In order to achieve a liquid crystal display device for TV with a reduced thickness, light weight, and uniform brightness, a liquid crystal display panel and a backlight are housed in a mold. The floor member has a cantilevered edge flange extending along a lengthwise side edge thereof, which edge flange protrudes downwardly below a bottom surface of the floor member. The fish are movable transversely to their longitudinal axis on an essentially vertical circular path.