Disassembly & Reassembly - Samsung GH17LS Service Manual

3 Disassembly and Reassembly
This section of the service manual describes the disassembly and reassembly procedures for the
GH17LS/GH17ES TFT-LCD monitors.
WARNING: This monitor contains electrostatically sensitive devices. Use caution when handling
these components.
3-1 Disassembly
Cautions:1. Disconnect the monitor from the power source before disassembly.
2. Follow these directions carefully; never use metal instruments to pry apart the cabinet.
3-1-1 Removing the Stand
1. With a pad beneath it, stand the monitor on its
front with the screen facing downward and
the base close to you. Make sure nothing will
damage the screen.
2. Remove the 4 screws on the Stand.
Caution: Be careful. The signal cable and
power cable are still attached to the
monitor.
3. Disconnect the Signal Cable and Power Cord.
3-1-2 Main Body Disassembly
1. Remove 2 screws on the Rear Cover.
2. Pull the Rear Cover up and off the monitor.
3. Remove 7 screws on the PCB Shield.
4. Disconnect the Function PCB wire (10P)
between the Function PCB and the CN103
connector on the Main PCB.
GH17LS/GH17ES
5. Disconnect 4 Inverter wires between the Panel
and the CN2, 3, 4, 5 connectors on the Inverter
PCB.
6. Disconnect the interface wire (30P) between
the Panel and the CN102 connector on the
Main PCB.
7. Remove 3 screws on the Main PCB and 2
screws on the Inverter PCB and 2 screws on
the Power Adapter PCB.
8. Disconnect the 12P harness between CN1
connector on the inverter and CN104
connector on the Main PCB.
9. Carefully lift the Main PCB Assembly and
Inverter PCB and place them on a flat, level
surface that is protected from static electricity.
10. Remove 4 screws on the Bracket Guide.
(GH17LS only)
11. Remove 3 screws on the Function PCB from
the Front Cover and remove the Function PCB
and Function Knob.
3-1