Monday, September 30, 2013

HITACHI PTV - 43FWX20B - HOW TO DISASSEMBLE


DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
The Front Speaker Grille needs to be removed.
Remove 4 Screws located on the back sides of the Speaker Grille (2 on each side).
The image on the right shows the 2 screws on the right back side of the Speaker Grille.
The image shows the Speaker Grille removed.

The Lower Rear board needs to be removed. Remove 14 screws all around the Lower Rear Board.
Image shows Lower Rear Board removed.
Next to be removed is the Back Cover, which is partially shown in this image.
Remove the 18 screws all around the Back Cover.
The image shows the back of the right side of the Back Cover.
Again, use extreme caution because the mirror is attached to the Back Cover.
Image shows the back of the PTV with the Back Cover and Lower Rear Board removed.
Look for the Sensor Board located on the top right corner. Remove the Sensor Interface connectors.
Remove the 4 screws (2 on each corner) that partially hold the screen frame assembly.
Image shows the 2 screws on the right corner near the sensor board.
Locate and remove the last 7 screws on the bottom edge on the front of the Screen Frame. (2 on each corner and 3 in the center.)
The image shows the bottom edge of the screen frame.
Note that these screws are the last ones that are holding the Screen Frame. Grab the Screen Frame on both corners and slide out towards you.
Seek additional help when necessary.
This image shows the PTV after you have removed the Screen Frame assembly.
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