Tuesday, November 24, 2015

HOW TO REMOVE STAND AND BACK COVER – SONY KDL40EX*** SERIES LCD TVs

SONY KDL-32EX710-40EX710-40EX713-46EX710-46EX711-46EX713-55EX710-55EX711-55EX713
TABLE-TOP STAND ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
> Remove 4 screws from Table-Top Stand Assembly
> Lift up TV set to detach from Table-Top Stand Assembly
Gently place the TV set face down onto a soft cloth.
REAR COVER, UNDER COVER, VESA BRACKETS, AC INLET, SWITCH UNIT AND POWER SWITCH REMOVAL - [KDL- 32EX710/40EX710/40EX713/46EX710/46EX711/46EX713 ONLY]

> Remove 4 screws from Rear Cover to detach from Bezel and Under Cover
> Remove 4 screws from Rear Cover to detach from LCD Panel and Bottom Frame
> Remove 1 screw from Rear Cover to detach from Terminal Area
> Remove 1 screw from Rear Cover to detach from Side Jack Area
> Remove screws from Rear Cover to detach from Panel Brackets
4 from KDL-32EX710/40EX710/40EX713 Only
6 from KDL-46EX710/46EX711/46EX713 Only
> Carefully lift Rear Cover from bottom side to detach from Bezel
> Disconnect AC Inlet from GE3C/GE3A (Power) Boards and release 2 clips to detach from Under Cover H > > > Remove 1 screw from Under Cover to detach from Bottom Frame
> Slide-out Vesa Brackets to detach from Rear Cover
> Lift up Switch Unit and disconnect 1 connector to remove from LCD Panel
> Slide-out Power Switch and disconnect 1 connector to remove from Switch unit
Note: The Vesa Brackets are not included with the Rear Cover and must be reattached to the replacement Rear Cover.
KDL-55EX710-55EX711-55EX713 ONLY
CAUTION: The 55 inch models use a Metal type Rear Cover. Use care when handling the cover
to avoid the sharp edges. Gloves are recommended when handling the rear cover.
> Remove 10 screws from Rear Cover to detach from Bezel, Bottom Frame and Under Cover
> Remove 4 screws from Rear Cover to detach from Vesa Brackets
> Remove 4 screws from Rear Cover to detach from LCD Panel
> Remove 1 screw from Rear Cover to detach from Terminal Area
> Remove 6 screws from Rear Cover to detach from Panel Brackets
> Carefully lift Rear Cover from bottom side to detach from Bezel
> Lift-up Hook Cover to detach from Under Cover
> Disconnect AC Inlet from GE2B (Power) Board and release 2 clips to detach from Under Cover
> Remove 1 screw from Under Cover to detach from Bottom Frame
> Remove 4 screws from Vesa Brackets to detach from LCD Panel
> Lift up Switch Unit and disconnect 1 connector to remove from LCD Panel
> Slide-out Power Switch and disconnect 1 connector to remove from Switch unit
Note: The Vesa Brackets are not included with the LCD Panel and must be reattached to the replacement LCD Panel
REMOVING THE REAR COVER - KDL55EX710 - KDL55EX711 - KDL55EX713
REATTACHING THE REAR COVER -  KDL55EX710 - KDL55EX711 - KDL55EX713