Vizio 50" LED TV Not Working - No Backlight Repair - G(JVIZIOD504X8AJ12) D50-F1

[@ericjeffers1362]

Followed these steps, and now I've got normal sound and power, but a blank dark picture. Tried the flashlight test, nothing becomes visible. I can tell there is light there, but nothing discernable. My guess is I didn't plug everything back together properly, but any suggestions on the most likely culprit to keep me from dissecting rhe whole TV again just to poke around?

[@LMacNeill]

Anyone know how similar the repair would be on a D55-F2? Should be pretty much the same, just a larger TV, right? (Yes, I know the part-numbers would be different. I'm asking about the procedure depicted in this video, not the specific part numbers. Thanks)

[@LMacNeill]

For the record -- this was not exactly like the D55-F2, but it was close enough that I was able to effect a proper repair on my TV. With the new LED backlights, the picture looks *great!* now! Thanks, Shop Jimmy! (FYI the LEDs for my D55-F2 were p/n I-5500WS80091-R-V2 for the right ones and I-5500WS80091-L-V2 for the left ones. You need 5 of each.)

[@rikharper8796]

When I check the backlight voltage, it’s 35. Does that mean the same as if it’s 46?

[@nypecantan]

Since when is a Vizio an "off brand" in any market?!?! I have 5 over a period of 15 years and only one has gone bad, where a daughter board needed to be replaced. The latest one (#6) purchased two years ago, developed the backlighting issue a few months ago. I am now looking to fix or replace.

[@cinthiacruces6718]

How did you remove it sensor ? You didn't show that?

[@Freebird_67]

Why is it all these off brand labeled TV backlighting always fail? I had at least 3 do this and then I finally purchased a Samsung that's on almost all day every day few 4 years now and backlighting is fine. Off brands lasted maybe year to two years and boom backlighting failed.

[@skliros9235]

Is it even worth fixing tvs nowadays, with as cheap as they are?

[@Freebird_67]

These off brand TV's will only last a couple years before needing something replaced. Usually it's the backlighting but some times Power supply units. Better off buying a more expensive brand like Samsung or other which I've had running constantly for year and no issue. Got tired off buying these $350 50' off brand sets and having them crap out.

[@shopjimmy]

Yes! Even if you choose to buy a cheaper set, it's usually more economical to fix than replace. Thanks for watching!

[@alfredough]

@@Freebird_67 from what I've noticed TCL Hisense last like a year Vizio LG Samsung all last minimum 2 years some.last 3 or 4 even 5 but rarely. My Vizio just went out after almost 3 years. Was going to replace the LEDs since the left side off but they have a new LG web os 4k 65 for 400 and Samsung QLED for 600