Display device having a buffered light guide plate

A display device comprising:

• a light guide plate including a first side surface and a second side surface, the light guide plate including an inorganic material;
• a lower chassis including a bottom portion, which overlaps with the light guide plate, a first sidewall, which faces the first side surface of the light guide plate, and a second sidewall, which extends from the bottom portion and faces the second side surface of the light guide plate;
• a light source disposed on the first sidewall and facing the first side surface of the light guide plate;
• a display panel structure disposed on the light guide plate, coupled to the lower chassis via a first panel coupling member, the display panel structure including a display panel;
• a first buffer member disposed between the second sidewall and the second side surface of the light guide plate;
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• a first reflective member disposed between the first buffer member and the second side surface of the light guide plate.