Panasonic Viera TH-37PX600B User manual

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GP9DE Chassis
Plasma Television
Specifications
Power Source
A
C 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Aver
a
ge use 241 W (TH-37PV600E), 261 W (TH-42PV600E)
250 W (TH-37PX600B), 270 W (TH-42PX600B)
Standby condition 0.3 W (PV600E)
0.3 W (PX600B Without DVB recording), 20 W (PX600B With DVB recording)
Plasma Displa
y
panel
Drive method
A
C type
Aspe
c
t Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1
V
isible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
94 cmV (37-in
c
h), 106 cmV (42-inch)
818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal) (37-inch)
920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal) (42-inch)
(No. o
f
pixels) 737,280 (1,024 (W) × 720 (H)) [3,072 × 720 dots] (37-inch)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots] (42-inch)
Sound
Speake
r
Woofer ( 80 mm) × 2 pcs, Tweete
r
(23 mm × 100 mm) × 2 pcs
Audio Output 31 W (15.5 W + 15.5 W ), 10% THD
Headphones 3.5 mm stereo mini Jack × 1
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA
SXGA (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequenc
y
31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequenc
y
59 - 86 Hz
Receiving Systems
/
Band name (PV600E)
PAL B, G, H, I, SEC
A
M B, G SEC
A
ML
/
L’
VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY)
VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69
CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)
ORDER NO.PCZ0604030CE

CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)
PAL D, K, SEC
A
MD,
K
VHF R1 - R2 VHF R3 - R5
VHF R6 - R12 UHF E21 - E69
PAL 525/60
Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR)
M.NTSC
Playback from M. NTSC Video recorders (VCR)
NTSC (A
V
input only)
Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR)
Receiving Systems
/
Band name (PX600B)
PAL I
UHF E21 - 68.
PAL 525/60
Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR) o
r
NTSC disc playback from DVD
player and recorder.
DVB
Digital terrestrial services via UHF aerial input.
M.NTSC
Playback from M.NTSC Video recorders (VCR).
NTSC (A
V
input only)
Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR).
Aerial - Rea
r
VHF / UHF (PV600E), UHF (PX600B)
Operating Conditions Temperatu
r
e:0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
AV1 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio / Video in, Audio
/
Video out, RGB in)
AV2 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio / Video in, Audio
/
Video out, S-Video in, Q-Link)
AV3 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio / Video in, Audio
/
Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)
AV
4
V
IDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 W)
S-
V
IDEO Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 W) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 W)
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
Others COMPONENT
Y
PB,P
R
1.0 V[p-p] (including synch
r
oniza
t
ion)
±0.35 V[p-p]
HDMI 1/2 TYPE A Connectors
PC HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R,G,B
/
0.7 V[p-p] (75 W)
HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
CARD slot SD CARD slot × 1 0.5 V[rms]
Output AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)
Dimensions ( W × H × D )
977 mm × 629 mm × 138 (panel part: 95) mm (37-inch)
1,077 mm × 689 mm × 138 (panel part: 95) mm (42-inch)
Weight
28.5 kg Net (37-inch)
32.5 kg Net (42-inch)
Notes:
· Design and Speci
f
ications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are appro
x
imate.
· This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.
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1 Applicable signals 5
2 Safety Precautions 6
2.1. General Guidelines 6
2.2. Touch-Current Check 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 fan 10
6.3. RemovetheSpeakerboxass'y(left)10
6.4. RemovetheSpeakerboxass'y(right) 10
6.5. Remove the tuner cover 11
6.6. Remove the P-Board 11
6.7. Remove the PA-Board 11
6.8. Remove the tuner unit 12
6.9. Remove the XV-Board (PX600B) 12
6.10. Remove the DG-Board 12
6.11. Remove the TA-Board 13
6.12. Remove the H-Board 13
6.13. Remove the HC-Board 13
6.14. Remove the D-Board 13
6.15. Remove the SU-Board (37inch) 14
6.16. Remove the SU-Board (42inch) 14
6.17. Remove the SD-Board (37inch) 14
6.18. Remove the SD-Board (42inch) 14
6.19. Remove the SC-Board 15
6.20. Remove the SS-Board 15
6.21. Remove the C1-Board 15
6.22. Remove the C2-Board 16
6.23. Remove the front bracket 16
6.24. Remove the G-Board and GK-Board 16
6.25. Remove the S-Board 17
6.26. Remove the stand brackets 17
6.27. Remove the GS-Board and SD-Module 17
6.28. Remove the Plasma panel section from the Front frame
(glass) 18
6.29. Remove the squawker speaker 19
6.30. Remove the K-Board 19
6.31. Replace the plasma panel (finished) 20
7 Location of Lead Wiring 21
7.1. Lead of Wiring (1) 21
7.2. Lead of Wiring (2)-1 22
7.3. Lead of Wiring (2)-2 23
7.4. Lead of Wiring (2)-3 24
7.5. Lead of Wiring (2)-4 25
7.6. Lead of Wiring (3)-1 26
7.7. Lead of Wiring (3)-2 27
7.8. Lead of Wiring (3)-3 28
7.9. Lead of Wiring (3)-4 29
7.10. Lead of Wiring (4)-1 30
7.11. Lead of Wiring (4)-2 31
7.12. Lead of Wiring (4)-3 32
7.13. Lead of Wiring (4)-4 33
7.14. Lead of Wiring (5)-1 34
7.15. Lead of Wiring (5)-2 35
8 Self Check 36
8.1. Power LED Blinking timing chart 37
8.2. No Power 38
8.3. No Picture 39
8.4. Local screen failure 40
9 Service Mode Function 41
9.1. How to enter SERVICE 1 41
9.2. How to enter SERVICE 2 41
9.3. Option Description 43
10 Adjustment Procedure 45
10.1. Driver Set-up 45
10.2. Initialization Pulse Adjust 46
10.3. P.C.B. (Printed Circuit Board) exchange 46
10.4. Adjustment Volume Location 47
10.5. Test Point Location 47
11 Adjustment 48
11.1. PAL panel white balance adjustment 48
11.2. HD white balance adjustment 49
11.3. Sub bright adjustment 50
11.4. ABL adjustment 51
11.5. Sub-Contrast adjustment 52
11.6. Multi-Window adjustment 53
12 Hotel mode 54
13 Conductor Views 55
13.1. P-Board (37inch) 55
13.2. P-Board (42inch) 58
13.3. PA-Board 61
13.4. H-Board 63
13.5. G and TA-Board 65
13.6. GK, HC, K and S-Board 66
13.7. GS-Board 67
13.8. DG-Board 68
13.9. XV-Board (PX600B) 70
13.10. D-Board 72
13.11. C1-Board (37inch) 74
CONTENTS
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13.12. C1-Board (42inch) 75
13.13. C2-Board (37inch) 76
13.14. C2-Board (42inch) 77
13.15. SC-Board 78
13.16. SU-Board (37inch) 81
13.17. SU-Board (42inch) 82
13.18. SD-Board (37inch) 83
13.19. SD-Board (42inch) 84
13.20. SS-Board 85
14 Schematic and Block Diagram 87
14.1. Schematic Diagram Notes 87
14.2. Main Block Diagram (37inch) 88
14.3. Main Block Diagram (42inch) 89
14.4. P-Board Block Diagram (37inch) 90
14.5. P-Board (1 of 6) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 91
14.6. P-Board (2 of 6) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 92
14.7. P-Board (3 of 6) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 93
14.8. P-Board (4 of 6) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 94
14.9. P-Board (5 of 6) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 95
14.10. P-Board (6 of 6) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 96
14.11. P-Board Block Diagram (42inch) 97
14.12. P-Board (1 of 6) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 98
14.13. P-Board (2 of 6) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 99
14.14. P-Board (3 of 6) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 100
14.15. P-Board (4 of 6) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 101
14.16. P-Board (5 of 6) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 102
14.17. P-Board (6 of 6) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 103
14.18. PA-Board Block Diagram 104
14.19. PA-Board (1 of 3) Schematic Diagram 105
14.20. PA-Board (2 of 3) Schematic Diagram 106
14.21. PA-Board (3 of 3) Schematic Diagram 107
14.22. H and TA-Board Block Diagram 108
14.23. G, GK, HC and K-Board Block Diagram 109
14.24. H-Board (1 of 3)Schematic Diagram 110
14.25. H-Board (2 of 3)Schematic Diagram 111
14.26. H-Board (3 of 3)Schematic Diagram 112
14.27. G-Board Schematic Diagram 113
14.28. GS-Board Schematic Diagram 114
14.29. GK, K, HC and TA-Board Schematic Diagram 115
14.30. DG-Board (1 of 3) Block Diagram 116
14.31. DG-Board (2 of 3) Block Diagram 117
14.32. DG-Board (3 of 3) Block Diagram 118
14.33. DG-Board (1 of 8) Schematic Diagram 119
14.34. DG-Board (2 of 8) Schematic Diagram 120
14.35. DG-Board (3 of 8) Schematic Diagram 121
14.36. DG-Board (4 of 8) Schematic Diagram 122
14.37. DG-Board (5 of 8) Schematic Diagram 123
14.38. DG-Board (6 of 8) Schematic Diagram 124
14.39. DG-Board (7 of 8) Schematic Diagram 125
14.40. DG-Board (8 of 8) Schematic Diagram 126
14.41. XV-Board Block Diagram (PX600B) 127
14.42. XV-Board (1 of 5) Schematic Diagram (PX600B) 128
14.43. XV-Board (2 of 5) Schematic Diagram (PX600B) 129
14.44. XV-Board (3 of 5) Schematic Diagram (PX600B) 130
14.45. XV-Board (4 of 5) Schematic Diagram (PX600B) 131
14.46. XV-Board (5 of 5) Schematic Diagram (PX600B) 132
14.47. D-Board Block Diagram 133
14.48. D-Board (1 of 6) Schematic Diagram 134
14.49. D-Board (2 of 6) Schematic Diagram 135
14.50. D-Board (3 of 6) Schematic Diagram 136
14.51. D-Board (4 of 6) Schematic Diagram 137
14.52. D-Board (5 of 6) Schematic Diagram 138
14.53. D-Board (6 of 6) Schematic Diagram 139
14.54. C1 and C2-Board Block Diagram 140
14.55. C1-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 141
14.56. C1-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 142
14.57. C1-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 143
14.58. C1-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 144
14.59. C2-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 145
14.60. C2-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 146
14.61. C2-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 147
14.62. C2-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 148
14.63. SC, SU and SD-Board Block Diagram (37inch) 149
14.64. SC, SU and SD-Board Block Diagram (42inch) 150
14.65. SC-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 151
14.66. SC-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 152
14.67. SU-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 153
14.68. SU-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 154
14.69. SU-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 155
14.70. SU-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 156
14.71. SD-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 157
14.72. SD-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram (37inch) 158
14.73. SD-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 159
14.74. SD-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram (42inch) 160
14.75. SS and S-Board Block Diagram 161
14.76. SS and S-Board Schematic Diagram 162
15 Parts Location & Mechanical Replacement Parts List 163
15.1. Parts Location 163
15.2. Packing Exploded Views (1) 164
15.3. Packing Exploded Views (2) 165
15.4. Packing Exploded Views (3) 166
15.5. Mechanical Replacement Parts List 167
16 Electrical Replacement Parts List 169
16.1. Replacement Parts List Notes 169
16.2. Electrical Replacement Parts List (37inch) 170
16.3. Electrical Replacement Parts List (42inch) 202
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1 Applicable signals
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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.
2.2. Touch-Current Check
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a measuring network for touch currents 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 Leakage Current Tester (Simpson 228 or equivalent) to measure the potential across the measuring network.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the voltage at each point.
5. Reserve the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of the above measure.
6. The potential at any point (TOUGH CURRENT) expressed as voltage U1and U2, does not exceed the following values:
For a. c.: U1= 35 V (peak) and U2= 0.35 V (peak);
For d. c.: U1= 1.0 V,
Note:
The limit value of U2= 0.35 V (peak) for a. c. and U1= 1.0 V for d. c. correspond to the values 0.7 mA (peak) a. c. and 2.0
mA d. c.
The limit value U1= 35 V (peak) for a. c. correspond to the value 70 mA (peak) a. c. for frequencies greater than 100 kHz.
7. In case a measurement is out 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.
Figure 1
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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, Power SOS,
Speaker out, Audio AMP, Fan Control
SU Scan out (Upper)
SD Scan out (Lower)
H AV Terminal, AV Switch, MSP SS Sustain Drive
TA Tuner K Remote receiver, Power LED
DG Digital Signal Processor, Micom, HDMI Interface S Power Switch
XV D-TV Interface (PX600B only) G Front Terminal
D Format Converter, Plasma Ai, Sub-Field Processor GK Key Switch
HC Jig Connection GS SD Card Slot
C1 Data Driver (Lower Right) SD-M SD Module (MPEG4/PHOTO view, SD recording)
None serviceable.
SD Module should be exchanged for service.
C2 Data Driver (Lower Left)
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6.1. Remove the Back cover
1. See Service Hint (Section 5)
6.2. Remove the fan
1. Disconnect the relay couplers.
2. Remove the screws (×3 each) and remove the fans.
6.3. Remove the Speaker box ass’y
(left)
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the relay coupler.
3. Remove the Speaker box ass’y (left).
6.4. Remove the Speaker box ass’y
(right)
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the relay coupler.
3. Remove the Speaker box ass’y (right).
6 Plasma panel replacement method
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6.5. Remove the tuner cover
1. Remove the screws (×7 ,×8 ,×2 ).
2. Remove the tuner cover.
6.6. Remove the P-Board
Caution:
To remove P.C.B. wait 1 minute after power was off for
discharge from electrolysis capacitors.
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (P2, P5, P9, P10, P11, P12, P23,
and P25).
3. Remove the screws (×7 ) and remove the P-Board.
6.7. Remove the PA-Board
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (PA1, PA2, PA5, PA10, PA31,
PA32, PA33 and PA40).
3. Disconnect the flexible cable (PA20).
4. Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the earth cable.
5. Remove the PA-Board.
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6.8. Remove the tuner unit
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (DG5, G51, H52, PA40 and earth
cable).
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (DG3 and PA20).
4. Disconnect the relay couplers and remove the speaker
cables.
5. Remove the screws (×4 ) remove the tuner unit.
6.9. Remove the XV-Board
(PX600B)
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the tuner cable.
3. Remove the screws (×5 ) remove the XV-Board.
(Be careful the coupler (XV01-DG22) when remove the XV-
Board.)
6.10. Remove the DG-Board
1. Remove the XV-Board (PX600B). (See section 6.9.)
2. Remove the screws (×8 ) and remove the XV-Board
metal frame (PX600B).
3. Disconnect the coupler (DG2).
4. Disconnect the flexible cables (DG1, DG15 and DG20).
5. Remove the screw (×1 ) remove the DG-Board.
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6.11. Remove the TA-Board
1. Disconnect the tuner cable.
2. Remove the screw (×1 ) and remove the TA-Board.
6.12. Remove the H-Board
1. Remove the TA-Board. (See section 6.11.)
2. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
3. Disconnect the couplers (H2, H40 and H51).
4. Disconnect the flexible cable (H1).
5. Remove the screws (×5 ) and remove the H-Board.
6.13. Remove the HC-Board
1. Disconnect the flexible cable (HC15).
2. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the HC-Board.
6.14. Remove the D-Board
1. Remove the tuner unit. (See section 6.8.)
2. Disconnect the couplers (D5, D20 and D25).
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (D3, D31 and D32).
4. Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the D-Board.
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6.15. Remove the SU-Board (37inch)
1. Remove the screws (×2 ).
2. Remove the flexible cables (SU1, SU2 and SU3) and
remove the bridge connector (SU45).
3. Slide the SU-Board to the left to disconnect from a coupler
(SC41-SU41) on the SC-Board and remove the SU-Board.
6.16. Remove the SU-Board (42inch)
1. Remove the screws (×2 ).
2. Remove the flexible cables (SU1, SU2, SU3 and SU4) and
remove the bridge connector (SU45).
3. Slide the SU-Board to the left to disconnect from a coupler
(SC41-SU41) on the SC-Board and remove the SU-Board.
6.17. Remove the SD-Board (37inch)
1. Remove the screws (×2 ).
2. Remove the flexible cables (SD1, SD2 and SD3) and
remove the bridge connector (SD46).
3. Slide the SD-Board to the left to disconnect from a coupler
(SC42-SD42) on the SC-Board and remove the SD-Board.
6.18. Remove the SD-Board (42inch)
1. Remove the screws (×2 ).
2. Remove the flexible cables (SD1, SD2, SD3 and SD4) and
remove the bridge connector (SD46).
3. Slide the SD-Board to the left to disconnect from a coupler
(SC42-SD42) on the SC-Board and remove the SD-Board.
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6.19. Remove the SC-Board
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (SC2, SC20 and SC23).
3. Remove the screws (×6 ) and remove the SC-Board.
6.20. Remove the SS-Board
1. Disconnect the couplers (SS1, SS11, SS12 and SS23).
2. Disconnect the flexible cables (SS41A, SS42A, SS43A and
SS44A) (37inch).
Disconnect the flexible cables (SS41, SS42, SS43 and
SS44) (42inch).
3. Remove the screws (×6 ) and remove the SS-Board.
6.21. Remove the C1-Board
1. Remove the tuner unit. (See section 6.8.)
2. Remove the flexible cables holder fastening screws (×8
).
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (CB1, CB2, CB3 and CB4).
4. Disconnect the flexible cables (C11 and C12).
5. Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the C1-Board.
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6.22. Remove the C2-Board
1. Remove the tuner unit. (See section 6.8.)
2. Remove the flexible cables holder fastening screws (×8
).
3. Disconnect the flexible cables (CB5, CB6, CB7 and CB8).
4. Disconnect the flexible cables (C21 and C22).
5. Disconnect the coupler (C23).
6. Remove the screws (×4 ) and remove the C2-Board.
6.23. Remove the front bracket
1. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
2. Disconnect the couplers (G1 and G51).
3. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the front bracket.
6.24. Remove the G-Board and GK-
Board
1. Remove the front bracket. (See section 6.23.)
2. Remove the screws (×3 ) and remove the front side
metal frame.
3. Remove the screws (×3 ) and disconnect the couplers
(G3-GK3).
4. Remove the G-Board and GK-Board.
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6.25. Remove the S-Board
1. Disconnect the coupler (S1).
2. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the S-Board metal
frame.
3. Remove the screws (×2 ) and remove the S-Board.
6.26. Remove the stand brackets
1. Remove the plasma panel section from the servicing stand
and lay on a fiat surface such as a table (covered) with the
plasma panel surface facing downward.
2. Remove the stand brackets (left, right) fastening screws (×5
each) and remove the stand brackets (left, right).
6.27. Remove the GS-Board and SD-
Module
1. Remove the stand bracket R. (See section 6.26.)
2. Unlock the cable clampers to free the cable.
3. Disconnect the coupler (G52).
4. Remove the screws (×3 ).
5. Remove the SD card unit.
6. Remove the screws (×3 ) and remove the SD card unit
cover.
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7. Disconnect the flexible cable (GS12).
8. Remove the screw (×1 ).
9. Remove the GS-Board and SD-Module.
6.28. Remove the Plasma panel
section from the Front frame
(glass)
1. Remove the plasma panel section from the servicing stand
and lay on a fiat surface such as a table (convered) with the
plasma panel surface facing download.
2. Remove the stand brackets (left, right) fastening screws (×2
each).
3. Replace the servicing stand and stand the set.
4. Remove the front frame and the plasma panel fastening
screws (×12 ).
5. For leaving the plasma panel from the front frame, pull the
bottom of the front frame forward, lift, and remove.
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6.29. Remove the squawker speaker
1. Remove the front frame. (See section 6.28.)
2. Remove the screws (×12 ).
3. Remove the glass holder R and L.
4. Remove the screws (×2 ).
5. Remove the squawker speaker.
6.30. Remove the K-Board
1. Remove the front frame. (See section 6.28.)
2. Remove the glass holder R and L. (See section 6.29.)
3. Remove the screws (×3 )
4. Remove the bottom shield.
5. Remove the screws (×5 )
6. Remove the glass holder bottom R and L.
7. Remove the screws (×9 )
8. Remove the glass holder bottom.
9. Remove the screws (×2 ).
10. Disconnect the couplers (K1).
11. Remove the K-board.
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6.31. 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-Board and the C2-Board, connect the flexible
cables (×8) from the Plasma panel to the C1-Board and the
C2-Board, and fit the flexible cable holders.
3. Attach the Hooks (left, right) and fit the stand brackets (L,
R) to the new plasma panel.
4. Place the plasma panel section on the servicing stand.
5. Attach the front frame and each P.C.Board and so on, to
the new plasma panel.
* When fitting the front frame, be careful to allow any
debris, dust or handling residue to remain between the
front glass and plasma panel.
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