Sony KDF-46E2000 - Disassembly Procedures; Disassembly Overview and Tools

KDF-46E2000/46E2010/50E2000/50E2010/55E2000/55E2010
KDF-46E2000/46E2010/50E2000/50E2010/55E2000/55E2010
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SECTION 1: DISASSEMBLY
1-1. OVERVIEW
The connectors in the MIX5 chassis have been redesigned to ensure they are securely fasten to the boards. Please review the
illustrations below.
TOOLS NEEDED
Long Phillips Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Small Flathead Screwdriver or Jewelers Screwdriver
LIFT ONE SIDE AT A TIME
BY PUSHING TAB IN WITH
SMALL SCREWDRIVER
TYPE 1
TYPE 2
SQUEEZE DOWN ON
TAB TO RELEASE
SQUEEZE LOCKING TAB
TOWARDS CONNECTOR
BEFORE PULLING FREE
TYPE 3
CAUTION! IF THE TYPE 2 FEMALE
CONNECTOR HAS A SLOT (AS SHOWN)
MAKE SURE THE LOCK TAB SEATS INSIDE
THIS SLOT.
Use caution not to rock the Type 2 or Type 3 connectors when removing or reinstalling to avoid breaking the solder leads off the
Printed Circuit Boards.