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New TV go crash, now have scratch. What to do?
November 6, 2025 at
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I had a new TV ready to be attached to a stand, and unfortunately knocked it over in the middle of the night. Crash. Boom. Now there's a 3" scratch on the bottom of the screen. 
Is there any way to repair it or should I just resell it at a loss and get another new one? Only paid $100 a year ago.
Is there any way to repair it or should I just resell it at a loss and get another new one? Only paid $100 a year ago.
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Serious answer though: Is the TV screen itself compromised, like you see a large dead spot, lines going across the screen, or a area where there's just color and no movement?
I'm assuming this was a LED TV?
You can try this to see if it will help: Unplug the TV. Clean the affected area with a microfiber towel and a small amount of isopropyl alcohol. Then apply a very small amount of petroleum jelly and buff with a microfiber towel. Let it dry for a while (at least 12 hours) and see if that helps.
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Serious answer though: Is the TV screen itself compromised, like you see a large dead spot, lines going across the screen, or a area where there's just color and no movement?
I'm assuming this was a LED TV?
You can try this to see if it will help: Unplug the TV. Clean the affected area with a microfiber towel and a small amount of isopropyl alcohol. Then apply a very small amount of petroleum jelly and buff with a microfiber towel. Let it dry for a while (at least 12 hours) and see if that helps.