Have you ever turned on your LED batten light and realized — nothing happens? No glow, no flicker, just dead? Don’t rush to throw it away yet! In this guide, we’ll show you how to troubleshoot and repair a Philips LED Batten 18W Linear Light that’s not working.
| Comparison between working and faulty Philips LED Batten 18W. |
π§ What You Need
- Multimeter (for voltage and diode testing)
- Soldering iron and flux
- Replacement MB10F bridge rectifier (if faulty)
- Screwdriver or pry tool
- Basic safety gear (gloves and insulated tools)
π‘ Step 1: Check Power Input
Start by turning on the switch and using a multimeter to measure the input voltage.
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| Measuring AC input voltage with a multimeter. |
If the voltage (around 220V AC) is present, that means the power supply is fine, and the issue lies inside the LED batten.
π© Step 2: Disassemble the LED Batten
Remove the end cover — look for a small clip or hole at the edge. Push down gently and pry open the cover using a small screwdriver.
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| Removing the end cover to access the LED strip and driver. |
Once opened, slide out the LED strip to expose the internal wiring and driver.
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| Sliding out the LED strip to reveal the internal wiring and driver circuit inside the batten. |
π Step 3: Inspect the Wiring
When inspecting the LED strip, check for loose wires or bad solder joints.
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| Loose red wire disconnected from the LED strip solder joint. |
In our case, the red wire was detached from its solder point — one clear reason for no light output.
⚡ Step 4: Measure DC Output Voltage
Use your multimeter to measure the driver’s DC output voltage. You should see around 24V–40V DC for an 18W batten.
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| Checking the DC output voltage of the LED driver circuit. |
If you’re only getting 4V DC, it means the driver circuit or the bridge rectifier (MB10F) is likely damaged.
π§² Step 5: Test the MB10F Bridge Rectifier
Refer to the MB10F pin diagram and switch your multimeter to diode mode. Measure these pairs:
- Pin 3 → Pin 4
- Pin 3 → Pin 2
- Pin 2 → Pin 1
- Pin 4 → Pin 1
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| Testing MB10F bridge rectifier using diode mode on a multimeter. |
If there’s no reading between all pairs, it confirms the rectifier is open and faulty.
π§ Step 6: Identify Root Cause
We found two issues in this repair:
- Loose solder joint on the LED output wire.
- Faulty MB10F bridge rectifier (no diode connection).
These two faults combined caused the LED batten to completely fail.
π₯ Step 7: Replace the Faulty MB10F
Desolder the damaged MB10F using a soldering iron or hot air gun. Apply some flux to make removal easier.
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| Removing the faulty MB10F bridge rectifier. |
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| Removing and replacing the faulty MB10F bridge rectifier. |
Then, solder a new MB10F IC in its place — ensure the polarity and pin orientation are correct.
⚙️ Step 8: Test and Reassemble
After replacing the component, connect the LED batten to the AC supply and test. If the repair was successful, your LED should now light up brightly again!
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| Testing the LED batten after repair — light working normally. |
Finally, reassemble the cover and secure everything back in place.
✅ Result: Fully Working LED Batten
After fixing both issues, the Philips LED Batten 18W worked perfectly. A simple inspection and a few minutes of soldering saved it from going to waste — and saved money too!
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| Final result — repaired Philips LED Batten shining brightly. |
π¦ Where to Buy
πΊ Watch the Full Video
You can watch the complete step-by-step repair process here:
π¬ Final Thoughts
Most LED battens fail due to loose solder joints or driver circuit damage — both easy to diagnose with a simple multimeter. With a bit of patience and care, you can repair your light instead of replacing it.
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