A liquid crystal module provides for concave shaped recesses formed in an
elastic member along the circumference of a linear light source that is
arranged on the side of a light guide, and lamp holders attached to both
ends of the linear light source, while ring-shaped hard members are
engaged with the recesses. Thus, the hard members serve as a grip against
an impact applied to the linear light source, and the linear light source
is prevented from being damaged. Accordingly, a sidelight-type liquid
crystal module with a liquid crystal panel is thereby obtained, in which
the damage to the linear light source (when an impact, or the like, is
applied to the liquid crystal panel) is prevented by simple means without
affecting the quality of light that is emitted toward the liquid crystal
panel.