A system and method of converting a light fixture from a conventional light fixture to an LED light fixture. Originally, the light fixture has a troffer, a ballast unit, and bulb receptacles. The conversion is accomplished by mounting a panel over the face of the troffer that obscures the ballast unit and bulb receptacles. LED light strips are mounted to the panel. Likewise, an LED power supply is mounted to the panel. The panel is attached to the troffer with a hinge connection. In this manner, the panel can be rotated away from the troffer for easy access.