Samsung Television UE49KU6640 Backlight Replacement

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the cover

Remove the cover at the base at the back

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Work safely

Place the TV on a mattress or other soft surface to avoid stress in the TV.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Removing the base

Loosen and remove the four screws from the holes.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Preparation for removing panel

Yellow clips are close to crucial electronics.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Panel

Insert the screwdriver flat into the side of the TV (parallel to the TV panel). When the screwdriver is turned, the clips of the cover come loose. Repeat all the red clips like this.

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Rear Removal continued

Release the four blue clips on the bottom by inserting a screwdriver and popping up the rear panel.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the speakers

Disconnect the two flat cables from the LCD panel.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the infrared module

Disconnect the cable from the infrared module.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Detaching the LCD panel

Release the four clips at the bottom of the protective metal plate.

crwdns2936071:010crwdne2936071:0 — Preparing to turn television around

Note that the plastic edge keeps the LCD in place. Make sure it has not come off when removing the back cover.

crwdns2936071:011crwdne2936071:0 — Remove bottom edge

Place the TV towards the edge of the table so that the bottom edge of the TV can be reached.

crwdns2936071:012crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the LCD

The LCD panel is very sensitive. Pay close attention to the circuit vaporized on the LCD.

crwdns2936071:013crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the backlight panel

Detach the plastic sides from the backlight. These must be pulled up.

crwdns2936071:014crwdne2936071:0 — Remove backlight

Unclip the connector by squeezing on both sides.