55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open:

ntAs of this writing, the Samsung UN55D6300SFHP 55″ LED TV has an MSRP of $2,299.99 (US). We purchased this test unit from a local retailer for $1,799.99 (not including tax). This TV has the following technical specifications:

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• nttScreen: 54.6″ (measured diagonally)

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• nttResolution: 1,920 x 1,080

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• nttDynamic Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1

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• nttPanel Refresh Rate: 120Hz

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• nttAspect Ratio: 16:9

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• nttSound: SRS TheaterSound (15 Watts x 2 Audio Channels)

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• nttSpeakers: Two built-in speakers

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• nttPorts: 4 HDMI, 1 Component, 1 Composite, 1 PC (D-sub), 1 PC Audio input (mini jack), 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 Optical audio output, 1 Audio output (mini jack), 1 Coaxial input, Ethernet port

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• nttWi-Fi support: Requires Samsung Wireless LAN adapter (sold separately)

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• nttApps: Smart TV with Samsung Apps and integrated Web browser

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Back

ntThe Samsung UN55D6300SF weighs 48.9 pounds with the included stand and 39.7 pounds without it. The set measures 50.4″ (W) x 30.1″ (H) x 1.2″ (D) — without the stand. When attached, the stand adds just over 2 inches to the unit’s height, and it has a depth of 12 inches.
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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Rear Ports

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Power cord connector

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: 1.2 inches thick

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Remote, included cables, holder rings, cable holder, and documentation

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the stand from the screen

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Stand

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the back panel screws

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the back panel

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: First look inside

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Motherboard (mounted)

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Power board

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: LCD control board panel and cover

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Right speaker

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Left speaker

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Disconnecting the motherboard cables

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the motherboard screws

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the motherboard

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Front control panel PCB

55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the LCD control board outer panel screws

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the LCD control board outer panel

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the LCD control board cover screws

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the LCD control board cover

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: LCD controller board (mounted)

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Disconnecting the LCD control board ribbon cables

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the LCD control board screws

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Removing the LCD control board

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: LCD control board - Top

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: LCD control board - Bottom

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Samsung AMLCD LQFC031T1C-Q2 (DTV SoC)

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Intersil ISL24835

ntThis Intersil chip, with markings ISL24835, is likely a TFT-LCD Reference Voltage Generator.

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Samsung SM4109 DA1041 SMBM014

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: STMicroelectronics 39150 Ultra low drop BICMOS voltage regulator

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: LCD control board markings and part numbers

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Motherboard - Top

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Motherboard - Bottom

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Samsung "Genoa-S" SDP1001 Video/Audio/Graphics Processor

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Four Samsung K4B1G1646G-BCH9 DRAM chip

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Samsung chip with sticker 05590A

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Samsung chip with sticker 05523A

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Samsung Arsenal-WW SDP94 S4LJ103X video processor

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Silicon Image SiI9489 5-port HDMI 1.3 port processor with Instaport, ARC, HEC,3D, MHL & ViaPort

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Realtek RTL8201E Single-Chip/Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet PHYceiver with Auto MDIX

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: AKM AK4686EQ cCapacitor-less 2ch/4ch Audio CODEC

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Texas Instruments MP222EC 0BK G4 CDKL

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Weltrend WT61P805 "microcontroller for flat panel display and power management"

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Texas Instruments TAS 5725 TI 11K D8F9 G4

ntThis Texas Instruments chip, with marks TAS 5725 TI 11k D8F9 G4, is likely a Mixed Signal Microcontroller.

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Samsung BN40-00208A Tuner

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: HannStar motherboard markings

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55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Complete teardown

ntThe Samsung UN55D6300SF 55″ LED TV was a cinch to crack open and disassemble. It has standard Phillips screws and easily-accessable parts. Provided you can get replacement parts, this TV shouldn’t be too difficult to repair.

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ntInside the case, you’ll find the LCD assembly, motherboard, LCD control board, power supply board, front control panel PCB, and a handful of screws and cables. As expected, this TV has lots of chips from Samsung. But, you’ll also find chips from Realtek, STMicroelectronics, Intersil, AKM, Weltrend, Silicon Image, and Texas Intruments.

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