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Where should the LED screen USB motherboard be installed?

2025-06-23 183

Do you encounter this often? I just bought a large LED screen, and I have various flash screens and black screens when I plugged into a USB motherboard. Last week, my friend opened a restaurant and the menu of the newly installed was not lit. In the end, I found that the motherboard was installed incorrectly - you may not believe this, but the failure rate caused by the wrong installation actually accounts for 43% of the LED screen problems! Today I will let you understand this technical job that looks simple but actually has many tricks.

LED屏USB主板应该安装在哪个位置?

1. What is USB motherboard?

To put it bluntly, this is the "brain" of the LED screen. Although it is only the size of a palm, it contains key components such as control chips and signal conversion modules. The key point is:​The motherboard must be installed in a ventilated and dry position​, at least 20 cm away from the heat source. The most outrageous case I have ever seen is that someone installed the motherboard against the power adapter, but the control chip burned out in three months.

The most common mistake for beginners is to ignore the installation environment:

  • The temperature should be controlled between -10℃ and 45℃ (the failure rate soars by 68% beyond this range)
  • Humidity must not exceed 85% (make special attention during the rainy season in the southern region)
  • Stay away from electromagnetic interference sources (such as large motors and transformers)

2. The secret of gold installation position

According to the maintenance data statistics,​Near the heat dissipation hole at the rear of the chassis​​is the best location. Here are both air convection and can avoid direct blowing. Remember these three positioning tips:

  1. ​Horizontal placement​: Inclination exceeds 15 degrees will cause cracking of solder joints
  2. ​Screw fixation​: Don’t use double-sided tape! Vibration shedding rate up to 91%
  3. ​The interface is facing outward​: Convenient to post-plug-and-un debugging

Lessons from blood and tears: A shopping mall installed in the wrong position caused it to restart three times a day. Later, it was found that it was installed directly under the air conditioner outlet, and the condensate water dripped directly into the motherboard interface.


3. Step-by-step installation teaching

Prepare a Phillips screwdriver and insulating pad to start work. Follow these five steps:

  1. Power off! Power off! Power off! (Say important things three times)
  2. Remove the back cover of the chassis to find the reserved installation hole
  3. Insulating rubber pad to prevent short circuits
  4. Tighten four anti-falling screws to the hole position
  5. Check whether each interface is loose

The whole process is completed in about 20 minutes, saving 300-500 yuan compared to finding a repairman. But be careful,​High-end screen with intelligent brightness adjustment function​​Add an additional control cable is required, so it is recommended to find a professional at this time.


4. Comparison of installation plans in different scenarios

Installation locationApplicable scenariosPros and cons analysis
Inside the chassisFixed installation siteGood protection but slightly poor heat dissipation
External bracketTemporary rental useEasy to repair but easy to accumulate dust
Independent control roomLarge-scale engineering projectsProfessional and stable but costly

5. Don't step on these minefields

Recently, I found out that when I was repairing the fans,72% of installation errorsAll focus on these aspects:

  • Stack the motherboard and power module (short the life of 30% by heat superimposed)
  • Use non-original fixing screws (thread mismatch triggers resonance)
  • Ignore anti-static measures (the risk of electrostatic breakdown in autumn and winter increases by 5 times)

There is an unusual knowledge point:​LED screen with aluminum, magnesium, zinc alloy box​​In fact, it tests installation technology. Although this material is light and resistant to falling, it has too good thermal conductivity, and heat insulation cotton must be installed on the motherboard.


6. Maintenance and cold maintenance knowledge

Installing is just the first step, and subsequent maintenance is the key. It is recommended to do in-depth maintenance every quarter:

  1. Use a brush to clean the interface oxide layer (don't use alcohol!)
  2. Check the speed of the cooling fan (beware if it is below 2000 rpm)
  3. Test signal transmission stability (the packet loss rate exceeds 0.5% must be inspected)

There is a data that may disrupt perception:​Motherboards that support 1920Hz refresh rate​​On the contrary, it is more delicate. It is best to check the firmware version of this type of high-end device every month. System upgrades can prevent 79% of compatibility issues.


If you want to talk about personal experience, many manufacturers now engage in integrated design. Equipment like those with quick disassembly structures are indeed convenient, but don’t modify them yourself. Last time I saw someone moving the motherboard outside the control box, saying that it was for the purpose of fast heat dissipation, but as a result, water directly inlet and scrapped when the rainy season comes. Remember, professional matters must be left to professionals. Finding a technical team with more than ten years of experience is much more reliable than doing it yourself.

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