Re: Vizio D65U-D2 backlight goes out

Here are some pictures. Please let me know if I need to take more of anything. I don't have a multimeter, but I can run to the store and pick one up if needed. Thank you!

edit: These are the replacement boards from ShopJimmy. I can take pics of the original boards if it helps....

I searched this forum and saw two threads for this model, but so far I have not fixed my problem. I have a Vizio D65U-D2 and after the tv being on anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes, the backlight will go out and stay out. I did the flashlight test and can still see an image with that. I'm incredibly new to repairing electronics. I ordered a new set of boards from ShopJimmy, but that didn't fix the issue. It's now looking like I might have to try to replace the LED strips, which I'm not comfortable doing.

Would a failing LED strip cause all of the backlights to go out, or would...

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Hello! My parents had a Vizio D65U-D2 with the backlight going out after being on for a little while. They got a new TV, and I'm trying to fix the Vizio. I'm incredibly new to repairing electronics. I ordered a new set of boards from ShopJimmy, but that didn't fix the issue. It's now looking like I'll have to try to replace the LED strips, which I'm not comfortable doing. I registered to look at some image attachments that others have posted in hopes that I can find a solution before it gets to that point.

I have...