Patent ID: 7824073

Claim:
A light source unit, comprising: a rectangular substrate; a flange extending from an outer periphery of the rectangular substrate, each side of the flange defining an opening therein; a plurality of connectors, wherein each connector is arranged in each opening, and comprises a first terminal and a second terminal; a light emitting diode mounted on the substrate, the light emitting diode comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes being electrically connected to the first and second terminals of the connectors; and a light guiding plate optically coupled to the light emitting diode, the light guiding late being rectangular and configured for converting light from the light emitting diode into diffused light, the light guiding plate being coupled to a top surface of the flange thereby defining a closed cavity for receiving the light emitting diode therein, the light guiding plate having a light emitting surface at a top surface thereof.