Sounds like the backlight is out.
If you want to take a stab at repair check out http/www.shopjimmy.com/lg/42lf5800-ua
They sell replacement boards and are very helpful.
When you say that the screen is dark, does this means that you cannot see anything at all? Does it have a sound when you are watching? If it does, probably there's a defect on display and you need to contact the manufacturer for the repair.
Sounds like the backlight is out.
If you want to take a stab at repair check out http/www.shopjimmy.com/lg/42lf5800-ua
They sell replacement boards and are very helpful.