Panasonic TH-42PV500A User manual

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TH-42PV500A
TH-42PV500H
TH-42PV500M
GP8DA Chassis
High Definition Plasma Television
Specifications
Power Source
A
C 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
A
verage use : 341 W
Standby condition : 0.3 W
Plasma Display panel
Drive method
A
C type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Screen size 42-inch (106 cmV)
(Number of pixels) 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]
Sound
Speaker Woofer (Ø 80 mm) × 2 pcs, Tweeter (16 mm × 73 mm) × 4 pcs
Audio Output 26 W (13 W + 13 W ), 10% THD
Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1
Applicable signals
Colour System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
Scanning format 480i(60Hz), 480p(60Hz), 576i(50Hz), 576p(50Hz), 720p(50Hz), 720p(60Hz), 1080i(50Hz), 1080i(60Hz)
PC signals XGA display
VGA, SVGA, XGA
SXGA (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
ORDER NO.ITD0508044CE

Receiving Systems /
Band name (PV500H/M)
Receiving Systems /
Band name (PV500A)
Receiving Channels
(Regular TV) (PV500H/M)
VHF BAND
2-12 (PAL/SECAM B, K1)
0-12 (PAL B AUST.)
1-9 (PAL B N.Z.)
1-12 (PAL/SECAM D)
1-12 (NTSC M Japan)
2-13 (NTSC M USA)
UHF BAND
21-69 (PAL G, H, I/SECAM G, K, K1)
28-69 (PAL B AUST.)
13-57 (PAL D, K)
13-62 (NTSC M Japan)
14-69 (NTSC M USA)
CATV
S1-S20 (OSCAR)
1-125 (USA CATV)
C13-C49 (JAPAN)
S21-S41 (HYPER)
Z1-Z37 (CHINA)
5A, 9A (AUST.)
Receiving Channels
(PV500A)
VHF 0 to 12 PAL B
UHF 21 to 69 PAL G
S´1 to S´3 HYPER TUNER
S1 to S41
(One tuner)
Aerial - Rear UHF / VHF
Operating Conditions Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
AV1 Input
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 Vrms
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 Vp-p (75 W)
S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 Vp-p (75 W) C:0.286 Vp-p (75 W)
AV2 Input
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 Vrms
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 Vp-p (75 W)
COMPONENT Y 1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization)
PB/CB,P
R/CR± 0.35 Vp-p
AV3 Input
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 Vrms
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 Vp-p (75 W)
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1 Applicable signals 5
2 Safety Precautions 6
2.1. General Guidelines 6
3 Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices 7
4 About lead free solder (PbF) 8
5 Service Hint 9
6 Plasma panel replacement method 10
6.1. Remove the Back cover. 10
6.2. Remove the P-Board. 10
6.3. Remove the PB-Board 10
6.4. Remove the D-Board 10
6.5. Remove the rear terminal cover 11
6.6. Remove the metal frame 11
6.7. Remove the DT-Board and DV-Board 11
6.8. Remove the DG-Board 11
6.9. Remove the H-Board and TA/TB-Board 12
6.10. Remove the PA-Board 12
6.11. Remove the Z-Board 12
6.12. Remove the SU-Board 12
6.13. Remove the SD-Board 13
6.14. Remove the SC-Board 13
6.15. Remove the SS2-Board 14
6.16. Remove the SS3-Board 14
6.17. Remove the SS-Board 14
6.18. Remove the Fan 14
6.19. Remove the C1-Board 15
6.20. Remove the C2-Board 15
6.21. Remove the Speaker L, R 15
6.22. Remove the stand brackets. 16
6.23. Remove the C3-Board 16
6.24. Remove the C4-Board 16
6.25. Remove the front bracket 17
6.26. Remove the G-Board 17
6.27. Remove the GK-Board 17
6.28. Remove the GS-Board and SD-Module 17
6.29. Remove the K-Board 18
6.30. Remove the S-Board 18
6.31. Remove the Plasma panel section from the Front frame
(glass) 19
6.32. Replace the plasma panel (finished). 19
7 Location of Lead Wiring 20
7.1. Lead of Wiring (1) 20
7.2. Lead of Wiring (2) 21
7.3. Lead of Wiring (3) 22
7.4. Lead of Wiring (4) 23
7.5. Lead of Wiring (5) 24
7.6. Lead of Wiring (6) 25
7.7. Lead of Wiring (7) 26
8 Self Check 27
8.1. Power LED Blinking timing chart 28
8.2. No Power 28
8.3. No Picture 29
8.4. Local screen failure 30
S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 Vp-p (75 W) C:0.286 Vp-p (75 W)
AV4 Input
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 Vrms
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 Vp-p (75 W)
COMPONENT Y 1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization)
PB/CB,P
R/CR± 0.35 Vp-p
Others HDMI TYPE A Connector
PC Input HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R,G,B / 0.7 Vp-p (75 W)
HD, VD / TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
Audio Input RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 Vrms
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1, PC CARD slot × 1
Output AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 Vp-p (75W)
Dimensions ( W × H × D ) 1,138 mm × 730 mm × 138 mm
Weight 40.0 kg Net
Notes:
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· Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
CONTENTS
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9 Service Mode Function 31
9.1. How to enter SERVICE 1 31
9.2. How to enter SERVICE 2 31
9.3. Option Description 33
9.4. Option Code 35
10 Adjustment Procedure 36
10.1. Driver Set-up 36
10.2. Initialization Pulse Adjust 37
10.3. P.C.B. (Printed Circuit Board) exchange 37
10.4. Adjustment Volume Location 38
10.5. Test Point Location 38
11 Adjustment 39
11.1. PAL panel white balance adjustment 39
11.2. 1080i white balance adjustment 40
11.3. Sub bright adjustment 41
11.4. ABL adjustment 42
11.5. TEXT Vref Auto Adjustment 43
12 Hotel mode 44
13 Conductor View 45
13.1. P-Board 45
13.2. PA-Board 48
13.3. PB-Board 49
13.4. H-Board 50
13.5. DG-Board 52
13.6. TA-Board 54
13.7. TB-Board 55
13.8. DV-Board 56
13.9. Z-Board 57
13.10. D-Board 58
13.11. C1-Board 61
13.12. C2-Board 62
13.13. C3-Board 63
13.14. C4-Board 64
13.15. SC-Board 65
13.16. SU-Board 68
13.17. SD-Board 69
13.18. SS, SS2 and SS3-Board 70
13.19. G-Board 72
13.20. GK, GS, K and S-Board 73
14 Block and Schematic Diagram 75
14.1. Schematic Diagram Notes 75
14.2. Main Block Diagram 76
14.3. P-Board Block Diagram 77
14.4. P-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 78
14.5. P-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 79
14.6. PA and PB-Board Block Diagram 80
14.7. PA-Board Schematic Diagram 81
14.8. PB-Board Schematic Diagram 82
14.9. H, TA and TB-Board Block Diagram 83
14.10. TA and TB-Board Schematic Diagram 84
14.11. H-Board (1 of 3) Schematic Diagram 85
14.12. H-Board (2 of 3) Schematic Diagram 86
14.13. H-Board (3 of 3) Schematic Diagram 87
14.14. G, GK, GS, K and S-Board Block Diagram 88
14.15. G-Board Schematic Diagram 89
14.16. GK, K, and S-Board Schematic Diagram 90
14.17. GS-Board Schematic Diagram 91
14.18. DG-Board (1 of 2) Block Diagram 92
14.19. DG-Board (2 of 2) Block Diagram 93
14.20. DG-Board (1 of 6) Schematic Diagram 94
14.21. DG-Board (2 of 6) Schematic Diagram 95
14.22. DG-Board (3 of 6) Schematic Diagram 96
14.23. DG-Board (4 of 6) Schematic Diagram 97
14.24. DG-Board (5 of 6) Schematic Diagram 98
14.25. DG-Board (6 of 6) Schematic Diagram 99
14.26. DV-Board Block Diagram 100
14.27. DV-Board Schematic Diagram 101
14.28. Z-Board Block Diagram 102
14.29. Z-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 103
14.30. Z-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 104
14.31. D-Board Block Diagram 105
14.32. D-Board (1 of 6) Schematic Diagram 106
14.33. D-Board (2 of 6) Schematic Diagram 107
14.34. D-Board (3 of 6) Schematic Diagram 108
14.35. D-Board (4 of 6) Schematic Diagram 109
14.36. D-Board (5 of 6) Schematic Diagram 110
14.37. D-Board (6 of 6) Schematic Diagram 111
14.38. C1, C2, C3 and C4-Board Block Diagram 112
14.39. C1-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 113
14.40. C1-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 114
14.41. C2-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 115
14.42. C2-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 116
14.43. C3-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 117
14.44. C3-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 118
14.45. C4-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 119
14.46. C4-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 120
14.47. SC-Board Block Diagram 121
14.48. SC-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 122
14.49. SC-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 123
14.50. SU-Board Block Diagram 124
14.51. SU-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 125
14.52. SU-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 126
14.53. SD-Board Block Diagram 127
14.54. SD-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 128
14.55. SD-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 129
14.56. SS, SS2 and SS3-Board Block Diagram 130
14.57. SS, SS2 and SS3-Board Schematic Diagram 131
15 Parts Location & Mechanical Replacement Parts List 133
15.1. Parts Location 133
15.2. Packing Exploded Views (1) 134
15.3. Packing Exploded Views (2) 135
15.4. Packing Exploded Views (3) 136
15.5. Mechanical Replacement Parts List 137
16 Electrical Replacement Parts List 139
16.1. Replacement Parts List Notes 139
16.2. Electrical Replacement Parts List 140
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1 Applicable signals
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2.1.1. Leakage Current Cold Check
1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the two
prongs on the plug.
2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter, between
the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet
part on the equipment such as screwheads, connectors,
control shafts, etc. When the exposed metallic part has a
return path to the chassis, the reading should be between
1MWand 5.2MW.
When the exposed metal does not have a return path to
the chassis, the reading must be .
Figure 1
2.1.2. Leakage Current Hot Check (See
Figure 1.)
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an
isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a 1.5kW, 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a 0.15µF
capacitors, between each exposed metallic part on the set
and a good earth ground such as a water pipe, as shown in
Figure 1.
3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1000 ohms/volt or more
sensitivity, to measure the potential across the resistor.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the
voltage at each point.
5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of the
above measurements.
6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts
RMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or
equivalent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage
current must not exceed 1/2 milliamp. In case a
measurement is outside of the limits specified, there is a
possibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be
repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the
customer.
2 Safety Precautions
2.1. General Guidelines
1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or
damaged by the short circuit.
2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
3. After servicing, make the following leakage current checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.
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3 Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and
semiconductor "chip" components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by electro static discharge (ESD).
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any ESD on your
body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as alminum
foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static (ESD protected)" can
generate electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most
replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, alminum foil or comparable
conductive material).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material
to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
Caution
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise hamless motion such as the brushing
together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity (ESD) sufficient to
damage an ES device).
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4 About lead free solder (PbF)
Note: Lead is listed as (Pb) in the periodic table of elements.
In the information below, Pb will refer to Lead solder, and PbF will refer to Lead Free Solder.
The Lead Free Solder used in our manufacturing process and discussed below is (Sn+Ag+Cu).
That is Tin (Sn), Silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu) although other types are available.
This model uses Pb Free solder in it’s manufacture due to environmental conservation issues. For service and repair work, we’d
suggest the use of Pb free solder as well, although Pb solder may be used.
PCBs manufactured using lead free solder will have the PbF within a leaf Symbol stamped on the back of PCB.
Caution
·
· ·
· Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder. Typically the melting point is 50 ~ 70 °F (30~40 °C) higher.
Please use a high temperature soldering iron and set it to 700 ± 20 °F (370 ± 10 °C).
·
· ·
· Pb free solder will tend to splash when heated too high (about 1100 °F or 600 °C).
If you must use Pb solder, please completely remove all of the Pb free solder on the pins or solder area before applying Pb
solder. If this is not practical, be sure to heat the Pb free solder until it melts, before applying Pb solder.
·
· ·
· After applying PbF solder to double layered boards, please check the component side for excess solder which may flow onto
the opposite side. (see figure below)
Suggested Pb free solder
There are several kinds of Pb free solder available for purchase. This product uses Sn+Ag+Cu (tin, silver, copper) solder.
However, Sn+Cu (tin, copper), Sn+Zn+Bi (tin, zinc, bismuth) solder can also be used.
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5 Service Hint
Board Name Function Board Name Function
P Power Supply SC Scan Drive
PA DC-DC Converter SU Scan out (Up)
PB Audio Power, Fan control SD Scan out (Down)
H AV Terminal, AV Switch SS Sustain Drive
DV HDMI Interface SS2 Sustain Connector (Up)
DG Digital Signal Processor SS3 Sustain Connector (Down)
Z Speaker out, Audio AMP K Remote receiver, Keyscan
D Format Converter, Plasma AI Processor S Power Switch
C1 Data Driver (Up Right) G PC Card Slot, Front Terminal
C2 Data Driver (Up Left) GS SD Card Slot
C3 Data Driver (Down Left)
SD-M
SD Module (MPEG4/PHOTO view, SD recording)
None serviceable.
SD Module should be exchanged for service.
C4 Data Driver (Down Right)
TA Tuner (PV500A ONLY)
TB Tuner (PV500H/M ONLY) GK Key Switch
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6.1. Remove the Back cover.
1. See Service Hint (Section 5).
6.2. Remove the P-Board.
Caution:
To remove P.C.B., wait 1 minute after power was off for
discharge from electrolisis capacitors.
1. Disconnect the couplers (P2, P5, P9, P10, P11, P12, P23,
P25 and P30).
2. Remove the screws (×6 ) and remove the P-Board.
6.3. Remove the PB-Board
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (PB5, PB7, PB30, PB31, PB33
and PB34).
3. Remove the screws (×3 ) and remove the PB-Board
metal frame.
4. Remove the screws (× 4 ) and remove the PB-Board.
6.4. Remove the D-Board
1. Remove the PB-Board.
2. Disconnect the couplers (D3, D5, D20 and D25) and
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (D31, D32, D33 and D34).
4. Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the D-Board.
6 Plasma panel replacement method
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6.5. Remove the rear terminal
cover
1. Remove the screws (×4 ), and rhe screw (×7 ).
2. Remove the rear terminal cover.
6.6. Remove the metal frame
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (D3, D5, H7, P10 and PB7) and
relay connector (SP-R, SP-L).
3. Remove the screws (×4 ) remove the metal frame.
6.7. Remove the DT-Board and DV-
Board
1. Remove the screws (×1 ).
2. Disconnect the coupler (DV15).
3. Remove the screws (×1 ) and remove the DV-Board.
6.8. Remove the DG-Board
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (DG3 and DG5).
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (DG1, DG2 and DG20).
4. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the DG-Board.
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6.9. Remove the H-Board and
TA/TB-Board
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the TA/TB-Board.
3. Disconnect the couplers (H52 and H53).
4. Disconnect the flexible ables (H1, H2, H30 and H50).
5. Remove the screws (×3 ) and remove the H-Board.
6.10. Remove the PA-Board
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (PA7 and PA10).
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (PA20 and PA30).
4. Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the PA-Board.
6.11. Remove the Z-Board
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the coupler (Z1 and Z2).
3. Disconnect the flexible cable (Z50).
4. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the Z-Board.
6.12. Remove the SU-Board
1. Remove the screws (×2 ).
2. Slide the SU-Board to the left to disconnect from a coupler
(SC41 - SU41) on the SC-Board and remove a coupler
(SU45 or SC45).
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3. Remove the flexible cables (SU1, SU2, SU3 and SU4)
connected to the SU-Board, and remove the SU-Board.
6.13. Remove the SD-Board
1. Remove the screws (×2 ).
2. Slide the SD-Board to the left to disconnect from a coupler
(SC42 - SD42) on the SC-Board and remove a coupler
(SD46 or SC46).
3. Remove the flexible cables (SD1, SD2, SD3 and SD4)
connected to the SD-Board, and remove the SD-Board.
6.14. Remove the SC-Board
1. Disconnect the couplers (SC2, SC20 and SC23).
2. Remove the screws (×6 ) and remove the SC-Board.
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6.15. Remove the SS2-Board
1. Disconnect the coupler (SS23) and disconnect the flexible
cable (SS55).
2. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the SS2-Board.
6.16. Remove the SS3-Board
1. Disconnect the coupler (SS22) and disconnect the flexible
cable (SS56).
2. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the SS3-Board.
6.17. Remove the SS-Board
1. Remove the SS2-Board and SS3-Board.
2. Disconnect the couplers (SS11, SS12, SS24, SS32 and
SS34).
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (SS52 and SS53).
4. Remove the screws (×6 ), and remove the SS-Board.
6.18. Remove the Fan
1. Remove the screws (×3 each) remove the fan and
disconnect the relay coupler.
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6.19. Remove the C1-Board
1. Remove the fan .
2. Disconnect the flexible cable holder fastening screws (×8
) and disconnect the flexible cables (CA1, CA2, CA3
and CA4).
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (C11) and disconnect the
coupler (C12) .
4. Remove the screws (×3 ) and remove the C1-Board.
6.20. Remove the C2-Board
1. Remove the fan.
2. Disconnect the flexible cable holder fastening screws (×8
) and remove the flexible cables (CA5, CA6, CA7 and
CA8).
3. Disconnect the flexible cable (C21).
4. Remove the screws (×3 ), the couplers (C22 and C32)
and remove the C2-Board.
6.21. Remove the Speaker L, R
1. Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the Speaker cover
L, R.
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2. Disconnect the relay connector L, R.
3. Remove the Speaker L, R.
6.22. Remove the stand brackets.
1. Remove the plasma panel section from the servicing stand
and lay on a flat surface such as a table (covered), with the
plasma panel surface facing downward.
Spread a soft cloth or similar on the table for protection, so
the panel surface is not scratched.
2. Remove the stand bracket fastening screw (×6 ,×8
).
6.23. Remove the C3-Board
1. Remove the flexible cable holder fastening screws (×8), and
disconnect the flexible cables (CB5, CB6, CB7 and CB8).
2. Disconnect the couplers (C33 and C32), and disconnect the
flexible cables (C31).
3. Remove the screws (×3 ), and remove the C3-Board.
6.24. Remove the C4-Board
1. Remove the flexible cable holder fastening screws (×8 )
and disconnect the flexible cables (CB1, CB2, CB3 and
CB4).
2. Disconnect the coupler (C43) and disconnect the flexible
cables (C41).
3. Remove the screws (×3 ), and remove the C4-Board.
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6.25. Remove the front bracket
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the coupler (G2) and the flexible cables (G11
and G51).
3. Remove the screws (×7 ) and remove the front bracket.
6.26. Remove the G-Board
1. Remove the front bracket.
2. Disconnect the coupler (G3).
3. Remove the screws (×3 ) and remove the G-Board
cover.
4. Remove the screws (×5 ) and remove the G-Board unit.
5. Remove the screws (×3 ) and remove the G-Board.
6.27. Remove the GK-Board
1. Remove the G-Board.
2. Remove the GK-Board.
6.28. Remove the GS-Board and SD-
Module
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the coupler (H52) and the flexible cable (G11).
3. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the grommets
(×2).
4. Remove the SD-Unit.
5. Remove the screw (×1 ).
6. Remove the SD-Metal.
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7. Remove the screw (×1 ).
8. Remove the SD-Module cover.
9. Disconnect the coupler (GS52) and the flexible cable
(GS12).
10. Remove the screws (×2 ).
11. Remove the GS-Board and SD-Module.
6.29. Remove the K-Board
1. Disconnect the couplers (K1).
2. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the grommet (×1).
3. Remove the K-Board.
6.30. Remove the S-Board
1. Remove the screw (×2 ).
2. Disconnect the couplers (S1).
3. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the S-Board.
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6.31. Remove the Plasma panel
section from the Front frame
(glass)
1. Remove the front frame and the plasma panel fastening
screw (×8 ).
2. Remove the front frame and the stand brackets fastening
screw (×6 ).
3. For leaving the plasma panel from the front frame, pull the
bottom of the front frame forward, lift, and remove.
6.32. Replace the plasma panel
(finished).
1. Place the new plasma panel (finished) on the flat surface of
the table (covered by a soft cloth), with the plasma panel
surface facing downward.
2. Attach the C1, C2, C3-Board and the C4-Board, connect
the flexible cables (×7) from the Plasma panel to the C1,
C2, C3-Board and C4-Board, and fix the flexible cable
holders.
3. Attach the Hooks (left, right) and fit the stand brackets (left,
right) to the new plasma panel.
4. Place the plasma panel section on the servicing stand.
5. Attach the front frame and the each P.C.Board and so on,
to the new plasma panel.
* When fitting the front frame, be careful not to allow
any debris, dust or handling residues to remain
between the front glass and plasma panel.
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7 Location of Lead Wiring
7.1. Lead of Wiring (1)
MAKE WIRE DRESSING AS IF ILLUSTRATED BELOW.
NOTES:
1. CONNECT CONNECTORS SURELY.
2. KEEP MODERATE SLACK IN WIRES NOT TO GIVE ANY STRESS TO CONNECTORS.
3. PLACE SAG OF P2 CONNECTION WIRES UNDER KNEES OF THE P2 CONNECTOR AS IF ILLUSTRATED BELOW.
4. MANAGE THE WIRES THAT ARE AROUND ELECTRIC FAN ASSEMBLIES NOT TO TOUCH A BLADE OF ELECTRIC
FAN NOR THE EDGE OF FAN MOUNT METAL.
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