- 1). Make sure the power cord is plugged in. If it is, unplug it and plug another device that you know is functioning properly into the outlet to determine if the problem is with the outlet rather than the television.
- 2). Place fresh batteries in the remote and try to turn on the Toshiba.
- 3). Remove any obstacles in front of the television. If your remote fails to turn the television on and the batteries are fresh, the problem may be a blocked signal. Once the obstacles are removed, try to turn on the television via the remote.