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I have a 120 watt led fixture. This morning I turned my blues on and it popped. The whites still work. I took a picture but am not good with electronics. Is there something I can do or a part I could replace. Any advice. Thank you
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If you aren't good with electronics don't bother. It could be the driver but you need to test it. You could try the working driver on the blues and visa versa
 
If there was a popping sound, it leads to to believe its more than just a connection problem, but it's sure worth checking those too -)
 
As mentioned above, disconnect the two drivers. Hook up the known good one (whites) to the blue lights. If they come on then it's not in the wiring to the lights. Then hook up the questionable driver to the known good lights (whites). If they don't come on, then you know there's a problem with the driver originally hooked up to the blues. Next step would be to attempt repair or just outright replace.

Mac
 
McAllyn has the best advice for testing. once you determine it is a bad ballast, then you can either order a replacement from the MFG or get the specs andorder aftermarket. should be a simple wire hook up.
 
As mentioned above, disconnect the two drivers. Hook up the known good one (whites) to the blue lights. If they come on then it's not in the wiring to the lights. Then hook up the questionable driver to the known good lights (whites). If they don't come on, then you know there's a problem with the driver originally hooked up to the blues. Next step would be to attempt repair or just outright replace.

Mac
I did what you said and it does work so I know it's the driver. How do I know exactly what to order and where can I order it. Thanks
 

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