Lay TV set flat and remove the rear cover. Ensure screen is shielded from damage by lying on protective material.
Disassemble the foot from the TV set by removing the four screws circled.
Remove the main brackets.
Disconnect the harnesses connected to boards beneath the main shield case (NP1, BL and N boards). Remove the main shield case.
Remove the NP1, BL and N boards.
Remove the A1board (KDL-V26A11E) or the A2 board (KDL-V32A11E).
Re-fit the foot to the TV set and place the set back in a vertical position. Place a support of approx 35cm high as close as possible to the TV set as shown below.
Arrange the removed circuit boards as shown in the picture. Reconnect the interconnecting harnesses to the circuit boards.
Note: Two new cables are needed to connect the boards in the service position
Cable 1: Part Number: 9-948-020-73 G2 board CN6200, CN6203 to NP1 board CN5801, CN5802
Cable 2: Part Number: 9-948-020-72 N board CN3402 to A1/A2 board CN5105
Using the IF board the A1 board can be mounted vertically as shown in the picture below.
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