Fix LG 32LF360V clouding - iFixit Repair Guide

Introduction

This guide shows how to fix the clouding effect (bright spots on the display).

What you need

Step 1 Lay the TV upright

Lay the TV face down on a table so that the stand is not touching the table and the TV is level.
It is best to place a soft cloth under the display so that it cannot be scratched.

Step 2 Dismantle the stand

Unscrew the two Phillips screws from the base and pull it down so that it can be loosened.

Step 3 Dismantle the back cover

Unscrew the six Phillips screws from the back cover.
The one screw between the connectors has a different shape than the others, keep it separate from the others.
Now slide a pick between the back cover and the frame and gradually separate them until all sides are loose.
The upper side can take a lot of force, if it doesn't work with a pick, try to open the back cover as far as possible until the upper side detaches itself.

Step 4 Dismantle the IR receiver

Take the IR receiver out of its place and disconnect the cable from the mainboard.
The cable can break quickly, disconnect it carefully.

Step 5 Dismantle loudspeaker

Take the speakers out of their place and disconnect the cables.

Step 6 Remove covers

Unscrew the 8 Phillips screws from the two metal covers on the bottom of the TV.

Step 7 Disconnect flex cable

Now fold up the two black brackets on the boards you just uncovered and take out the flex cables.
The brown flex cables at the bottom of the boards are very sensitive. If these are damaged, the entire display may no longer work.

Step 8 remove the frame

Unscrew the 18 Phillips screws on the sides of the TV.
Turn the TV over.
Carefully remove the frame around the display.

Step 9 remove the display

Before you start: the LCD display is highly sensitive and can break at the slightest bend. Be as careful as possible with this step and give yourself enough time.
Use several suction cups to remove the LCD display from the frame.
Again, you have to be careful with the brown flex cables just mentioned, as they come out with the display in this step.

Step 10 2. Remove frame

Remove the 2nd frame with e.g. a spudger by releasing the small clips on the sides.

Step 11 Remove foils

Remove the multiple layers of film from the TV.
The foils must be reinstalled later in the same order. Don't swap them.

Step 12 Glue on diffuser lenses

Glue the scattered lenses back on, e.g. with superglue.
Make sure that the 3 pins on the scatter lenses are correctly seated on the LED strip when you stick them on.
Congratulations! You managed to fix your TV!

Conclusion

Work the steps in reverse order to reassemble your device.

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