DISASSEMBLY
PREPARATION
Prepare a clean surface with protective padding and place the unit face down on the surface. The area
necessary to perform the panel replacement should equal approximately 4 times the panel size. Use
extreme caution handling the unit to avoid damaging the front glass filter panel.
Tools required to complete the replacement:
1) Electric or cordless screwdriver with a #2 Phillips head screwdriver bit.
2) Digital Multimeter
3) Non magnetic potentiometer adjustment tool/blade
4) Diagonal cutters
5) Nylon cable ties
Note: Remember to observe ESD Safety precautions when handling electronic printed circuit boards
and replacing the plasma display panel. Replace all cut cable ties with new ones to secure loose
wires.
Note: The stand must be removed from the plasma TV/monitor before servicing.
DISASSEMBLY OF THE DU-42PX12X
REAR COVER REMOVAL
1) If you can not remember the connection locations, label each connector with a marker or use
another method to identify the correct reconnect location.
2) Remove the rear cover screws. The arrows imprinted in metal rear cover
indicate the screws that need to be removed to remove the rear cover.
3) Place the rear cover to the side. Place it in an area where it is protected
from damage while unattached from the unit.
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DISASSEMBLY
Disassembly