Absolutely! I’ve had luck with the iFixIt step by step tutorials, but for this specific TV there was a YouTube video where the person walks you through troubleshooting and teardown. I kinda lucked out finding that!
I highly recommend learning how to solder as well as the basic techniques of using a voltmeter to test power and continuity. There are YouTube videos for these and other skills that help demystify troubleshooting and repair.
It also helps to have the mindset of “It’s already broken, so what’s the harm in trying to fix it?”
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Jackie's Fridge
@JackiesFridge@lemmy.world
If you see me somewhere please let me know. I’ve no idea where I went.
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Jackie's Fridge
@JackiesFridge@lemmy.world
If you see me somewhere please let me know. I’ve no idea where I went.
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Jackie's Fridge
@JackiesFridge@lemmy.world
If you see me somewhere please let me know. I’ve no idea where I went.
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Dec 14, 2025
A couple years ago I grabbed a 55" LG tv from a curb dump. Owner said the screen would flash briefly, then turn off. Found out that’s typical when one of the backlight LEDs dies (resistance is screwed up).
Got all new LED backlight strips for the price of a decent dinner and spent an afternoon switching them out. It’s been our primary TV since and I’m stupid proud about keeping it from the landfill. 100% recommend repairing stuff like this.
Got all new LED backlight strips for the price of a decent dinner and spent an afternoon switching them out. It’s been our primary TV since and I’m stupid proud about keeping it from the landfill. 100% recommend repairing stuff like this.
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