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KDL-32EX725/40EX725/46EX725/55EX725 C-1
APPENDIX C - REPLACING THE LCD PANEL
REMOVING THE LCD PANEL FROM THE
BEZEL
The LCD Panel is adhered to the Bezel using double sided tape.
When replacing the panel, you should also replace the tape.
Caution: These instructions should be followed whenever
separating the LCD Panel from the Bezel.
1. Using the instructions provided in
“Rear Cover and AC
Cover Removal” on page 58
, remove the rear cover,
all of the boards, and connectors.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the panel and bezel,
always lay the TV with the bezel face down on the cloth
to pull the panel off of the bezel. Placing the panel face
down on the cloth and attempting to pull the bezel off of
the panel may cause damage to the panel.
2. Remove the Panel Brackets.
NOTE: A flat head screw driver can be used to remove
the brackets.
Panel Bracket
3. Remove the HMS3 Board and the HLR2 Board.
NOTE: The LED Bracket is part of the bezel assembly.
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APPENDIX C - REPLACING THE LCD PANEL
4. Placing one hand between the LCD Panel and the
bezel, gently start to lift the panel away from the bezel.
Lift up by
holding the
portion of
the panel.
DO NOT
hold onto
the LCD cells
5. Continue the process until the panel is removed from
the bezel.
Lift slowly
removing
one section
at a time.
REATTACHING THE LCD PANEL ONTO
THE BEZEL
The double-sided tape used to adhere the LCD Panel to the Bezel
should be replace whenever the panel or the
bezel
is replaced.
1. Place the replacement bezel face down on a soft cloth.
2. Ensure that all of the original tape has been removed
from the LCD panel and the bezel.
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3. Using the following illustrations, place the double-sided
tape onto the bezel.
32”
32 models use 2 pieces
40”
40 models use 2 pieces
46”
46 models use 3 pieces
3position
10x350mm t=0.4
55”
1position
DOUBLE SIDED TAPE (PANEL 10)
10x15mm t=0.4
DOUBLE SIDED TAPE (PANEL 10)
10x15mm t=0.4
55 models use 4 pieces
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4. Place the top of the LCD Panel onto the bezel.
a. Adjust the right and left side so the panel fits
securely onto the bezel.
b. Slowly place the bottom of the panel within the
bezel.
a
b
5. Ensure the panel is securely placed inside the bezel.
