Universal Cut-To-Fit LED Backlight Kit for LED Replacement or CCFL Conversion

In this age, our information is accessed by simply looking at our screens. Tune your radio for the morning commute, send that good morning text, program the latte machine, then switch on your computer where this author will enlighten you on one critical component of your screen which makes it all possible: the backlights. When it comes to your screen, these are the key to light or darkness, on or off, and knowing or not knowing all that vital information we need when we turn on those screens.

But what happens when that light fades out? Just like any other bulbs, all backlights have a limited lifespan. A typical LCD screen using CCFL backlight bulbs lasts between 40,000 and 60,000 hours, while LED Backlights can last up to 120,000 hours. The expected time-to-failure for your screen depends on several factors, such as frequency of use, ambient temperature, average operating time, and type of display. Backlight failure will occur more rapidly for businesses that depend heavily on LCD or LED displays. By upgrading your backlights from CCFL to LED with a universal backlight, you can extend the life and quality of your display.

The cost of replacing your devices or machines can be substantial, and a dark display could be catastrophic. Investing in new models comes with a hefty price tag, with new manufacturer models costing thousands. Further loss is realized in valuable time and productivity when you depend on working displays for successful operations and revenue generation. Even opting for repair can be troublesome, as the countless display models in use lead to lengthy diagnostics, lead times, and complicated maintenance.

Thankfully there is an easy, cost-efficient solution for these LCD repairs, the universal backlight. Plazmo has developed a one size fits all LED Cut-to-fit backlight kit for any size LCD or LED display measuring between 10.4” to 27”. This Universal LED solves the many challenges inherent with LCD backlight repair. By upgrading from CCFL to LED, you enhance the quality and brightness of your display and double its average operating lifespan. This means drastically reduced maintenance costs and reduced risk of time and productivity loss, all while avoiding the heavy investment of a new machine.

For those that face the immediate need of a backlight replacement, this solution should come as a great relief. Replacing your light no longer requires exhaustive part searches and time-consuming product matching to find a match for your machine. Instead, choosing a universal backlight solution ensures an easy journey to ensure your display and your business continue to shine.

Product Basics

The Plazmo Universal LED kit includes everything that you or your repair technician will need for a seamless replacement. It comes with 2 high brightness LED strips, a DC-DC LED driver, and a wire harness.

The LED strips can be easily trimmed in designated increments of every 3 LEDs to fit any size LCD with 2 product options of 10.4"-24" or 19”-27” (make sure to choose the correct model). These models are known as cut-to-fit. This LED bar can be used for LED replacement or CCFL conversion. This product is commonly used for replacing backlights in a variety of different LCD panels found in gaming machines, POS, ATMs, computers, and many other applications.

Technical Specifications

LED Strip Specifications:

LED Strip Dimensions: 540x4x2 mm

LED Chip Quantity: 96

LED Chip Size: 3528

Connector: 2 pin JST

Recommended Input Voltage for Single LED Strip: 10 V - 11 V_DC

LED Driver Specifications:

Dimensions: 7 cm x 2 cm

Input: 9-30 V_DC

Output: 9.6 V_DC

Dimmable, connect to the ADJ pin to allow dimming

Pin assignments definition, from Red to Black in the picture:

1. V IN, 9-30 V (red)
2. ON/OFF, 0 V=OFF, 2 V - 5 V=ON (yellow)
3. ADJ Dimming/Brightness, 0 V-5 V, 0 V=Max Brightness, 5 V=Min Brightness (yellow)
4. GND Ground (black)

Ensure you have an appropriate power supply before installing. The driver is expecting analog DC voltage and is designed to operate 2 LED strips simultaneously; operating only 1 LED strip may have higher brightness but will reduce the life of the LED strip (to less than 10,000 hours). If connecting a single LED strip directly to an analog DC source, the recommended input is 10 V – 11 V_DC.