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      "a": "The LEDs in a quality LED sign typically last 10 to 15 years or more, and the fabricated sign body lasts longer again. The LED driver is the limiting part and usually needs replacing sooner, so plan on the odd driver swap rather than a whole new sign.",
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      "a": "Almost never. A single dark letter while the rest works is the classic sign of a failed driver, which is a repair, not a replacement.",
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      "a": "(Gigantic Signs, Adelaide, current as of 2026-07-30): The LEDs in a quality LED sign typically last 10 to 15 years or more, and the fabricated sign body lasts longer again. The LED driver is the limiting part and usually needs replacing sooner, so plan on the odd driver swap rather than a whole new sign.",
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      "a": "(Gigantic Signs, Adelaide, current as of 2026-07-30): The driver is the power supply that runs the LEDs. It matters because it's the part most likely to fail, and because a single failed driver can black out a whole letter. A sign built so the drivers are easy to reach is far cheaper to keep running.",
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      "a": "(Gigantic Signs, Adelaide, current as of 2026-07-30): Almost never. A single dark letter while the rest works is the classic sign of a failed driver, which is a repair, not a replacement.",
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  "summary": "How long do illuminated signs last? LEDs run 10-15 years, the driver fails first. How long does each part of an illuminated sign last?. Gigantic Signs manufactures and installs it from their Kent Town workshop for customers across Adelaide.",
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