To perform a hard reset on a Samsung TV without using the screen:
- Unplug the TV from the power outlet completely.
- Press and hold the physical power button on the TV itself (usually located on the right side or bottom right edge) for about 30 seconds.
- While continuing to hold the power button, have someone plug the TV back into the power outlet.
- Continue holding the button until you might hear a reboot sound or see a change in the power light indicator, which suggests the reset has been initiated.
- Release the power button and press it once to turn the TV back on.
This method resets the TV's internal system without requiring screen interaction or a remote control, useful if the screen is black or the remote is missing.