Panasonic PT53TW53G - 53" PROJECTION TV HD, Service Manual

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To facilitate CRT replacement, the complete CRT mounting chassis does not need to be removed.
1. Remove the main chassis block from the cabinet.
2. Remove the optical bracket metal cover (rear side) by removing (6)
screws from back, (2) screws from top, and (2) screws from each
side.
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3. Remove the defective CRT anode lead from the high voltage
distributor block that is mounted on the flyback transformer.
Discharge to CRT chassis.
4. Unplug connectors from the B-Board. See board layout. B9 for red,
B10 for green, or B11 for blue
5. Unplug the defective CRT black DAG ground connector from the
CRT Board.
6. Remove the CRT Board from the defective CRT neck.
7. Remove (2) screws from the defective CRT housing.
Caution:
Do not remove the (4) CRT lens screws and Support the CRT
assembly when loosening screws.
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