a similar problem which includes links to his excellent and informative set of LCD TV / MONITOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES:
http://www.fixya.com/support/t10008425-when_turn_tv_picture_flicks_off
These guides will give you some idea of the various problems with LCD TVs and monitors and the associated repair procedures.
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I hope that was helpful to you, good luck.
Joe.
it looks like this. they say satellite/tv on them this will stop interference from the boosters and the tvs on the same line, you connect it on the main arial line. you can then use both boosters if signal is weak but most digital aerials are good enough without them. it you have the right arial for your area. there are meany sizes. but say you are 15 miles from your tower then use a small aerial has the same fitting as this pic. that is out side aerials, inside aerials ie in loft you need a high gain aerial , long type. hope this helps. also if the aerial is not lined up it will not get great signal there is an app you can use on iphone or androids, tables etc to help you position the aerial in the right place it's called Uk aerial alignment . tool on app shows you the towers in your area and the best ones to use and shows you the aliment to the tower for best results. good luck
