Vizio E500i-A0 Slight flicker

[Hamm]

Purchased a Vizio E500i-A0, and was excited to bring it home and get it set up. Upon doing so, I noticed a slight flicker on the screen. Seems to be a backlight issue of some sort but I can't figure it out exactly. If I divided the screen into 5ths (horizontally, with 5/5 being the very top) this is in the 3/5 area, if that makes sense. It's also slightly darker in that area (when it isn't flickering). Currently I have the back case off the tv. Didn't notice any bad caps, so I figured someone here may be able to help. I tried to get a picture, but I couldn't get a good one.

Any and all help is appreciated!

[dskall]

Re: Vizio E500i-A0 Slight flicker

Bad led

[Hamm]

Re: Vizio E500i-A0 Slight flicker

And the LED strips are replaceable, correct?

[dskall]

Re: Vizio E500i-A0 Slight flicker

Yes, but involves taking panel apart which runs risk of breaking panel.

[dskall]

Re: Vizio E500i-A0 Slight flicker

You might want to just use it until it quits before you try a repair to backlights. Also run backlights down as much as possible to take load off LED's. Update your firmware.