Hp Pl4260n - 42" plasma tv User manual

High-Definition Plasma TV Service Manual

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HP High-Definition Plasma Television

Models: PL4260N and PL5060N

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Service Manual

HP High-Definition Plasma TV Service Manual PL4260N, PL5060N v

Table of Contents

Important Service Safety Precautions ........................................................................................... 1

Warnings and Cautions....................................................................................................................................1

Safe Handling and Servicing.............................................................................................................................2

Repair Tips ..................................................................................................................................................3

About Lead-Free Solder.................................................................................................................................3

Suggested Pb-Free Solder..............................................................................................................................4

Servicing of Surface-Mounted Devices (SMDs) .................................................................................................4

Rework on Ball Grid Array (BGA) Ics..............................................................................................................5

Product Information and Specifications ........................................................................................ 6

Product Information ..........................................................................................................................................6

Product Profile..............................................................................................................................................6

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................6

PDP Panel Module Specifications ...................................................................................................................6

General TV Specifications .............................................................................................................................7

I/O Connectors ...........................................................................................................................................9

Factory Preset Display Modes ......................................................................................................................10

Controlling the Onscreen Display.................................................................................................................10

TV Indicators and Controls ..........................................................................................................................10

Remote Control ..........................................................................................................................................11

Back TV Connectors ...................................................................................................................................12

Basic Operation ......................................................................................................................... 14

Basic Operation.............................................................................................................................................14

OSD Functions...........................................................................................................................................14

Command Table RS232 ..................................................................................................................................18

Removal and Replacement.........................................................................................................23

Equipment and Tools Needed for Removal and Replacement...............................................................................23

Tools.........................................................................................................................................................23

Equipment .................................................................................................................................................23

Check After Service....................................................................................................................................23

Basic Adjustment Settings ............................................................................................................................23

Removal Procedures .......................................................................................................................................24

Removing the Speaker Set...........................................................................................................................24

Removing the TV Pedestal............................................................................................................................25

Removing the Small Back Cover...................................................................................................................26

Removing the I/O Panel..............................................................................................................................26

Removing the Main Board and the Tuner and Audio Board .............................................................................27

Separating the Main Board and the Tuner and Audio Board ...........................................................................28

Removing the Speaker Connector Board .......................................................................................................28

Removing the Back Handles and Back Cover.................................................................................................29

Removing the Bridge of the Signal Board, Signal Board Support, and I/O Board ..............................................30

Removing the IR Board and Key Board .........................................................................................................30

Removing the Conductive Gaskets................................................................................................................31

Removing the PDP Module...........................................................................................................................32

Removing the Crossbeams and Washers.......................................................................................................32

Servicing the PDP Panel Module ..................................................................................................................33

Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................ 34

LED Indicators............................................................................................................................................34

Service Mode OSD Menu ...............................................................................................................................34

Entering the OSD Menu ..............................................................................................................................34