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5. Lift the Tuner Board as shown in the illustration to detach from Main
Board.
Tuner
Board
Tuner
Board
Main
Board
Main
Board
6. Reconnect the LVDS Cable as shown.
7. Install the new Main Board and/or Tuner Board and screws.
8. Reconnect all remaining connectors.
9. Update the Software.
After ALL repairs UPDATE the SOFTWARE to the latest version.
Instructions are included with the Software package on the Sony
website.
Instructions are included with the Software package on the Sony
website.
a. Insert the USB device with the latest Software into one of the TVs’
USB ports.
b. Connect TV to AC power.
c. Wait at least 20 seconds.
d. Press Power
I/0
on the TV to turn it ON.
e. Wait until the Software update is completed.
REPLACING THE MAIN BOARD / TUNER BOARD
The Main Board used in these models is available for repair. For Part
Number information refer to
Number information refer to
Section 4 - Exploded View/Part Number
Information on page 20.
1. Slide the Side Bracket to detach from Main Board and Tuner Board.
Side
Bracket
Side
Bracket
2. Locate and LVDS Cable and release the locking clip to remove
as shown.
3. Locate and disconnect all remaining connectors.
4. Locate and remove all screws from the Tuner Board and Main Board,
then lift as shown to detach.
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10. To access
Service Mode, turn TV ON and OFF again then press
the following buttons within 1 second of each other:
DISPLAY
Channel
5
Volume
+
Power
I/0
11. When the
DIGITAL Menu appears, press
2
until
002 MODEL
category displays.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
000 BOARD CHECK
12. Press
1
until
002 DEST item displays.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
002 DEST
SBTVD-T_BASE
CAUTION: If the incorrect Destination Data Value is selected,
it may corrupt the Sofware requiring a Main Board replacement.
it may corrupt the Sofware requiring a Main Board replacement.
13. Press
3
until the correct destination of the TV displays.
(Use the table below for reference).
Model Name
Destination
Data Value
BRAZIL
KDL-65W955B
SBTVD-T_BASE
14. Press
MUTE
then
0
to save the changes.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
002 DEST
002 DEST
WRITE
SBTVD-T_BASE
15. Press
1
until
003 MODELNAME displays.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
003 MODELNAME
_________
16. Press
3
until the model displayed matches the model of the TV.
CAUTION: The Model Name can only be selected once. Be sure
to verify the information is correct before saving the changes.
to verify the information is correct before saving the changes.
17. Press
MUTE
then
0
to save the changes.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
003 MODELNAME
KDL-65W955B
WRITE
18. Locate the Serial Number for the TV on the side of the Rear Cover.
MODEL NO
KDL-65W955B
SERIAL NO
2000001
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19. Press
1
until
004 SERIAL item displays.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
004 SERIAL
20. Press
0
to display the
Serial Number Edit option.
DIGITAL (MODEL)
SERVICE
SerialNumberEdit
*1 SerialNumber
21. Press
to display the
Serial Number input screen.
DIGITAL (MODEL)
SERVICE
SerialNumberEdit
*1 SerialNumber
Please Input serial number
(0000000-99999999)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
CAUTION: The Serial Number can only be selected once. Be sure
to verify the information is correct before saving the changes.
to verify the information is correct before saving the changes.
22. Enter the Serial Number of the TV.
NOTE:
If the incorrect Serial Number is entered, press
RETURN
to go back to the Serial Number input screen and re-enter
the correct number.
the correct number.
23. Press
to save the Serial Number.
DIGITAL (MODEL)
SERVICE
SerialNumberEdit
*1 SerialNumber
2000001
WRITE
24. Press
1
until
006 VAR_TYPE item displays.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
006 VAR_TYPE
25. Press
3
until
STD option displays.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
006 VAR_TYPE
STD
26. Press
MUTE
then
0
to save the changes.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
006 VAR_TYPE
STD
WRITE
27. Cycle AC Power (Unplug and plug AC Cord from the outlet).
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28. Access
Service Mode, by pressing the following buttons within
1 second of each other:
DISPLAY
Channel
5
Volume
+
Power
I/0
29. When the
DIGITAL Menu appears, press
2
until
002 MODEL
category displays.
DIGITAL
SERVICE
002 MODEL
000 BOARD CHECK
30. Press
0
to select the
000 BOARD CHECK item.
DIGITAL (MODEL)
SERVICE
Board Check
1. Replace MAIN BOARD (and TUNER BOARD)
2. Replace TUNER BOARD only
2. Replace TUNER BOARD only
When replacing the Main Board and/or Tuner Board:
31. Press
1
to verify the Main Board replacement results.
NOTE:
Either one of the following messages indicates
a correct process.
DIGITAL (MODEL)
SERVICE
Board Check
OK
TUNER BOARD OPTION: STANDARD
TUNER BOARD OPTION: STANDARD
DIGITAL (MODEL)
SERVICE
Board Check
OK
TUNER BOARD OPTION: PCA / HTL
TUNER BOARD OPTION is changed correctly
TUNER BOARD OPTION: PCA / HTL
TUNER BOARD OPTION is changed correctly
CAUTION: If the Main Board is a mismatch to the Tuner Board,
a “NG: WRONG COMBINATION OF MAIN BOARD AND TUNER
BOARD” will display.
a “NG: WRONG COMBINATION OF MAIN BOARD AND TUNER
BOARD” will display.
32. Press
RETURN
.
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