Sony KDL-40VL160 / KDL-46VL160 Service Manual ▷ View online
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KDL-40VL160/46VL160
KDL-40VL160/46VL160
SECTION 1: DISASSEMBLY
1-1. REAR COVER AND SWITCH UNIT (CONTAINS H1 BOARD) REMOVAL
1 Release hook and slide out Side Jack Bracket from BU Board
2 Remove 2 HEX screws
3 Disconnect 5 connectors
4 Remove 9 screws
5 Remove 3 screws
1 Remove 2 screws from Terminal Position
2 Remove 4 screws
3 Remove 15 screws (KDL-40VL160 ONLY)
Remove 17 screws (KDL-46VL160 ONLY)
4 Disconnect 1 connector and slide out Switch Unit
1-2. SIDE JACK BRACKET, BU BRACKET, BU
SHIELD AND BU BOARD REMOVAL
Rear Cover
Switch Unit
(Contains H1 Board)
(Contains H1 Board)
1
2
3
4
Side Jack Bracket
BU Board
BU Shield
BU Bracket
2
5
4
1
3
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1-3. G4 (POWER UNIT) BOARD AND D3Z BOARD REMOVAL
1 Disconnect 3 connectors
2 Remove 6 screws
3 Release board holders
4 Disconnect 4 connectors
5 Remove 6 screws
1-4. TABLE-TOP STAND AND UNDER COVER REMOVAL
1 Gently place the TV set face down onto soft cloth
Remove 4 screws
2
Remove 2 screws
2
3
1
5
4
G4 (Power Unit) Board
D3Z Board
2
3
Under Cover
Table-Top Stand Assembly
1
Soft Cloth
3
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1-5. AC INLET AND AC BRACKET REMOVAL
1 Remove 2 screws from Under Bar
2 Slide out Speaker units from Bezel
3 Disconnect 1 connector and release IR Guide hooks
to remove H4 Board
4 Disconnect 1 connector and Slide out H3V Board
from Bezel
1 Remove 2 screws
2 Remove 2 screws
1-6. SPEAKERS, UNDER BAR, SCREW CAPS, H3V BOARD, AND H4 BOARD REMOVAL
1
AC Bracket
AC Inlet
2
Soft Cloth
1
2
3
2
4
S
Under Bar
H4 Board
H3V Bo
Speaker
Soft Cloth
1-7. VESA FRAMES AND BOTTOM BRACKET REMOVAL
1 Remove 4 screws from VESA Frames
2 Remove 4 screws
3 Remove 4 screws
2
1
3
VESA Frame
Bottom Frame
Soft Cloth
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1-8. LCD
PANEL
REMOVAL
1 Disconnect 2 connectors
2 Remove 3 screws (KDL-40VL160 ONLY)
Remove 5 screws (KDL-46VL160 ONLY)
3
The Insulating Sheet for the D3Z board is NOT included on LCD Panel.
For LCD Panel replacement you must replace the insulating sheets.
For LCD Panel replacement you must replace the insulating sheets.
4
The Insulating Sheet for the G4 board is NOT included on LCD Panel.
For LCD Panel replacement you must replace the insulating sheets.
NOTE: The LVDS cable can only be installed one way. There is colored tape on the cable to determine which side is attached
to the TCON and which side is attached to the BU Board. Refer to Wire Dressing Illustration on Page 32 for
KDL-40VL160 models and on Page 52 for KDL-46VL160 models.
1-8-1. CLEANING THE LCD PANEL
CAUTION: When cleaning the TV, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.
1 Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth.
2 Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.
If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the package.
Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning.
Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the package.
Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning.
Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
2
1
LCD Panel
Bezel
Double Sided Tape
Insulating Sheet (D3Z)
Detail
Detail
Double Sided Tape
Insulating Sheet (G4)
Detail
Detail
3
Insulating Sheet (D3Z)
4
Insulating Sheet (G4)
Soft Cloth
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