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1 Remove 1 screw from Main Bracket.
2 Remove 3 screws from Main Bracket and Spine Frame.
3 Remove 2 screws from Top Vesa Bracket.
4 Remove 2 screws from G Board Support.
5 Remove 2 screws from Center Frame.
6 Remove 10 screws from Spine Frames.
7 Remove 4 screws from both Bottom Vesa Brackets.
8 Remove 4 screws from Bottom Bracket.
9 Remove 1 screw from Bottom Bracket.
1-8. STRUCTURAL
FRAMES
AND
BRACKETS
REMOVAL
(KDL-46W4100/46W4150/46WL140 ONLY)
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
Main Bracket
Top Vesa Bracket
G Board
Suport
Center Frame
8
9
Bezel
Bottom Bracket
Bottom Vesa Bracket
Spine Frame
Spine Frame
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1-9
SPEAKERS, UNDER BAR, H3E BOARD, H4 BOARD, AND LIGHT GUIDE REMOVAL
1 Slide out Speaker (L) Unit from Bezel.
2 Slide out Speaker (R) Unit from Bezel.
3 Remove 2 screws from Under Bar.
4 Disconnect 1 connector and slide out H3E Board from Clear Panel.
5 Release hooks and remove from Bezel.
6 Remove 1 screw and release hooks from Clear Panel.
7 Disconnect 1 connector and slide out H4 Board from Light Guide.
8 Disconnect 1 connector and remove Illumination Module from Bezel.
Speaker Unit (L)
Speaker Unit (R)
Illumination
Module
Light Guide
Under Bar
H3E Board
Bezel
Clear Panel
1
3
2
5
4
6
7
8
H4 Board
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1-10. LCD PANEL REMOVAL
1 Remove 3 screws to detach Heat Sink from LCD Panel
2 Gently remove Radiation Sheet (Heat Transfer Pad)
CAUTION: The Heat Sink and Radiation Sheet are NOT included on LCD Panel.
For LCD Panel replacement you can reuse the heat sink, but you must replace the radiation sheet.
For LCD Panel replacement you can reuse the heat sink, but you must replace the radiation sheet.
3 Disconnect 2 connectors.
4 Remove 2 screws.
CAUTION: 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 “LVDS Cable Routing” on
Page 36 for KDL-40W4100/40WL140 and Page 58 for KDL-46W4100/46W4150/46WL140.
attached to the TCON and which side is attached to the BU Board. Refer to Wire Dressing Illustration “LVDS Cable Routing” on
Page 36 for KDL-40W4100/40WL140 and Page 58 for KDL-46W4100/46W4150/46WL140.
1-10-1. 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.
☛
Bezel
Heat Sink
RadiationSheet (T)
(Heat Transfer Pad)
3
4
1
2
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1-11. BALANCER (ETC-INVERTER MT) BOARD REMOVAL
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 “Installation Procedure”
on Page 38 for KDL-40W4100/40WL140 models and Page 60 for KDL-46W4100/46W4150/46WL140 models.
1
2
Cover
Balancer Board
LCD Panel
Balancer (ETC-Inverter MT) Board
WARNING
NEVER REMOVE THE
SCREWS SECURING THE
PLASTIC STRIP HOLDING
PLASTIC STRIP HOLDING
THE LAMP SOCKETS
DAMAGE TO THE
BACKLIGHT TUBES WILL
!
OCCUR!
(ETC-Inverter MT) Board
1 Remove 8 screws (KDL-40W4100/40WL140 Only).
Remove 7 screws (KDL-46W4100/46W4150/46WL140 Only).
2 Pull out the board from Lamp Socket.
SHIELD REMOVAL
BALANCER (ETC-INVERTER) BOARD REMOVAL
WARNING
NEVER REMOVE THE
SCREWS SECURING THE
PLASTIC STRIP HOLDING
PLASTIC STRIP HOLDING
THE LAMP SOCKETS
DAMAGE TO THE
BACKLIGHT TUBES WILL
Only remove the screws securing the inverter
cover which may be metal or plastic. The
remaining plastic strip contains sockets for the
fluorescent backlights and should never be
loosened. The backlights will pop out of the
sockets and/or break the backlight requiring a
LCD panel replacement.
REMOVE SCREWS
SECURING
SHIELD
REMOVE
CONNECTORS AND
PULL BOARD TO
THE RIGHT
!
.
OCCUR!
BACKLIGHT
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