Samsung Slim led dlp TV LED Replacement: Has anyone out there found out yet if the TV LED n these sets can be replaced by the consumer if it burns out?
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I agree with Gina. I did extensive research back in 1/07 about the DLP bulb vs DLP LED. I went with the LED since Samsung claimed it would last 20,000 hrs vs 3,000 with the Lamp. So, as a result, I did not get the best buy extended warranty b/c they said this thing was good for a lifetime. There is no bulb to replace so I went with the LED. BTW-it's the Samsung 56" DLP w/LED. Just yesterday, this thing died! I calculated at most I've used this TV for 2000 hrs and it's a goner. The LED engine costs $800 to replace...now what kind of benefit is that? At least the DLP lamp version allows you to replace the bulb for about $150. This is ridiculous and unless they do something for me to fix this, I will never buy a samsung again. STAY AWAY!
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I am not sure you CAN replace the LE D..I've had both of mine for over 2 years and they are still working perfectly.it's my understanding that an LED WILL LAST ABOUT 20-30 THOUSAND HOURS. if they die before me I will be surprised!
1485552
I have called LED Wolesalers and talked to the guy's there, They are very helpful. Any question that you have they can answer.
841242
No, not to replace. When LED fails complete swap during warranty, afterwards go live with it.LEDs on the Ks seem to fail quite often.
1200693
Make sure you buy the Samsung brand and not one of the off-brands. Same thing happened to us, repeatedly. Local TV repairman hooked us up with the correct bulb. Bulb is much more expensive but at least you won't be replacing it again. Good Luck!
966680
You have cause for concern. I installed 6 Commercial Electric T91 LED modules in new cans in my kitchen less than 3 years ago. One went last summer and of course, the model is discontinued. Luckily, I found one on eBay. Home Depot actually refunded the purchase price for the it. Now, a second one has gone out and not even eBay has any. The T91 is distinctly different from any other model that I've found, so now I will have a mis-matched one in the kitchen. So much for the long life expectancy of these things.
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13 Ma 2009 I bought a 67 inch Samsung DLP with LED engine and the red burned out on 16 Nov 2009. The tech came out today (19 Nov 2009) and replaced the burned out LED. The LEDs are modular and the tech told me that they were about $180 with a service charge of $180 for labor.He pulled the back off the unit, undid the screws and pulled the entire assembly out on the floor and then took off the cooling fans and heat sink for the red LED and then re-assembled. The entire process took about 20 minutes or so.
630389
They would have to have some type of ballast system to power the light. I would just replace the entire unit. There cheap. Mine seem to last about 3 years but i only run it on the weekends. I want to update to an LED in the future. Good Luck.
467790
As far as I know, an LED TV is just an LCD TV with the backlight being LEDs, instead of a flourescent bulb so, you might see LCD and LED on the product packaging. I hope I'm correct in stating this; Can anybody else confirm this?
2157290
I have successfully used this Samsung BP96-00826A replacement lamp in my Samsung HL-R5678W DLP tv. I replaced the lamp in mid June 2013. I am very happy with price and brightness.
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Can't help with the model but it seems these DLP TVs are pretty generic across the Samsung line and they also seem to share the same faults. The bulb housing in mine fused to the ballast cable (melted) and I broke the cable terminal in removing the bulb housing. Thus the $65 ballast had to be replaced because you can't get the $20 cable separately and so I did replace both the bulb/housing and the ballast. These TVs run too hot for Samsung's little muffin fans. I now have an external fan plugged into the cable box blowing into the TV. This extra air flow has cured an intermittent audio issue. Google 'Samsung DLP TV crackling' and you will learn about the audio problem. Maybe it will show up in your TV. Can't help with the model but it seems these DLP TVs are pretty generic across the Samsung line and they also seem to share the same faults. The bulb housing in mine fused to the ballast cable (melted) and I broke the cable terminal in removing the bulb housing. Thus the $65 ballast had to be replaced because you can't get the $20 cable separately and so I did replace both the bulb/housing and the ballast. These TVs run too hot for Samsung's little muffin fans. I now have an external fan plugged into the cable box blowing into the TV. This extra air flow has cured an intermittent audio... » Read More Can't help with the model but it seems these DLP TVs are pretty generic across the Samsung line and they also seem to share the same faults. The bulb housing in mine fused to the ballast cable (melted) and I broke the cable terminal in removing the bulb housing. Thus the $65 ballast had to be replaced because you can't get the $20 cable separately and so I did replace both the bulb/housing and the ballast. These TVs run too hot for Samsung's little muffin fans. I now have an external fan plugged into the cable box blowing into the TV. This extra air flow has cured an intermittent audio issue. Google 'Samsung DLP TV crackling' and you will learn about the audio problem. Maybe it will show up in your TV. « Show Less
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Sorry, I don't know. In researching microscopes recently I first learned that LED's are not necessarily standardized and may be proprietary. Thus, it would probably be wise (for both of us) to request the specification for the LED's used in the fixture. In fact, I'm going examine mine to see if the lights are even replaceable. It might be one of those disposable objects.
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No it doesnt work and this type DLp uses a lamp that is solder to the cirCUIT BOARD THE ENTIRE UNIT MUST BE CHANGE ,BUY A TV DONT WASTE A MINUTE TRYN TO REPAIR
755513
I can only can give my opinion but, in any past experience I have had regarding LED displays like this is not good.Generally, you would have to replaceThe whole display module.... But I might be wrong. :0/
545534
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1409696
Thanks. I read on-line that there is a capacitor problem with these sets and the company is aware of it. While they are tough to contact, there is money to help pay for the replacement of this $3 part. I will pursue and plan to buy another TV, this time a Sharp since I am disappointed with the customer service I received from Samsung.
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Simple answer, meant respectfully: if you have to ask, then probably not unless you have a friend who is technically inclined.. But the loss of 1 or 2 leds wouldn't really matter. More than a few failures, and it would probably be best to replace the whole unit.