Handling The Lvds Ffc Connector; Disconnecting The Lvds Ffc Connector - Sony KDL-40EX725 Service Manual

HANDLING THE LVDS FFC CONNECTOR

Several 2011 Models use a LVDS FFC Connector from the Main Board to the TCON Board. There are three different types of
connectors that are used.
CAUTION:
Refer to the illustration below when disconnecting or
connecting the LVDS FFC Connector.
Correct

DISCONNECTING THE LVDS FFC CONNECTOR

Connector Type 1
1. Slightly tilt the Main Board
connector release away from the
LVDS FFC Connector.
DO NOT remove the LVDS FFC
Connector by the reinforcement
tab only.
2. Gently wiggle the LVDS FFC
Connector to detach it from the
Main Board.
KDL-32EX725/40EX725/46EX725/55EX725
SECTION 1 - SAFETY AND FEATURES
Incorrect
Main Board
Reinforcement
Tab
Tilt away from LVDS
Connector Type 2
1. Gently press down on the
release tab of the Main Board
connector.
DO NOT remove the LVDS
FFC Connector by the
reinforcement tab only.
2. Correctly holding onto the
LVDS FFC Connector, pull out
the connector while continuing
to hold down the release tab of
the Main Board connector.
Connector Type 3
1. Gently press down on the 2
release tabs of the Main Board
connector.
DO NOT remove the LVDS
FFC Connector by the
reinforcement tab only.
2. Correctly holding onto the
LVDS FFC Connector, pull out
the connector while continuing
to hold down the release tabs
of the Main Board connector.
Press down
Reinforcement
Tab
Main Board
Main Board
Press down
Reinforcement
Tab
3