Sony KDL39R475A - How to enter the service mode, replacing the main board, panel selection, serial number edit and more

 

Applicable to - KDL-39R475A - KDL 42R474A -  KDL 42R475A - KDL 46R475A (RB1TK Chassis)

KDL-39R475A  RM-YD093  BRAZIL
KDL-42R474A  RM-YD093  BRAZIL
KDL-42R475A  RM-YD093  BRAZIL
KDL-46R475A  RM-YD093  BRAZIL

REPLACING THE MAIN BOARD

The Main Board used in these models is available for repair.

Steps for repair

How to access the service mode.

8. Access Service Mode by pressing the following buttons within 1 second of each other:

9. Press the DOWN until Panel Selection is selected.

10. Press LEFT or RIGHT to select the correct Panel Code for the TV model.
(Use the table below for reference). 

CAUTION: Select ONLY the correct Panel Code.

11. Locate the Serial Number for the TV on the side of the Rear Cover.

12. Press DOWN until SERIAL NUMBER EDIT is selected.

13. Press RIGHT to be able to select the first digit.

14. Press UP or DOWN to select numbers and then RIGHT to move to the next digit until Serial Number is complete.

When the complete serial number displays, press (+)

On the confirmation screen, press LEFT to select YES and then (+)

17. Press until MODEL NAME EDIT is selected.

18. Press RIGHT to be able to select the first character.

19. Press UP or DN to select characters and then RIGHT to move to the next space until Model Name is complete. NOTE: Make sure to include dash in Model Name.

CAUTION: The Model Name can only be selected once. Be sure to verify the information is correct before saving the changes.

20. When the complete Model Name displays, press (+) .
21. On the confirmation screen, press LEFT to select YES and then (+)

22. Press the POWER to EXIT the SERVICE MODE.