Samsung TV Inverter Boards

Restore Your Samsung TV's Picture With an Inverter Board

A Samsung LED TV, whether with 4K resolution or lower, has an inverter board that functions as a battery for the screen. As electricity travels through the central AC controller of the device, it reaches the inverter board, which provides power to the backlight. Without the backlight, a screen will not display a picture, and the inverter board should be replaced to restore normal operation to your TV.

The process for replacing a LED inverter board for a Samsung TV is relatively simple and does not require an advanced level of knowledge. Here's what you need to do:

• Prepare: Remove the cover from the back of the 4K LED or similar TV.
• Remove the inverter: At the very bottom of the device, there is a small rectangular chip that can be removed by wiggling it gently and lifting it.
• Install the new part: Once the old inverter is out, replace it with the new inverter board and reassemble the TV.
• Test: When the installation is complete, test to make sure the TV is once again in working order.

When you need a new inverter board, your TV is likely to display these common symptoms:

• Excessive heat: If you notice that the TV is creating an inordinate amount of heat, it may be a sign that the inverter board is about to fail..
• Erratic screen display: The image that is projected on a Samsung TV should remain constant, but if the image goes in and out, and this is not a signal issue, the inverter board may be the culprit.
• Dim or blank image: During the final phase of an LED inverter outage, the images on a 4K TV will begin to dim or become blank when in use.

The inverter of a Samsung smart television is only responsible for providing power to the light source, so the remaining components of a smart TV will continue to operate. Some users have reported that connecting an external video device like a projector to the television will allow them to continue using the smart device until the replacement part is installed.

The tools required when replacing an inverter are standard, and the process doesn't require the use of Samsung-specific tools. Here's what you'll need:

• Flathead screwdriver.
• Phillips head screwdriver.
• Lint-free gloves.
• Needle-nose pliers.