An LED display unit comprises a printed circuit board. A plurality of LEDs are packaged on the printed circuit board. Portions of the respective LEDs except for light emitting sections thereof are sealed by a resin. The LEDs having the portions thereof sealed by the resin are received in a case. A plurality of the cases are arranged on the attaching plate, to form a large-sized display panel. The case has a rear face thereof which is brought to a configuration in which spaces exist between the attaching plate and portions of the case except for a fixing portion thereof to the attaching plate and a connector for wiring.
